Fallen Down
Gov't Mule/Johnny Neel Lyrics

Bigelow the gigolo had no where else to go
Bigelow had no other place to go, having resorted to prostitution for survival.

His sad eyes had seen it all
Bigelow's eyes expressed sorrow and bore witness to his struggles.

Scarred and lonely, tough as nails
Having endured hardships and isolation, Bigelow became hardened and resilient.

Open your heart when all else fails
In times of desperation, one should remain open-hearted.

Wear the veil and the trojan horse smile
Conceal your true feelings and intentions with a mask-like smile.

Looking back on yesteryear
Reflecting on past experiences.

Seems like, maybe, you missed your calling
Perhaps you did not pursue your true purpose in life.

But hindsight is very clear when loneliness is falling
Gaining clarity on one's past mistakes and regrets when feeling lonely.

And you have fallen down, down from the heavens
You have experienced a great fall from grace.

Stuck out in the desert
Feeling lost and abandoned in a barren place.

Amazing grace, such a lonely place
Feeling a sense of grace or comfort even in a place of loneliness.

For heroes like you and me
Even heroes can fall and feel lost.

Fallen down, just like a shooting star
One can fall from great heights and lose their brilliance quickly like a shooting star.

With no fallen angel standing by
No angel or savior is around to help in times of hardship.

Target practice with other people's lives
Using others as a means to an end and disregard for their well-being.

Hit a few right between the eyes
Successfully manipulating or hurting others with precision.

But, most of the time, you were wounded by the ricochet
Often such actions end up hurting oneself in unintended ways.

You say 'play to win, boys, never play to lose
Encouraging others to always strive for success and victory.

Long as your playing, boy, you're bullet-proof'
As long as one is actively pursuing success, they feel invincible.

But think about it, you're bleeding to death anyway
Despite the lofty goals and successes, the cost could be one's own well-being and happiness.

Angel of mercy, take pity on a fool
Praying for mercy and compassion, even for those who may not deserve it.

That spent a lifetime wondering
Reflecting on a life lived full of contemplation and questioning.

What Napoleon would do
Wondering how a famous conqueror would approach life's challenges.

If he were in your shoes
Speculating how someone else would face your particular struggles.

Rich, without pleasure, respected without love
Achieving financial success and status, but lacking personal fulfillment and love from others.

Drinking poison from a golden cup
Harmful and destructive behaviors and lifestyles disguised as being luxurious and desirable.

While anger, brother of fear, creeps like a knife into your heart
Anger, as a close relative of fear, can gradually eat away at one's emotions and well-being.

And destiny's through calling
The sense that one has reached the end of their path or purpose in life.

Fallen down, fallen down
Repeatedly experiencing failure and hardship.

Amazing grace, it's such a lonely place
Even when receiving grace or mercy, it can still feel isolating and lonely.

Oh yes it is
Affirming the truth of the feeling of isolation and loneliness.