Falling Slowly
Hansard and Irglová Lyrics
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But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
And moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
Well, you have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, sing your melody
I'll sing along, oh, oh, oh
Take it all
I played the cards too late
Now you're gone
The song "Falling Slowly" by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová tells a story of a person who sees someone they don't know but feels drawn to them. The lyrics communicate the person's desire to get to know this other person better, even though they struggle to find the right words to say. At the same time, the person acknowledges that past experiences have taught them not to get their hopes up about potential relationships that may never go anywhere.
The chorus of the song serves as a plea for the person to take action and not give up hope. The imagery of a sinking boat is used to represent the feeling of being lost or stuck, and the message is that it's not too late to turn things around. They have a choice and can still make something of their situation. The second verse suggests that this person has gone through some difficult times and has been hard on themselves, but it's time for them to be kinder to themselves and to give themselves a chance at happiness.
In the end, the song seems to acknowledge that taking a chance on love can be risky and that we can learn a lot from past experiences. However, the overall message seems to be one of hope and perseverance, even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know you
Although we are strangers, I am interested in getting to know you.
But I want you
Despite not knowing you very well, I have a strong desire for you.
All the more for that
My attraction to you is intensified by our unfamiliarity with each other.
Words fall through me
I struggle to comprehend the words spoken by those around me.
And always fool me
The words I hear tend to deceive me.
And I can't react
I am unable to respond appropriately to the words I hear.
And games that never amount
Activities that lack substance or significance,
To more than they're meant
Are doomed to end as quickly as they started.
Will play themselves out
Will come to their natural conclusion.
Take this sinking boat and point it home
Let's redirect ourselves towards safety.
We've still got time
We haven't run out of opportunities yet.
Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice
Express optimism and believe you have the power to make a difference.
You'll make it now
You will be able to achieve your goals with hard work and determination.
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
I am slowly falling for you, and your eyes seem to understand me.
And I can't go back
I am unable to reverse my feelings for you.
And moods that take me and erase me
Emotions that overpower me and leave me feeling empty.
And I'm painted black
My emotions have turned me into a bleak, melancholy person.
Well, you have suffered enough
You have experienced enough pain and hardship.
And warred with yourself
You have struggled internally with your emotions.
It's time that you won
It's time for you to overcome your inner battles and come out on top.
Falling slowly, sing your melody
As I continue to fall for you, sing your song and let me follow along.
I'll sing along
I will join you in singing your song, as we fall for each other.
Take it all
Take everything from me, including my love and devotion to you.
I played the cards too late
I realize now that I should have acted on my feelings for you sooner.
Now you're gone
You have left my life, and I am left to regret not confessing my love to you in time.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Glen Hansard, Marketa Irglova
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@1dforever952
Lyrics
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
And moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
Well, you have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, sing your melody
I'll sing along
Take it all
I played the cards too late
Now you're gone
@d8ni3l
"Falling Slowly"
(with Markéta Irglová)
(from "Once" soundtrack)
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
[Chorus:]
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
[Chorus:]
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing it loud
@definitelynosebreather
Everyone who was part of this movie should be proud for the rest of their lives: an irish independent production with a small budget of a few thousand dollars conquered the world, and this song ended up winning an Oscar. That's absolutely incredible. It is still one of my favorite movies, it's raw, it's real.. I couldn't ask for anything more.
@user-wh5ir4fo4r
I don't think anyone could have said this better.
@LostCaper
Tormtally agree. My niece is playing with him tonight in New York
@flashelek86
Yes. And Yes. This song has been, and will most likely will be one of the most memorable piece of music of my life. I still remember the first time I heard it and why it became so special. It will always be special. :)
@Iker122
if A Star Is Born got so much recognition, this should've had more
@kindilanklein5573
Yeah none of the others compare to Once!!
@smileandthankgod4669
Agree. Sing Street too, that was a good movie
@tonygraves7367
Yes yes yes
@riesabass
Shallow and this one give me same amount of cry everytime i hear both of them. even when i wasn't saw A Star Is Born even once, like i saw Once like 20 times... still crying... i'm a pussy :/
@Dave-yv9hw
This movie won an Oscar. 😅