Vértigo
Iuno Lyrics


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Falling, falling
God I fear falling
Like no one else
Like nothing I know

Fear of falling
is fear of flying
Flying, flying
Wish I was flying
But I can feel myself
slipping again

And fear of falling
Is fear of flying





Fear of falling
is fear of flying

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Iuno's song Vertigo are expressive and introspective. The lines "Falling, falling, God I fear falling, like no one else, like nothing I know" describe this feeling of falling that consumes the persona. It is an intense fear that is personal and unique, and perhaps even overwhelming. Then, the lyrics make a clever turn with the line "fear of falling is the fear of flying." This sentence is a recognition that fear and joy and excitement are often closely related. One might have the fear of falling but that fear is rooted in the thrill and desire of wanting to fly.


Line by Line Meaning

Falling, falling
Descending rapidly, descending rapidly


God I fear falling
Oh God, I am scared to fall


Like no one else
Unlike anyone else


Like nothing I know
Unlike anything I have experienced


Fear of falling is fear of flying
Dread of descending is fright of soaring


Flying, flying
Soaring, soaring


Wish I was flying
I wish I was soaring


But I can feel myself slipping again
But I detect myself losing hold again


And fear of falling Is fear of flying
And the apprehension of plummeting is the terror of soaring


Fear of falling is fear of flying
Dread of descending is fright of soaring




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