Fall
Krum Bums Lyrics


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Escaping the sharks, to be eaten by wolves

Look at the fucking faces
Disgustingly stoic and always the same
The spokes in the wheel
The ghosts of routine
The fucking machines that have no names
Fall under the weight of the world

Like a thousand screams in one, suffering in unison

Escaping the sharks, to be eaten by wolves

Look at the fucking faces
Disgustingly stoic and always the same
The spokes in the wheel
The ghosts of routine
The fucking machines that have no names





Fall under the weight of the world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Krum Bums's song Fall reflect the struggle of individuals trying to navigate through a world that may seem hostile and unforgiving. The opening line "Escaping the sharks, to be eaten by wolves" sets the tone for the rest of the song as it portrays the struggle of avoiding one danger only to fall into another one. The subsequent lines "Look at the fucking faces" and "Disgustingly stoic and always the same" describe the mundanity and monotony of everyday life, where people have become like machines with no individuality or identity.


The lyrics "The spokes in the wheel, the ghosts of routine" convey the feeling of being trapped in the cycle of routine and the inability to break free from it. The phrase "the fucking machines that have no names" is a metaphorical representation of how people have become robotic without any unique identity or voice. The repetition of "fall under the weight of the world" emphasizes the feeling of being crushed by the weight of society and its expectations, as well as the compounding effect of the struggles in life.


The lines "Like a thousand screams in one, suffering in unison" further emphasize the sense of community and shared struggles, as many people are dealing with the same societal pressures and issues. In conclusion, the song Fall is a reflection of the challenges and hardships faced by individuals in a society where conformity and routine dominate.


Line by Line Meaning

Escaping the sharks, to be eaten by wolves
Avoiding one danger only to fall into another.


Look at the fucking faces
Observing the people around you, noticing their expressions.


Disgustingly stoic and always the same
Their expressions are emotionless and monotonous.


The spokes in the wheel
They are a small part of a larger machine, insignificant and easily replaceable.


The ghosts of routine
They are stuck in a repetitive lifestyle.


The fucking machines that have no names
The people are like machines, functioning without individuality or identity.


Fall under the weight of the world
Succumbing to the pressures and difficulties of life.


Like a thousand screams in one, suffering in unison
Experiencing collective pain and agony as a group.


Escaping the sharks, to be eaten by wolves
Repeating the same cycle of avoiding one danger but falling into another.


Look at the fucking faces
Continuing to observe the emotionless expressions of those around you.


Disgustingly stoic and always the same
The monotonous expressions of the people are still repulsive.


The spokes in the wheel
The insignificance of the people in the grand scheme of things is still present.


The ghosts of routine
The repetitive lifestyle continues to haunt them.


The fucking machines that have no names
The people are still functioning without individuality or identity.


Fall under the weight of the world
The overwhelming pressures of life continue to weigh them down.




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