Falling Down
Lecrae/Swoope/Trip Lee Lyrics

It’s goin’ down
The situation is getting worse and seems to be reaching a catastrophic end.

Hey, I know you think you the one, homie But can’t nobody escape gravity
The singer acknowledges that the listener may believe they can avoid the negative consequences of their actions, but ultimately, no one is immune to the laws of the universe.

Yes sir, it’s about to go down It’s spiralin’ to the ground, but I don’t think it’s gon’ slow down This fallen world is fallin’, this building’s ‘bout to blow down We just goin’ in circles, we don’t get another go ‘round
The singer observes that the world is on the brink of disaster, and there is no indication that it will relent. They imply that humanity has limited chances to make things better, and they seem to be squandering them.

(It’s goin’ down) What happens when your life is leveled, bro? A storm is comin’, can’t nobody’s levies hold, It’s heavy, bro, but I gotta let you know It’ll help you look beyond this world like a telescope
The artist poses a rhetorical question about how the listener will react when the inevitable devastating events occur. They suggest that no individual or structure can withstand the sheer force of what is to come. They imply that although the times are difficult, they provide an opportunity for reflection and introspection.

(It’d be easy) Yeah, stack your money in the air ‘Til it’s rainin’ hund’eds all around your atmosphere (It’d be easy) You can build a mansion sky high ‘Til can’t nobody see the roof when they drive by But death’ll hit you like a drive by And to that stuff you acquired you gotta say “Bye, bye” I ain’t gon’ lie, you might go down in history But everything will go down eventually
The artist comments on how some people can become distracted by material possessions and accomplishments. They imply that such pursuits are futile, as death is ultimately inevitable and will erase all physical legacies. They suggest that people should aim for more meaningful accomplishments that transcend mortality.

Everything is falling (down)
The singer summarises their observations and asserts that the world is in a state of decline.

It’s goin’ down, rather comin’ down wit’ it Cold world, condition is sin, here is the illness It’s sickenin’, affliction so erotic, sickness so hypnotic Desirin’ this virus even though we know it’s toxic Godless, hallowin’ the gods that is counterfeit We live from ‘de party o’ ‘de dearly departed The darkness is flowing from my nostrils We’re so psychotic, we still partyin’ like we not sick YOLO, homie, so pour another glass Roll another one up, let’s put on another mask Another bundle o’ cash, another shorty to bag, Same thing e’eryday, groundhog under grass Man, turn the music up cuz I don’t wanna hear the truth ‘Bout the things I’m living fo is dead and I’m the living proof Shoot, the sky’s fallin’, ain’t no need to panic Unless we party ‘til it cracks, seeing Jesus standin’ Coming down
The singer provides a vivid description of the negative behaviours and attitudes that people exhibit in the face of the world's woes. They suggest that people are enticed by things that are harmful to them, even though they know they are bad. They comment on the prevalence of false idols, hedonism, and denial. They use the metaphor of a party that continues despite the ruinous state of the world as an illustration of people's refusal to confront reality. The singer suggests that only with the knowledge of impending doom might people have a chance to recognise the truth and connect with something higher.

You scared, I’m not There’s a time for everything, A time to be born and a time to die There’s a time when the world as we know it will end When that is, I don’t know But it is goin’ down
The artist addresses those who may be afraid of the changes to come and reassures them that these changes are a natural part of existence. They reference a biblical passage, suggesting that everything has its own appointed time. They admit that they do not know when or how the world will end, but they affirm that it will happen.

Listen, it’s goin’ down, down, down holla’ “Mayday!” Them fiends looking for candy and them dealers got that pay day I seen them child soldiers; they was loading up some AK's Ain’t playin’ Modern Warfare. Don't you know ain’t a war fair? Scales are never even, but they be triple beamin’ They keep them fiends fienin’, the Devil stay scheming And dreamers steady dreamin’, but ain’t no hope here Ain’t no satisfaction in money, women, and clothes here Oh yeah! Them Christians in Christian Audigier Hey, can't some young men say the stuff we gotta say ‘Cause everything is fallen, it could happen any day Your world come tumbling down and ain’t no way to get away You ain’t never gon’ say you ain’t hear it from Lecrae If I die before I wake I pray to the Lord your soul He'll take All these drunken nights are empty like the bottles that we break And you can't get high enough to escape It's going down!
The artist offers a sharp critique of the injustices and horrors that persist in the world, from drug addictions to child warfare. They rail against the way that society values some things and people over others and how this feeds the Devil's schemes. They note that there is no escape from suffering, and that only by facing up to it can people have a hope of true change. They mention a fashion brand that caters to religious consumers as an ironic example of how society integrates and commodifies faith for profit. They assert that the youth have important messages to share and that it is vital to listen to them in these times of uncertainty. Finally, the artist offers a prayer for all those who may be lost, as the world comes crashing down around them.

[Chorus] Everything is falling down, down, down. It’s goin’ down It’s goin’ down I see the sky fallin’ It’s goin’ down And ain’t no way to solve it It’s goin’ down I hear the Lord calling
The chorus reinforces the central message of the song, that the world is in a state of decline and that there is no way to prevent it. The artist observes that the sky is also falling, reinforcing the sense of doom. They suggest that the only solace or hope comes from a higher power.