Rise And Fall
Misery Loves Co Lyrics
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Keeping me awake at night
And it's so frustrating to see you drown
Your face under water drifting away
Did I ever do something good or anything really bad?
How I wish it could have been me instead
I've played the part so many times
This just might be our last night on earth
I'd really like to spend it with you, inside of you
You bring me close to heaven, I'm hanging to dry
Soon your eyes will warm me up
You say that...
This just might be our last night on earth
It really doesn't matter to me, let it burn tonight!
This fucked up world didn't give us a choice
The taste of a touch burning under your skin
I'm willing to lose myself, I'm ready to tear a hole
To rise and fall back down
Now I wanna float inside, I need to do it right
To rise and fall back down
The lyrics to Misery Loves Co.'s "Rise and Fall" speak to the frustration of watching someone you care about struggle and suffer. The singer feels helpless as he watches someone he cares for drown, and wonders if he could have done anything to prevent it. He has played the part of the helper so many times in this "fucked up world", but he is still unable to save this person he cares about. The lyrics express a sense of resignation in the face of this situation, as the singer acknowledges that this could be their last night on earth and that he would like to spend it with this person, despite the circumstances.
The lyrics also express a sense of physical and emotional intimacy, as the singer describes wanting to be close to this person, to "spend it with you, inside of you". He acknowledges the power of physical touch to warm him up and bring him close to heaven. However, despite this desire for intimacy, the singer also acknowledges the harsh reality of the world around them, which sometimes doesn't give people a choice. He is willing to "lose himself" in this person, to "tear a hole" and "rise and fall back down" in order to be close to them, but he also knows that this cycle may continue, as they float inside and try to do it right.
Overall, the lyrics to "Rise and Fall" express a sense of helplessness, resignation, and desperate longing for connection in the face of suffering and tragedy. The singer is caught between the desire for intimacy and the harsh reality of a world that sometimes doesn't give people a choice.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a thousand eyes in my bed
I am haunted by my own thoughts and memories, and they consume me every night as I sleep.
Keeping me awake at night
My inner demons and anxieties are so strong that they prevent me from getting any rest.
And it's so frustrating to see you drown
I am powerless to stop the struggles of someone I care about and it pains me to watch them suffer.
Your face under water drifting away
The person I care about is in danger and I fear that they may be lost forever.
Did I ever do something good or anything really bad?
I cannot help but question my own actions and how they may have contributed to the current situation.
How I wish it could have been me instead
I would rather endure the pain and suffering myself than see someone I care about go through it.
I've played the part so many times
I have been in this situation before and it feels like a recurring nightmare.
In this fucked up world
The injustice of the world and our circumstances is overwhelming and disheartening.
This just might be our last night on earth
The situation is dire and we may not survive until the next day.
I'd really like to spend it with you, inside of you
I want to experience a moment of true connection and intimacy before our time runs out.
You bring me close to heaven, I'm hanging to dry
Being with you makes me feel alive and uplifted, but the harsh reality of the situation is still present.
Soon your eyes will warm me up
The comfort and safety of being with you will provide a brief respite from the chaos of the world.
You say that...
You offer me a glimmer of hope and reassurance amidst the darkness.
This just might be our last night on earth
The reality of our situation is still dire, but I am willing to embrace the uncertainty and make the most of the time we have left.
It really doesn't matter to me, let it burn tonight!
I am willing to throw caution to the wind and take risks, even if it means risking everything.
This fucked up world didn't give us a choice
The circumstances we find ourselves in are beyond our control, and we are forced to deal with the consequences.
The taste of a touch burning under your skin
The physical sensation and emotional intensity of being close to you is overwhelming.
I'm willing to lose myself, I'm ready to tear a hole
I am willing to be vulnerable and expose myself in order to fully experience this moment and connect with you.
To rise and fall back down
I am willing to take the risk of experiencing the highs and lows of a moment of true connection and intimacy.
Now I wanna float inside, I need to do it right
I want to fully immerse myself in this moment and make the most of the time we have left.
To rise and fall back down
I am willing to take the risk of experiencing the highs and lows of a moment of true connection and intimacy.
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