The Fall
Moriah Woods Lyrics
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Pushed at the sides of their minds
Have died somehow bodies still alive
They were lost oh so lost they lost their way
I was lost oh so lost I lost my way
From the fall, from the fall
They crawled cross the hearth
Searching for their worth
And they're bloody with desire
Only wrongly inspired
They were blind oh so blind too blind to see
I was blind oh so blind too blind to see
From the fall, from the fall
From the fal, from the fall
Forgotten ways breaks us to the ground
(please break us down to the ground, and we're growing all the…)
Forgotten ways shakes us to the ground
(please break us down to the ground, and we're growing all the…)
Forgotten ways breaks us to the ground
(please break us down to the ground, and we're growing all the…)
Forgotten days
(please break us down to the ground)
From the fall, from the fall
From the fall, from the fall
From the fall, from the fall
The song 'The Fall' by Moriah Woods is a haunting yet beautiful piece that is open to interpretation. The lyrics convey a sense of loss, desperation, and a search for purpose. The opening lines, "Dark the waves pushed at the sides of their minds, have died somehow bodies still alive" paint a picture of a state of mind that is struggling to keep itself alive. The imagery of wave-like thoughts crashing against the edge of the mind hints at a sense of inner turmoil that is hard to contain.
As the song progresses, the lyrics reflect the search for self-worth, "They crawled across the hearth searching for their worth and they're bloody with desire only wrongly inspired". This is followed by a realization of blindness, "They were blind oh so blind too blind to see, I was blind oh so blind too blind to see". The repetition of the phrase "From the fall" at the end of each verse could be interpreted as the realization that the search for purpose and worth has stemmed from a fall, a mistake or failure, that has led to a journey of self-discovery.
The chorus is simple yet powerful, with the repeated phrase "From the fall, from the fall" suggesting that the journey of self-discovery and searching for purpose is a result of falling down and needing to pick oneself up again. The final lines "Forgotten ways breaks us to the ground" and "Forgotten days, please break us down to the ground" could be interpreted as a plea to break down the old ways of thinking and living, in order to find a new sense of purpose and meaning.
Overall, 'The Fall' is a song that speaks to the human experience of struggling with inner demons, searching for self-worth, and finding meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark the waves
The turbulent nature of the situation is causing despair and confusion.
Pushed at the sides of their minds
The emotional struggle is overwhelming and all-consuming.
Have died somehow bodies still alive
Despite being physically alive, their spirits are crushed and lifeless.
They were lost oh so lost they lost their way
They have strayed far from the path and are uncertain of their next steps.
I was lost oh so lost I lost my way
The singer empathizes with the struggles of others and has also faced similar challenges.
From the fall, from the fall
The situation has escalated into a downward spiral with dire consequences.
They crawled cross the hearth
Their desperation has driven them to act in a pathetic and pitiable manner.
Searching for their worth
Despite feeling worthless, they continue to seek validation and purpose.
And they're bloody with desire
Their passion is misguided and causing pain and harm.
Only wrongly inspired
Their actions are motivated by harmful and destructive impulses.
They were blind oh so blind too blind to see
They are unable to see the root cause of their problems and continue to suffer.
From the fall, from the fall
The situation has spiraled out of control and caused irreparable damage.
Forgotten ways breaks us to the ground
The singer acknowledges the past mistakes that have led to the current situation.
(please break us down to the ground, and we're growing all the…)
They hope that the pain and struggles will ultimately lead to growth and improvement.
Forgotten days
The singer reflects on the past and how they have come to this point.
From the fall, from the fall
The situation has reached a point of no return and the consequences are dire.
From the fall, from the fall
The repeated refrain emphasizes the severity of the situation and its irreversible nature.
Contributed by Camilla E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.