Albums
* 2001 The True Sound of the New West
* 2002 Above All
* 2003 Ratsafari
* 2005 Powerhouse
* 2006 Parasite!
* 2007 Latest Version of the Truth
* 2009 Mustasch
* 2012 Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven
* 2014 Thank You For The Demon
Singles
* 2002 I Hunt Alone
* 2002 Down in Black
* 2003 Black City
* 2004 6:36
* 2005 Dogwash
* 2005 I'm Alright
* 2007 Double Nature
Demos and compilations
* 1999 Daredevil Magazine / Burn the Streets Vol.1
* 1999 Molten Universe - Volume One
* 2000 Underdogma - Judge Not ...
* 2000 Daredevil Magazine / Burned Down to Zero
Falling Down
Mustasch Lyrics
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The harder the Falling Down
I'm down to earth but could go higher
Though I'm pretty safe here in my tree
But I know I'll fall like tumbling leaves
The higher the flight
The harder the Falling Down
The deeper the dive
The bigger the chance you'll drown
I was raised to choke on my desire
Sometimes I felt unable just to breath
So I learned to be a fighter
Now I'm ready for that giant leap
The higher the flight...
The song Falling Down by Mustasch reflects the idea of how the higher one flies, the harder it is to sustain that level and any inevitable fall that follows after that. The lyrics are a symbolic representation of ambition and determination coming with a risk of unexpected consequences. The first verse suggests that the singer is currently content with what he has, but is willing to go higher, despite the high chances of falling down. The tree in the line "pretty safe here in my tree" is metaphorical for the level of comfort that the singer currently enjoys, and the leap he is willing to take is a symbol of his ambition.
The second verse of the song describes how the singer had to overcome his worries and apprehensions to be able to take the leap. He had a desire that was choking him, but he learned to fight and overcome it. Now that he is ready to take the giant leap, the fear of falling down is imminent. The chorus is a repetition of the fact that the higher one flies, the harder the falls are.
Line by Line Meaning
The higher the flight
Performing high-risk actions or taking on big challenges will lead to a greater fall or failure.
The harder the Falling Down
The failure or fall from such high-risk actions or big challenges will be harder to recover from or overcome.
I'm down to earth but could go higher
I am content with where I am in life, but I still have the desire to achieve more and take on bigger challenges.
Though I'm pretty safe here in my tree
I feel secure and comfortable with my current situation, but I am aware that I am not pushing myself to my maximum potential or taking on new challenges.
I really like to try go flying
I have a great desire to take on challenges and achieve more in life, even if it involves taking risks.
But I know I'll fall like tumbling leaves
Despite my desire to take risks, I am afraid of experiencing failure and the consequences that come with it.
The deeper the dive
The more intense or risky the endeavor, the greater the chance of experiencing negative consequences or failure.
The bigger the chance you'll drown
The greater the risk, the more likely it is to fail or to face negative consequences.
I was raised to choke on my desire
I was brought up in an environment that discouraged risk-taking and ambition, causing me to suppress my natural desires and aspirations.
Sometimes I felt unable just to breath
At times, I felt suffocated and held back by my upbringing and lack of opportunity to pursue my passions and goals.
So I learned to be a fighter
As a result of my struggles and upbringing, I developed resilience and a strong determination to overcome obstacles and achieve my goals.
Now I'm ready for that giant leap
I am now prepared to take a significant risk or make a big change in my life, as I am confident in my ability to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.