Falling Down
Oasis(綠洲合唱團) Lyrics
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It blows my mind
It's falling down on all that I've ever known
Time to kiss the world goodbye
Falling down on all that I've ever known
Is all that I've ever known
A dying scream
Calling out to all that I've ever known
Here am I, lost and found
Calling out to all
We live a dying dream
If you know what I mean
All that I've ever known
It's all that I've ever known
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Calling my name and out of nowhere
I said "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time"
(All that I've ever known)
(It's all that I've ever known)
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Calling my name and out of nowhere
I said "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time"
The summer sun
It blows my mind
It's falling down on all that I've ever known
Time to kiss the world goodbye
Falling down on all that I've ever known
Is all that I've ever known
In Oasis' song Falling Down, the lyrics depict a sense of despair and disillusionment with the world. The opening lines of the chorus, "The summer sun, it blows my mind," could be interpreted as the overwhelming heat and brightness of the world becoming too much to handle. The repeated phrase "Falling down on all that I've ever known" suggests a feeling of helplessness or loss of control, as if everything the singer has ever known or believed in is crumbling around them. The line "We live a dying dream, if you know what I mean" reinforces this sense of hopelessness, as if life itself is fading away.
The imagery of a dying scream that makes no sound and the singer calling out to all they have ever known paints a picture of someone who is searching for answers but cannot find them. The line "I tried to talk with God to no avail" adds to the sense of spiritual disillusionment and desperation. Finally, the repeated line "Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly" could symbolize the singer's desire to take control and prevent further destruction, even if it means breaking delicate things in the process.
Overall, Falling Down is a haunting and melancholic song that touches on themes of despair, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
The summer sun
The heat of the summer is overwhelming
It blows my mind
It's mind-blowing
It's falling down on all that I've ever known
It's changing everything I've ever known
Time to kiss the world goodbye
It's time to say goodbye to everything
Falling down on all that I've ever known
Everything is changing
Is all that I've ever known
Everything I've ever known is all that I have
A dying scream
A scream that is dying out
It makes no sound
It's silent
Calling out to all that I've ever known
Reaching out to everything I've ever known
Here am I, lost and found
I'm lost, but also found
We live a dying dream
Our dreams are fading away
If you know what I mean
If you understand what I'm saying
All that I've ever known
Everything I've ever known
It's all that I've ever known
It's everything I have
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
Take control of something that's fragile and can be easily broken
I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide
I produced a lot of tears
I tried to talk with God to no avail
I attempted to communicate with God without success
Calling my name and out of nowhere
Someone calling me unexpectedly
I said "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time"
If you can't help me, don't bother me
(All that I've ever known)
(Everything I've ever known)
(It's all that I've ever known)
(It's everything I have ever known)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jwls
Summer sun that blows my mind
Is falling down on all that I've ever known
In time we'll kiss the world goodbye
Falling down on all that I've ever known
Is all that I've ever known
A dying scream makes no sound
Calling out to all that I've ever known
Here am I, lost and found
Calling out to all
We live a dying dream
If you know what I mean
All that I've ever known
It's all that I've ever known
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
I cry the rain that fills the ocean wide
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Called him up in-and-out of nowhere
Said "if you won't save me, please, don't waste my time"
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
I cry the rain that fills the ocean wide
I tried to talk with God to no avail
Called him up in-and-out of nowhere
Said "if you won't save me, please, don't waste my time"
Summer sun that blows my mind
Is falling down on all that I've ever known
In time we'll kiss the world goodbye
Falling down on all that I've ever known
Is all that I've ever known
DannyMadFerIt
I don't understand why this song is not more popular. I mean, it's one of their best!
zombiecheri
ikr ;-; it deserves to be more popular
Feelin' Sky
IT IS NOW YO, EDEN OF THE EAST
Motorola
For me, its the best Oasis's so g
João marcos morais
It was reuploaded.
Si Hopebgood
Watcha Dan, mate! Fancy seeing you on an Oasis vid! ;) This IS one of their best...but it always makes me sad cos it's...the end of Oasis. A happy cry. A sad laugh.
Maximus2318
It's ridiculous how many good songs Oasis has... Great catalog, love this band.
Christopher Tew
AGREED!!
Benjamin Arnold
I love that this song is almost like a sneak peak into Noel's solo career.
patrick grondines
love your abbey road photo