Falling Down
Oasis (by Víctor Gómez) 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
The lyrics to Oasis (by Víctor Gómez)'s song "Falling Down" seem to be about a person who is reflecting on their life and feels trapped in their current situation. The summer sun blowing their mind could represent feeling overwhelmed and lost in the chaos of life. They are saying goodbye to the world and all that they have ever known, possibly hinting that they are ready to make a change and start again. However, they feel powerless, hearing their dying scream in silence, calling out to something they can't quite grasp.
The chorus, "We live a dying dream, if you know what I mean," could be interpreted in various ways. It could mean that life is bittersweet and fleeting, with dreams often unrealised or unfulfilling. The butterfly metaphor could be seen as something beautiful and fragile, yet easily broken by the wheel, representing the harshness of reality. The rain that fills the ocean wide signifies that even small actions can have significant repercussions. The singer is trying to communicate with God, but feels unheard and ignored, concluding that if God won't save them, there's no point in wasting their time.
Overall, the song appears to be a meditation on mortality and finding purpose in life, suggesting that we should appreciate what we have before it's gone. It's a melancholic and thought-provoking piece that encourages the listener to reflect on their own life and aspirations.
Line by Line Meaning
The summer sun
The bright, warm sun of the summer season
It blows my mind
It impresses, amazes, and overwhelms me
It's falling down on all that I've ever known
The sun is setting on everything that I have ever experienced or known
Time to kiss the world goodbye
It's time to say farewell to everything in the world
Falling down on all that I've ever known
The sun's descent is affecting everything I'm familiar with
Is all that I've ever known
All I've ever been acquainted with will soon be gone
A dying scream
A final, desperate vocalization before expiring
It makes no sound
The scream is silent and unheard
Calling out to all that I've ever known
Appealing to everything I'm acquainted with for help
Here am I, lost and found
I am present, but feel disoriented and hopeless
We live a dying dream
Our existence feels like a fleeting, transient illusion
If you know what I mean
If you can relate to my feelings and experiences
All that I've ever known
Everything I've been familiar with
It's all that I've ever known
It's the only thing I've ever experienced or been accustomed to
Catch the wheel that breaks the butterfly
Retrieve the object that shatters something delicate and beautiful
I cried the rain that fills the ocean wide
I produced the tears that add to the vast body of water in the world
I tried to talk with God to no avail
I attempted to communicate with a divine being, but received no response
Calling my name and out of nowhere
Summoning me when I least expect it
I said "If you won't save me, please don't waste my time"
I expressed my feelings about receiving divine intervention, and not wanting to expend any more energy or hope without it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER
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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