Falling Slowly
Peter Hollens & Alex G Lyrics
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but I want you
all the more for that
words fall through me
and always fool me
and I can´t react
And games that never amount
will play themselfes out
take this sinking boat
and point it home
we still got
tiiiiime
raise your hiopeful voice
you have a choice
you´ve made it kno-ooo-w
falling slowly
eyes that know me
and I can´t go back
The lyrics to "Falling Slowly" by Peter Hollens & Alex G is a beautiful tribute to the intense emotions that come with falling in love. The song begins with the singer expressing their desire for someone they do not know well, but who still manages to captivate their heart. They acknowledge that spoken language can never fully express the intense feelings they have for this person, and so the singer is left feeling helpless in their attempt to communicate their emotions.
The next verse speaks to the futility of playing games and pretending to be someone else when it comes to matters of the heart. The singer is perhaps alluding to the ways in which people often try to hide their true feelings or put up a front when they are attracted to someone. However, these games inevitably lead to a dead end and nothing more substantial can come out of them.
The chorus takes a turn towards hopefulness as the singer encourages both themselves and their beloved to take charge of their own lives and make choices that lead to happiness. The line "raise your hopeful voice" suggests an act of defiance against the negativity and uncertainty of life, and encourages the listener to focus on the good and hold on tight to what makes them happy.
In the final lines of the song, the singer reflects on the eyes of their beloved and wonders how they could ever go back to a time before they fell in love. The overall message of "Falling Slowly" is one of vulnerability, hope, and the importance of taking risks in matters of the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I Don´t know you
I am not familiar with you.
but I want you
Despite not knowing you, I desire you.
all the more for that
My desire for you increases due to the mystery around you.
words fall through me
I struggle to understand words spoken to me.
and always fool me
I am easily deceived by words.
and I can´t react
I am unable to respond.
And games that never amount
Activities that hold no significance.
to more than their ment
Have no real importance.
will play themselfes out
Will eventually come to a natural end.
take this sinking boat
Rescue me from this hopeless situation.
and point it home
Lead me to the right path.
we still got
There is still some time remaining.
tiiiiime
Time can be a healing force.
raise your hopeful voice
Be optimistic in your actions and words.
you have a choice
Your decisions matter.
you´ve made it kno-ooo-w
You have clearly communicated your intentions.
falling slowly
Gradually losing oneself in emotions or the situation.
eyes that know me
Someone who understands and recognizes me.
and I can´t go back
It is impossible for me to return to the way things were.
Contributed by Bella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
A Cappella Trudbol
Looking sharp and sounding clear as always. Lovely duet!
Ali Brustofski
Peter and Alex, I adoreeee this!! So cool to see you guys in the same video and your voices sound gorgeous together! Love this, guys! xox Ali
mikefalzone
Oh hello obnoxiously pretty girl! Sounds amazing guys!
UltimateGrobanite
I love your version and I love Josh Groban's version of this. YOU NEED TO DO A DUET WITH HIM. Like serious!
Molly June
Yes! You should do a collab with Josh Groban! That would be spectacular!
Lindsay Lee
A full version of Carry On my Wayward Son (Kansas) would absolutely make my day!
Robin Pierce
Well, Peter has now done a cover of Carry On my Wayward Son (Kansas) ...its not a cappella but its still very awesome
cheyenne phillips
yes yes yes yes yes yesssssssss pleeeaaaase. that would be AMAZING!!!!!
Cee Banks
+L Mc All of my YES on this idea!
I really want someone to do an acapella of that song.
Krista Clegg
This is one of my favorite songs, I'm not sure how I just discovered your cover but I am SOOO glad I did. It is awesome, better then the original. You did a beautiful job with this one. Props to you and Alex for your beautiful voices and talents