Falling Down
Right Brigade Lyrics
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Choke on all the words you said
Lie and say I'm used to this
I'd rather be fucking dead in your eyes
Say you don't regret
How many lies I am swallowing
Nothings changed from those times before
It never will
Another day will end like this
Another year will end like this
My life will end like this
The lyrics of Right Brigade's song "Falling Down" explore the mental anguish and pain that one feels when they have been hurt and betrayed by someone they trusted. The opening lines of the song, "Cracked teeth from biting bullets, choke on all the words you said" indicate the frustration and anger the singer feels, they have been holding back their feelings and not speaking out, but it has become too much for them to bear. They feel the weight of the other person's words heavy on their chest and they are unable to breathe.
The lines "Lie and say I'm used to this, I'd rather be fucking dead in your eyes" suggest that the singer has been subject to pain and hurt by this person before, but they have been keeping quiet to avoid confrontation. They are so desperate for the pain to end that they contemplate death. The line "Say you don't regret, how many lies I am swallowing" indicates that the person who caused the pain is unapologetic and does not regret their actions, making the situation even more unbearable.
The lines "Nothings changed from those times before, it never will, you're the reason I am falling down" and "Another day will end like this, another year will end like this, my life will end like this" indicate the hopelessness the singer feels. They have been in this situation before and nothing changes, and they feel trapped and hopeless. The song is a powerful statement on the effects of emotional abuse and how it can lead to feelings of hopelessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Cracked teeth from biting bullets
My teeth are damaged from suppressing the anger and frustration I feel towards you
Choke on all the words you said
I feel suffocated by the hurtful things you have said to me
Lie and say I'm used to this
I am expected to pretend that the pain you cause me is normal and that I am accustomed to it
I'd rather be fucking dead in your eyes
I would prefer to have no significance in your life if it means I don't have to endure your mistreatment
Say you don't regret
You deny any responsibility for the pain you cause me
How many lies I am swallowing
I am forced to accept the false promises and excuses you give me to justify your behavior
Nothings changed from those times before
Despite my hopes for change, our situation remains the same
It never will
I have lost all hope for a better future with you
You're the reason I am falling down
Your toxic behavior and lack of empathy are the root cause of my emotional distress
Another day will end like this
My pain and suffering will continue into the foreseeable future
Another year will end like this
Time simply continues to pass, but my situation remains stagnant and unchanging
My life will end like this
I fear that my existence will always be marked by pain and unhappiness as long as you remain in it
Contributed by Elena O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian Alfaro
Had no idea that Right Brigade was originally a CT band. Thanks for posting!