Falling Stars
Sarah Siskind Lyrics


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I thought i could make it better, better on my own
Everything in the backseat
I thought i could make it better, ahead of the storm
No apparels i would need

But the road was longer
The night was darker and i fell falling like a star
I guess thats all we really ever are, falling stars

I thought i could do it all, better on my own
Burn it down and build it back up
But there was a bigger plan for me all along
Nothing i could do was enough

And the road was longer
The night was darker and i fell falling like a star
I guess thats all we really ever are, falling stars

Oh the sky is where we start
And we get to here by falling
On the way you know its dark
But so bright, we are, so bright, we are, the falling
We are falling

Oh the road was longer
The night was darker
And i fell falling like a star




I guess thats all we really ever are
Falling stars

Overall Meaning

In Sarah Siskind's song "Falling Stars", the singer reflects on her belief that she could handle everything on her own, without any assistance or support. She thought she could make things better, even in the midst of difficulties, and was willing to push herself to the limit. However, as she pursued this path, she found that the road was longer and the night darker than she had anticipated. She eventually fell, "falling like a star", realizing that all along, she had been reliant on the help and guidance of others. The chorus emphasizes the transient nature of life and how we're all just "falling stars". It's a reminder that we're all imperfect, constantly changing, and that it's natural to have moments of falling.


Throughout the song, there's a sense of humility and acceptance of one's limitations. The singer acknowledges that there was a bigger plan for her all along, and that sometimes we can't control everything in our lives. She recognizes the importance of relying on a supportive community and the need to let go of the idea of being self-sufficient. The chorus highlights the beauty of impermanence and the power of hope.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought i could make it better, better on my own
Believing in self-reliance, I thought I could change everything for the better without anyone's help.


Everything in the backseat
Everything else is now secondary and not a priority.


I thought i could make it better, ahead of the storm
Thinking ahead, I assumed I could improve things before any obstacles arose.


No apparels i would need
There was no need for any preparation, as I was confident in my ability and didn't think anything could go wrong.


But the road was longer
The journey was much longer and more arduous than I had anticipated.


The night was darker and i fell falling like a star
The situation worsened, and I couldn't help but feel hopeless as I fell like a shooting star.


I guess thats all we really ever are, falling stars
This experience serves as a reminder that we are all prone to falling down in life, no matter how much we try.


I thought i could do it all, better on my own
I believed I could accomplish everything solo, without assistance or guidance from others.


Burn it down and build it back up
Starting from scratch by destroying the present, I thought I could rebuild everything to be better than before.


But there was a bigger plan for me all along
However, a grander plan for my life was in motion that I was unaware of.


Nothing i could do was enough
Despite my best efforts, I was not able to bring about the changes and improvements I had intended.


Oh the sky is where we start
Our potential is limitless, and the sky is the beginning of what we can achieve.


And we get to here by falling
Our paths to success are built on taking risks and overcoming failures.


On the way you know its dark
The journey towards our goals can be challenging and filled with uncertainty at times, but we must stay persistent.


But so bright, we are, so bright, we are, the falling
Despite the challenges, we are still shining brightly, and our falls serve as fuel to propel us forward.


We are falling
We are in a constant state of falling, but that doesn't define our entire journey through life.




Writer(s): SARAH SISKIND

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