Falling Slowly
Taylor John Williams 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
To more than they′re meant
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You'll make it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can′t go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I′m painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We′ve still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I′ll sing it loud
The lyrics of Taylor John Williams's song "Falling Slowly" express a desire for an intimacy with another person, even without fully knowing them. The singer is drawn to this person, and even though they struggle with finding the right words to express themselves, they are captivated by the experience of being with them. The use of the metaphor of a sinking boat emphasizes the importance of making the most of the time they have left, as they navigate the difficulties of their relationship. Despite the pain and confusion that the singer experiences, they urge the other person to seize their chance for happiness, and to embrace their own identity and voice.
The repetition of the phrase "Take this sinking boat and point it home" speaks to the overarching theme of the song: the idea that two people can find their way towards each other, even in the midst of adversity. The phrase "raise your hopeful voice" emphasizes the power of optimism and the ability to choose how we respond to challenging situations. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and a desire to overcome obstacles, all while embracing the beauty and fragility of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know you
I am not familiar with you
But I want you
Despite not knowing you, I have a desire for you
All the more for that
My desire increases despite my lack of familiarity with you
Words fall through me
Words said to me have no impact
And always fool me
Despite having no impact, words still cause me to feel differently
And I can't react
I am unable to control my emotions despite being aware of their cause
And games that never amount
Actions taken which will never achieve success
To more than they're meant
These actions will never achieve greater success than what they are intended for
Will play themselves out
These actions will continue to happen regardless of their ultimate success or failure
Take this sinking boat and point it home
Help me find direction in my life and bring me closer to a sense of security
We've still got time
There is still opportunity to achieve success and happiness
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
Believe in the power of hope, and maintain control over your ability to choose your path
You'll make it now
By following your hopeful voice and making choices which bring you closer to security, you will find success
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
Slowly falling in love with someone who already knows you
And I can't go back
It's impossible for me to disregard my feelings and go back to how things were before
Moods that take me and erase me
Feelings which consume me and cause me to lose track of who I am
And I'm painted black
My emotions have caused me to be overcome with darkness and negativity
You have suffered enough
You have endured enough pain and hardship
And warred with yourself
You have had to battle against your own thoughts, feelings, and instincts
It's time that you won
It's time for you to achieve success and happiness instead of continuing to fight against yourself
Falling slowly sing your melody
Allow yourself to fall slowly in love while expressing your unique voice
I'll sing it loud
I'll express my own unique voice loudly and proudly while supporting you
Writer(s): Glenn James Hansard, Marketa Irglova
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