Rise & Fall
The Cinematics Lyrics


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I turn around and I'm in your world
Your pleasure is my pain in your world
But dissatisfied, I'll crawl to your world
And your body's warmth
Will only leave me colder in my world

No, it's not what I wanted
But she's holding my hand
No, it's not what I wanted
At least she's holding my hand

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Our usual commitments
That's just kill me and killing you

Well, our casual arrangement
Just leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
Just killing me, killing you

And I wish it was
Oh, if I could change the world, I wish
Maybe if circumstances could allow, would allow
And you could come around again tonight

Oh, take me out of here
'Cause I'm never coming home
Oh, take me out of here
'Cause I'm never coming home

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yeah, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

Well, this casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Our usual commitments
That's just killing me, killing you

We'd better change
We'd better change, change




We'd better change
We'd better change, change

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Cinematics's song "Rise & Fall" are about a dysfunctional relationship that is quickly going nowhere. The singer is deeply unhappy in the relationship but keeps coming back for the physical comfort offered. The lyrics describe the singer as being "in your world", which seems to mean that they have placed themselves entirely in the hands of their partner. However, instead of finding satisfaction, they feel colder and emptier each time they come together. The partner is described as tearing the singer apart, leaving them "inside out".


The lyrics also touch on how the singer wishes they could change the world or the circumstances to find a better fit for their relationship. They express a desire to escape the bitter taste of their "usual commitments" and the "casual arrangement" that is only leaving them both hurt. The repeated phrase "we'd better change" suggests that both parties need to make an effort to improve the terms of their relationship, but it remains unclear if they ever do.


Overall, the song presents a sobering and relatable portrait of the difficulties that can arise in romantic relationships. The lyrics are at once descriptive and cryptic, leaving room for each listener to interpret the specific details of the relationship in question.


Line by Line Meaning

I turn around and I'm in your world
I find myself in your world without intending to be here


Your pleasure is my pain in your world
Your enjoyment results in my suffering in your world


But dissatisfied, I'll crawl to your world
Despite being unhappy, I will still come to your world


And your body's warmth Will only leave me colder in my world
Although being near you is warm, it makes me feel cold when I am alone again


No, it's not what I wanted But she's holding my hand No, it's not what I wanted At least she's holding my hand
What is happening is not what I expected, however, having someone close is comforting


Well, I'm inside out I'm all inside out Yes, she's tearing me apart Well, I'm inside out
I am emotionally confused and torn apart as a result of my circumstances


This casual arrangement Leaves a bitter taste Our usual commitments That's just kill me and killing you
Our non-serious relationship leaves us both feeling hurt and unfulfilled


And I wish it was Oh, if I could change the world, I wish Maybe if circumstances could allow, would allow And you could come around again tonight
I wish the situation were different and you could be with me again tonight if it were possible


Oh, take me out of here 'Cause I'm never coming home Oh, take me out of here 'Cause I'm never coming home
I want to leave this place forever and never return


Well, this casual arrangement Leaves a bitter taste Our usual commitments That's just killing me, killing you
Our non-serious relationship continues to hurt both of us


We'd better change We'd better change, change We'd better change We'd better change, change
We need to make a change in our situation before it becomes more damaging




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CRAIG DAVID, DOMINIC MILLER, GORDON SUMNER

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@HidastaaAmCz

I turn around and I'm in your world
Your pleasure is my pain in your world
But, dissatisfied I'll crawl to your world
But, your body's warmth will only leave me colder in my world

No, it's not what I wanted
But she's holding my hand
No, it's not what I wanted
At least she's holding my hand

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you

Well, a casual arrangement
Just leaves a bitter taste
Our usual commitments
That's just killing me, killing you

And I wish it was
Oh, if I could ch-ch-change the world
I would
Maybe circumstances could allow
Would allow
And you could come around again tonight

Oh, but take me out of here
'Cos I'm never coming home
Oh, but take me out of here
'Cos I'm never coming home

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you

We better change, we better change
Change
We better change, we better change
Change
We better change, we better change
Change



@walterwilliam7091

I turn around and I'm in your world
Your pleasure is my pain in your world
But, dissatisfied I'll crawl to your world
But, your body's warmth will only leave me colder in my world

No, it's not what I wanted
But she's holding my hand
No, it's not what I wanted
At least she's holding my hand

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you
Well, a casual arrangement
Just leaves a bitter taste
Our usual commitments
That's just killing me, killing you

And I wish it was
Oh, if I could ch-ch-change the world
I would
Maybe circumstances could allow
Would allow
And you could come around again tonight


Oh, but take me out of here
'Cos I'm never coming home
Oh, but take me out of here
'Cos I'm never coming home

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you

We better change, we better change
Change
We better change, we better change
Change
We better change, we better change
Change



All comments from YouTube:

@HidastaaAmCz

I turn around and I'm in your world
Your pleasure is my pain in your world
But, dissatisfied I'll crawl to your world
But, your body's warmth will only leave me colder in my world

No, it's not what I wanted
But she's holding my hand
No, it's not what I wanted
At least she's holding my hand

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you

Well, a casual arrangement
Just leaves a bitter taste
Our usual commitments
That's just killing me, killing you

And I wish it was
Oh, if I could ch-ch-change the world
I would
Maybe circumstances could allow
Would allow
And you could come around again tonight

Oh, but take me out of here
'Cos I'm never coming home
Oh, but take me out of here
'Cos I'm never coming home

Well, I'm inside out
I'm all inside out
Yes, she's tearing me apart
Well, I'm inside out

This casual arrangement
Leaves a bitter taste
Well, our usual commitments
That's just killing me and killing you

We better change, we better change
Change
We better change, we better change
Change
We better change, we better change
Change

@PattyCerq

Muito legal ! Ainda bem que existe internet , se não jamais conheceríamos bandas assim ! Amazing song ! Thanks to the internet exist ! \o/

@gustavogabriel991

Vdd cara ! Descobrindo bandas novas a cada dia

@gustavogabriel991

Man why gems like these doesn't have more views ?

@AkisuRu

i love this song is a one of my favorites.... this band really rocks!!!!!!!

@luizfelipegomes4185

Amazing song! My soul is so grateful.

@reginaldogamer

ótima música !! awesome song !!!

@gustavogabriel991

Vc ainda está vivo 10 anos depois ? Ótimo gosto musical em 2012

@kaczydav

I love the intro,and ofc the song is superb

@elchingonak47

es bastante buena esta canción!

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