The Fallen State was raised in the Autumn of 2013... when five young men with a mutual love for powerful, anthemic and beautifully executed rock, found themselves in a room together. For these guys togetherness isn't just a dream but a reality… they have that extra, indescribable ‘musical magic’ tattooed across their songs… the artistic ink of five individuals harmonised into something greater than the parts.
Individually, they’ve graced stages with the likes of Alter Bridge, Heaven’s Basement and Clutch… they live for the live show, with their stylish take on the musical legacy of both sides of the Atlantic.
Musically, The Fallen State combine the exuberant, smooth and soulful voice of frontman Ben Stenning with a harmonic wall of warm, contemporary rock guitars. Add the artfully emotive phrasing of lead six-stringer Jon Price - not to mention a grooving, ruthless rhythm section - and there can only be one outcome… infectious, body-rocking songs that'll leave crowds hungry for more.
Lifetime
The Fallen State Lyrics
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If all you′ve got, the ones you love
And bound for loss
And the burdens of your curse
Should I be fired for nothing?
If I won't stand for something
Burn up anyway
Is a lifetime enough
Is it all worth it?
Up and on the run
Will it all come crashing down?
(Crashing down)
It′s a long way down this road
Was it all for nothing?
On and on and on
It goes on and on and on
The votes I earned, the cash I burned
I never learn, it's all but gone
It'll just get worse
Let it burn in a broken home
Sit around in the aftermath
Said there′s no hope looking back
We gotta keep moving forward
Yeah, we gotta keep moving on
Is a lifetime enough
Is it all worth it?
Up and on the run
Will it all come crashing down?
(Crashing down)
It′s a long way down this road
Was it all for nothing?
On and on and on
It goes on and on and on
Broke my fall
When I choose to go
What are you fighting for?
What are you fighting for?
Hold me close
When I lose it all
What are you running for?
What are you running from?
Broke my fall
When I choose to go
What are you fighting for?
What are you fighting for?
Hold me close
When I lose it all
What are you running for?
What are you running from?
Is a lifetime enough
Is it all worth it?
Up and on the run
Will it all come crashing down?
(Crashing down)
It's a long way down this road
Was it all for nothing?
On and on and on
It goes on and on and on
Is a lifetime enough
Is a lifetime enough
The lyrics of The Fallen State's song Lifetime explore the inescapable nature of life's difficulties and the constant struggle to overcome them. The song describes the feeling of being scarred and burdened by the challenges of life and poses the question of whether a lifetime is enough to find meaning and satisfaction in the face of it all. The verses describe a feeling of resignation and defeat, with the lines "If all you've got, the ones you love/And bound for loss/And the burdens of your curse" painting a bleak picture of a life marred by pain and loss. The chorus then asks whether all this pain is worth it, whether life is destined to "come crashing down."
The second verse acknowledges the feeling of hopelessness that can follow a period of struggle, with the lines "Sit around in the aftermath/Said there's no hope looking back." However, the chorus once again brings the question of meaning and purpose to the forefront, asking whether life is ultimately worth living despite its inherent difficulties. The song ends with a call for comfort and understanding, with the lines "Hold me close/When I lose it all/What are you running for?/What are you running from?"
Overall, The Fallen State's Lifetime captures the universal experience of grappling with the hardships of life and attempting to find meaning and satisfaction despite them.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night, another scar
Another night of pain, another emotional wound
If all you've got, the ones you love
When everything that matters most to you is the people you love
And bound for loss
Knowing that loss is inevitable
And the burdens of your curse
And dealing with the weight of your own struggles
Should I be fired for nothing?
Questioning whether you deserve the harshness of life's circumstances
If I won't stand for something
If I don't take a stand for what I believe in
Burn up anyway
It will all disappear despite your efforts
Watch the structure lose its way
Watch all you've built crumble before you
Is a lifetime enough
Is one lifetime enough to experience everything you want to?
Is it all worth it?
Is everything you do worth the effort?
Up and on the run
Moving through life quickly, not taking time to stop and breathe
Will it all come crashing down?
Will everything you've built come tumbling down?
(Crashing down)
An ominous reminder of what could happen
It's a long way down this road
It's a difficult journey to navigate
Was it all for nothing?
Did everything you do have any meaning?
On and on and on
Life keeps moving forward, and so must we
It goes on and on and on
Endless repetition can feel overwhelming
The votes I earned, the cash I burned
The successes and failures of your past
I never learn, it's all but gone
If you don't learn from your past, everything you've gained will disappear
It'll just get worse
Things will keep spiraling out of control
Let it burn in a broken home
Let your mistakes and failures stay in the past, don't bring them into your present
Sit around in the aftermath
Take a moment to reflect on what's happened
Said there's no hope looking back
Looking back won't change anything, so it's best to move on
We gotta keep moving forward
The only way to go is forward
Yeah, we gotta keep moving on
Don't get bogged down by the past or present, keep going
Broke my fall
Someone helped you back up when you fell down
When I choose to go
When I make my own decisions, even if they're difficult
What are you fighting for?
What is worth fighting for in your life?
What are you running for?
What are you trying to escape or avoid?
Hold me close
Be there for me when I'm vulnerable
When I lose it all
When everything falls apart
Is a lifetime enough
Repetition of the earlier question
Writer(s): Dante Smith, Alain Joseph Roland Bergeron, Todd G
Contributed by John S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics that are probably butchered, especially the first verse
Another Night, Another Start
If All You've Got, The Ones You Love
And Bound For Loss
And The Burdens Of Your Curse
Should I Be Fired For Nothing
If I Won't Stand For Something
Burn Up Anyway
Watch The Structure Lose It's Way
Is A Lifetime Enough
Is It All Worth It
Up And On The Run
Will It All Come Crashing Down
It's A Long Way Down This Road
Was It All For Nothing
On And On And On
It Goes On And On And On
The Votes I Earned, The Cash I Burned
I Never Learn, It's All But Gone
It'll Just Get Worse
Let It Burn In A Broken Home
Sit Around In The Aftermath
Said There's No Hope Looking Back
We Gotta Keep Moving Forward
Yeah, We Gotta Keep Moving On
Is A Lifetime Enough
Is It All Worth It
Up And On The Run
Will It All Come Crashing Down
It's A Long Way Down This Road
Was It All For Nothing
On And On And On
It Goes On And On And On
Broke My Fall
When I Choose To Go
What Are You Fighting For
What Are You Fighting For
Hold Me Close
When I Lose It All
What Are You Running For
What Are You Running From
Broke My Fall
When I Choose To Go
What Are You Fighting For
What Are You Fighting For
Hold Me Close
When I Lose It All
What Are You Running For
What Are You Running From
Is A Lifetime Enough
Is It All Worth It
Up And On The Run
Will It All Come Crashing Down
It's A Long Way Down This Road
Was It All For Nothing
On And On And On
It Goes On And On And On
Is A Lifetime Enough
Is A Lifetime Enough
@shaneoblack1672
I love how most of the music thats uploaded by this channel is better than most mainstream music thats released. Good shit from The Fallen State. :D
@oscarberlanga4418
Shaneoblack It’s definitely pure modern day rock
@oscarberlanga4418
Fair point even then I go back to the mainstream to remember to see if anyone New has risen to the top
@metsuryuogikai4907
Some more good pieces of music, always appreciate the daily uploads!
@nates1473
I love how you don’t just post great music, but you post great music daily! Hats off to you my bud🎩
@kairavilal8649
Your channel is gold dude. Don't ever stop
@leonidass.2244
I'm Brazilian and I really love your channel😍
@wolfking360
Gracias a este canal pude encontrar este banda me encantan sus canciones
@brianramirez5157
Excelente
@oggaaboggaa8317
I like it