The Ten Tenors formed while the members were pursuing opera studies at Univ… Read Full Bio ↴The Ten Tenors formed while the members were pursuing opera studies at University during the mid-90s. After performing at corporate galas through their university days, in their final year at the Conservatorium, The Ten Tenors finally did what they’d always joked about – they created a show full of laughs, fun, cheeky camaraderie, and most incredibly, truly beautiful music and they hit the road. It was a risk, since they were self-funded and were absent without leave from the Opera School; clearly it was a risk that paid off. The thing they were ‘onto’ kept growing and growing, with relentless touring through the Australian outback honing the group’s skills, in music and comedy.

“It’s an unusual combination of voices, traditionally speaking,” says Shannon Brown, the group’s Musical Director, “which is what makes the group so unique. We find the challenge of balancing opposing musical and performance elements very exciting!”

Clearly their audiences do too! Since launching themselves onto the international platform at the Eurovision Grand Prix Germany 2002, The Ten Tenors have enjoyed a relentless touring schedule, which has seen them enjoy sold-out performances in Europe, the United States, Canada, Asia, and Australia. They rarely take a break! Simultaneously they’ve released gold and platinum-selling albums and dvds, including their latest – Here’s to the Heroes which features the music of Oscar-winning film composer, John Barry, who was also Executive Producer of the album.

Highlights of The Ten Tenors’ career include: sellout shows in Australia, Asia Europe and North America; an appearance on the red carpet for the 57th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards and later at the Governor’s Ball, and recording their Here’s to the Heroes at London’s famous Abbey Road Studios.

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Falling Slowly
The Ten Tenors Lyrics

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I don't know you
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 will play themselves out

Take this sinking boat and point it home

We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice
You have a choice
You make it now

Falling slowly eyes that know me
And I can't go back
And moods that take me and erase me and I'm painted black

Well you have suffered enough and ward with yourself
It's time that you won

So take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice
You have a choice
You make it now

I'm falling, I'm falling

So take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice
You have a choice
You made it now

Ooh oooh

Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Ten Tenors' song "Falling Slowly" express the desire to connect with someone even though the singer doesn't know them. The opening lines "I don't know you, but I want you all the more for that" indicate that sometimes not knowing someone intimately can make them even more desirable. The next lines "Words fall through me and always fool me, and I can't react" suggest that the singer has difficulty expressing themselves, and that they feel frustrated by their inability to connect on a deeper level because words fail them.

The following lines "games that never amount to more than they're meant will play themselves out" indicate that the singer has experienced relationships that didn't go anywhere, and that they are tired of the superficiality of those types of connections. The next stanza uses imagery of a sinking boat to convey a sense of hopelessness, but also suggests that there is time to turn things around. The lines "raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice, you make it now" urge the listener to take control of their situation and make positive changes.

The chorus repeats the instruction to point the sinking boat home, indicating that going back to what is familiar and safe is the best course of action. The final stanza acknowledges that the singer and the person they are addressing have faced difficulty but encourages them to move forward and take control of their lives. The line "falling slowly" repeats throughout the song, suggesting that the progress towards healing and positive change is gradual.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know you
Despite not knowing you, I am intrigued by you.

But I want you all the more for that
In fact, not knowing you makes me want to get to know you even more.

Words fall through me and always fool me
I have trouble trusting what people say, as they often deceive me.

And I can't react
This inability to trust leads me to be unable to act on my feelings.

And games that never amount to more than they're meant will play themselves out
Pointless games and relationships never amount to anything and will come to an end eventually.

Take this sinking boat and point it home
Let's change course and go back to where we belong.

We've still got time
It's not too late to make a change.

Raise your hopeful voice
Remain optimistic and believe that change is possible.

You have a choice
Ultimately, you are in control of your own destiny.

You make it now
It's time to take action and make the change you want to see happen.

Falling slowly eyes that know me
I'm falling slowly for someone who understands me deeply.

And I can't go back
Once I've fallen for someone, there's no turning back.

And moods that take me and erase me and I'm painted black
Sometimes my emotions can be overwhelming and leave me feeling hopeless.

Well you have suffered enough and ward with yourself
You've been through a lot and struggled internally.

It's time that you won
Now is the time to claim victory over your struggles.

I'm falling, I'm falling
I'm completely falling for this person and can't stop it.

Falling slowly sing your melody
I'm falling slowly in love and am entranced by your song or essence.