Imbued with a charming determination to reach out from the surf and ruggedn… Read Full Bio ↴Imbued with a charming determination to reach out from the surf and ruggedness of Corca Dhuibhne (Dingle Peninsula) in Ireland, Walking On Cars are giving every chance to achieving their ambitions in 2014. With the completion of their debut EP, some high profile performances (including Other Voices, the Late Late show, supporting Paramore in the O2) and sell out shows all over the country, it cannot be long before Walking On Cars are heard far beyond the most westerly tip of this island.

Flying High Falling Low
Walking On Cars Lyrics

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They left the circus
And they bought expensive suits
And every evening we'd watch them on the news

It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something
But you know that I've got nothing, you know that I've got nothing

Please

I've had enough
Please
I've had enough
In circles I'm turning
From this world I'm burning
Tell me what happens after this

Somedays I'm flying high, I'm falling low
Somedays I'm made of gold, I'm made of stone
Somedays I'm flying high, I'm falling low
Somedays I'm made of gold, I'm made of stone

I promised you better, but this is all I have
You say it's okay and you take me as I am

It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something
But you know that I've got nothing, you know that I've got nothing

Please
I've had enough
Please
I've had enough
In circles I'm turning
From this world I'm burning
Tell me what happens after this

Somedays I'm flying high, I'm falling low
Somedays I'm made of gold, I'm made of stone
Somedays I'm flying high, I'm falling low
Somedays I'm made of gold, I'm made of stone

It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something
But you know that I've got nothing, you know that I've got nothing

It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something
But you know that I've got nothing, you know that I've got nothing

Please
I've had enough
Please
I've had enough
In circles I'm turning
From this world I'm burning
Tell me what happens after this

Somedays I'm flying high, I'm falling low
Somedays I'm made of gold, I'm made of stone
Somedays I'm flying high, I'm falling low
Somedays I'm made of gold, I'm made of stone

It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something
But you know that I've got nothing, you know that I've got nothing

It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something
But you know that I've got nothing, you know that I've got nothing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Flying High Falling Low" by Walking On Cars discuss the ups and downs of life and relationships. The song begins with a reference to a couple who left the circus and started dressing in expensive suits, implying that they achieved success and moved on to a new chapter in their lives. The singer observes them watching the news every evening, indicating that they have become a part of society's elite.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the emotional turmoil the singer experiences on a daily basis. He describes feeling like he's flying high on some days and falling low on others, made of gold or stone. The repetition of the phrase "It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something, but you know that I've got nothing" highlights the singer's struggle with living up to expectations and feeling inadequate in his ability to provide for his loved ones.

The final lines of the song, "Please, I've had enough, in circles I'm turning, from this world I'm burning, tell me what happens after this," express a desire for change and a release from the emotional burden the singer is carrying.

Line by Line Meaning

They left the circus
They left their exciting, unpredictable life behind

And they bought expensive suits
They traded their old ways for a more polished, refined image

And every evening we'd watch them on the news
Their new lifestyle made them newsworthy and we watched their every move

It's that time of the year again and you know I'd love to buy you something
The artist wishes they could give a gift to their loved one in celebration of the season

But you know that I've got nothing, you know that I've got nothing
The artist cannot afford to buy a gift and feels inadequate because of it

Please
The singer is pleading for help

I've had enough
The singer wants the pain to end

In circles I'm turning
The artist feels stuck in a repetitive, endless cycle

From this world I'm burning
The artist is being consumed by the world's struggles and hardships

Tell me what happens after this
The artist is uncertain of what the future holds

Somedays I'm flying high, I'm falling low
The singer's emotions and experiences vary greatly from day to day

Somedays I'm made of gold, I'm made of stone
The artist's sense of self-worth and resilience fluctuate

I promised you better, but this is all I have
The singer feels guilty for not being able to provide more for their loved one

You say it's okay and you take me as I am
The loved one reassures the singer that they are accepted and loved as they are

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Joseph Devane, Sorcha Durham, Paul Stephen Flannery, Evan William Hadnett, Patrick Gerald Sheehy

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