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The Falls
Whitney Lyrics
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I took too much to slow down
These days and nights I can't be found
These days and nights I can't be found
'Cause now I'm not too sure I know
Which way the rising river flows
On the night I lose control
'Til the falls ran dry I was up all night chasing time
In the morning it turns around
I hope I'm climbing when I'm down
I hope I'm climbing when I'm down
'Cause now I'm not too sure I know
Which way the rising river flows
On the night I lose control
Oh dear, don't you let me go
Whitney's "The Falls" is a contemplative song on falling out of control and uncertainty emanating from that state. The lyrics evoke a sense of being lost and disconnected as the singer finds themselves too caught up in their life's hustle to slow down and find their way. As they go on this journey, they are unsure where the rising river flows, and they lose control at night. The line "‘Til the falls ran dry I was lost inside morning light" paints a picture of someone seeking answers and attempting to decipher the direction their life should take.
The chorus of the song appears to meditate on the importance of gaining clarity and perspective in times such as these, as well as the need for an anchor. "Oh dear, don't you let me go" appears to be a plea to remain grounded and find stability in uncertain times. The line, 'I hope I'm climbing when I'm down' signifies a desire to move upwards and not spiral down when life seems to be in chaos. The song is an earnest reflection on the fragility of life and the desire to feel secure while experiencing uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Til the falls ran dry I was lost inside morning light
Before I hit rock bottom, I was delusional and couldn't see the truth.
I took too much to slow down
I was too caught up in my own ways to realize I needed to slow down.
These days and nights I can't be found
My addiction has taken over my life and I feel lost.
'Cause now I'm not too sure I know Which way the rising river flows
I don't know which way my life is headed anymore.
On the night I lose control Oh dear, don't you let me go
In moments of weakness, I need someone to hold onto and guide me.
'Til the falls ran dry I was up all night chasing time
I was trying to outrun my problems, but they eventually caught up to me.
In the morning it turns around
Each day is a new opportunity to turn my life around.
I hope I'm climbing when I'm down
Even when I'm at my lowest, I hope to be taking steps towards recovery.
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Written by: Will Miller, Josiah Marshall, Malcolm Robert Brown, McMillen Scott Kakacek, Julien A Ehrlich
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