Falling to Pieces
Zach Ziskin Lyrics
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Hit the wall and feeling nothing
What do you have to take till you start to break
Close your mind to these things they said
Close the door and lay down your head
Is this how you wanted to be, living so carefully
Just like before
I knew it, and now I can see right through it again
Little world and big reality
No consolations when you're obsolete
What do you have to say when they throw you away
The song "Falling to Pieces" by Zach Ziskin is a reflection of the feelings of being stuck in the same place and feeling lost or disconnected from the world. The singer questions what it takes to finally break out of this feeling, as he struggles to feel anything despite the new year. The lyrics "Close your mind to these things they said" suggest that the singer is shutting out the opinions or expectations of others and instead trying to find his own way, but he wonders if living so carefully is really how he wants to live.
The verse "Little world and big reality, no consolations when you're obsolete" speaks to the feeling of being insignificant in a world that can seem overwhelming and cruel. As the singer asks what to say when being thrown away, it becomes clear that these feelings of isolation have been festering for some time. In the chorus, the singer's fear of falling apart is expressed through the line "I feel like I'm falling to pieces, just like before," suggesting that this is a recurring pattern for him.
Overall, the song encapsulates the struggle of feeling lost and insignificant in a world that can seem overwhelming. The singer questions whether he is living the life he truly wants and fears falling apart, but also hints at a desire to break free from this cycle and find something more fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
New year is everything still the same
Despite the start of a new year, nothing has changed in the singer's life.
Hit the wall and feeling nothing
The singer has become numb to the struggles of life and no longer feels any pain when hitting a metaphorical wall.
What do you have to take till you start to break
The singer wonders what they need to go through until they finally break down.
Close your mind to these things they said
The artist advises others to ignore hurtful or untrue comments from others and not let them affect their well-being.
Close the door and lay down your head
The artist suggests taking a break from the world and finding comfort in solitude.
Is this how you wanted to be, living so carefully
The singer questions if living cautiously and conservatively is how the listener truly wants to live their life.
She says I feel like I'm falling to pieces
Another character in the song admits to feeling like they are breaking down.
Just like before
This has happened to the character before.
I knew it, and now I can see right through it again
The artist had a feeling this would happen to the other character again, and is now not surprised by it.
Little world and big reality
The artist's personal life is small and insignificant compared to the vastness of the world around them.
No consolations when you're obsolete
The singer has reached a point where they feel useless and unneeded, and there is nothing that can comfort them.
What do you have to say when they throw you away
The artist asks how one responds when they feel like they have been discarded by others in their life.
Contributed by Parker P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.