Fallin’ Down Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Sometimes I don't wanna wake up alone
(Sometimes I don't wanna wake up alone)
But sometimes I wanna wake up and be on my own
(But sometimes I wanna wake up and be on my own)
Sometimes I don't wanna walk by and smile
(Sometimes I don't wanna walk by and smile)
But at the same time, I don't wanna let people down
(But at the same time, I don't wanna let people down)
[Pre-Chorus]
(Ooh) Can you imagine, the weight of a world
(Ooh) Placed on your shoulders, trapped in this world?
(Ooh) And no one can reach you (Ooh), ooh
(Ooh) So no one can help you now (Ooh)
[Chorus]
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Down)
I'm standing up (Up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
[Verse 2]
Why is it so easy for you to blame?
I'm only human, we're all the same
I've given up everything in exchange for being alone
I'm shaking these demons underneath all the pride, oh-woah
Sometimes I don't wanna wake up alone
(Sometimes I don't wanna wake up alone)
But sometimes I wanna wake up and be on my own
(But sometimes I wanna wake up and be on my own)
Sometimes I don't wanna walk by and smile
(Sometimes I don't wanna walk by and smile)
But at the same time, I don't wanna let people down
(But at the same time, I don't wanna let people down)
[Pre-Chorus]
(Ooh) Can you imagine, the weight of a world
(Ooh) Placed on your shoulders, trapped in this world?
(Ooh) And no one can reach you (Ooh), ooh
(Ooh) So no one can help you now (Ooh)
[Chorus]
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Down)
I'm standing up (Up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
[Verse 2]
Why is it so easy for you to blame?
I'm only human, we're all the same
I've given up everything in exchange for being alone
I'm shaking these demons underneath all the pride, oh-woah
[Pre-Chorus]
(Ooh) Can you imagine, the weight of a world
(Ooh) Placed on your shoulders, trapped in this world?
(Ooh) And no one can reach you (Ooh), ooh
(Ooh) So no one can help you now (Ooh)
[Chorus]
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Oh, down)
I'm standing up (Standing up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Slow it down)
Someone pick me up (Pick me up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Fallin' down, yeah)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down, fallin' down, yeah)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Down)
I'm standing up (Up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Down)
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Down)
I'm standing up (Up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
(Ooh) Can you imagine, the weight of a world
(Ooh) Placed on your shoulders, trapped in this world?
(Ooh) And no one can reach you (Ooh), ooh
(Ooh) So no one can help you now (Ooh)
[Chorus]
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Oh, down)
I'm standing up (Standing up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Slow it down)
Someone pick me up (Pick me up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Fallin' down, yeah)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down, fallin' down, yeah)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Down)
I'm standing up (Up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Down)
It's getting heavy, I think I'm 'bout ready to break down (Down)
I'm standing up (Up), but I'm fallin' down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) 'cause I'm fallin' down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin' down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
About
Genius Annotation
“Fallin' Down” is a vulnerable track that sees Chris open up about the aftermath of the 2009 incident with his then-girlfriend Rihanna. After pleading guilty to assault, Chris thought his career was over as radio stations and media outlets boycotted him and his music. The track focuses on Chris' attempts to cope with the pressure and expectations of others, and trying to stay afloat.
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- 2.Sing Like Me
- 3.Crawl
- 4.So Cold
- 5.What I Do
- 6.Famous Girl
- 7.Take My Time
- 8.I.Y.A.
- 9.Pass Out
- 10.Wait
- 11.Lucky Me
- 12.Fallin’ Down
- 13.I’ll Go
- 14.Girlfriend
- 15.Gotta Be Ur Man
- 16.Movie
- 17.For Ur Love
- 18.I Need This
- 19.I Love U
- 20.Brown Skin Girl
- 21.Chase Our Love
- 22.Graffiti
- 23.Go Away
- 24.They Say
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Release Date
December 9, 2009
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