![]() ![]() Lewis is best known for his 2016 single "Waves", which was certified 7× Platinum in Australia in 2019, and his 2018 single "Be Alright", which reached number one in Australia and was certified platinum within four weeks of release, eventually reaching 11× Platinum in Australia and multi platinum worldwide, including double platinum in the United States. Written by: Ben Kohn, Dean Lewis, Peter Kelleher, Philip Plested, Tom Barnesĭean Loaney (born 21 October 1987), known professionally as Dean Lewis, is a singer/songwriter from Sydney, Australia. Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. The speaker remains dissatisfied despite progress The speaker takes a moment to collect themselves The speaker is making progress due to hard work and effort rather than luck The speaker promises to overcome their strugglesĭespite negative feelings, the speaker is still making progress The speaker expresses a dislike for the person they have becomeĭespite making progress, the speaker feels a sense of loss or sacrifice The speaker wonders if they could revert to an earlier, easier time in life The speaker considers the possibility of delaying change The speaker remains optimistic that change is still possible The speaker recognizes that they are the one who needs to make a change The speaker feels some level of dissatisfaction despite pursuing their desires The speaker takes a moment to pause and reflect while inhaling The speaker is making progress, but not due to mere chance or luck Though the speaker is experiencing negative emotions, they recognize they are still making progress The speaker feels trapped and overwhelmed by their surroundingsĭespite expecting happiness, the speaker is struggling to simply exist ![]() The speaker feels foolish when they cannot regulate their emotions The speaker and someone else in their life struggle with feelings of loneliness and despair The speaker will continue to try to progress forwardĬontinuing to try and move forward is the speaker's way of avoiding feeling empty The speaker feels incomplete or hopeless despite external encouragement So why do I feel like nothing at all is left? The speaker cannot recall where their mind went, reflecting their lack of controlĭespite others suggesting progress, the speaker feels stagnant The speaker's thoughts were scattered and unfocusedīut I swear that I don't remember where it went The speaker felt burdened by the pressure of other's expectations I felt the weight of the expectation on my chest The speaker acknowledges that events were taking place in their life The final verse expresses hope that the protagonist will make it through the tough times. The protagonist expresses regret at the person he has become and what he has lost. The bridge talks about the desires of the protagonist versus reality. He talks about the possibility of going back to where things began before, but he is uncertain that it is a wise move. The second verse talks about the protagonist's resolve to make changes and start afresh. ![]() The phrase "I wanted everything but nothing's ever good enough" reflects the feeling of dissatisfaction that is pervasive in the lives of many people. ![]() The protagonist acknowledges that they are falling up, which suggests that even though they are struggling, there is still hope. The line "And I'm breaking out, but not out of luck," shows that he is trying to escape the pressure to meet what is expected of him, but it is not easy. In the chorus, he expresses his loneliness and the feeling of being out of control. The lines "But I swear that I don't remember where it went," reflect the protagonist's mental state and confusion as to where his thoughts have gone. The next line is a description of the internal chaos and confusion that the protagonist feels. The opening lines describe a feeling of heaviness on the chest, which is an indication of the weight of expectations from those around. The lyrics of "Falling Up" by Dean Lewis are an expression of the turmoil and disappointment that comes with living up to other people's expectations. I wanted everything but nothing's ever good enough 'Cause I'm feeling down but I'm falling up I'm alone in the spotlight and the walls are caving inĪnd I thought I'd be happy but I'm barely breathing I wanted everything but nothing's ever good enough (ooh)Īnd If I wake up now there's a chance to start again (mm)Ĭould I get back to the place where it all began before?Īnd I looked so stupid when you came to my show 'Cause I'm feeling down, but I'm falling upĪnd I'm breaking out, but not out of luck I'm alone in my bedroom and the walls are caving inĪnd I thought I'd be happy, but I'm barely breathing 'Cause I get so lonely and you get so low If I'm standing still then I'll feel the emptiness ![]()
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