This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I shut my eyes in search of sleep
Tossed and turned and hoped for dreams
Awakened by Your voice what was so clear
It felt so near to me
I want Your love I need Your touch
I've been missing You so much
I reach out for Your hand
And now it feels like I am falling
Down, down, down
Till I kiss the ground, ground, ground
Falling with my face down
I'm giving up me, myself, and I
It's a bittersweet taste to swallow my pride
Now face down is where I stay now
If You see me standing up again
Just knock me back down so I can live face down
I'm on my face again
It's where I should have been
It brings me back to where I found You
Where I first fell for You
No more depending on myself
It's You and me and no one else
You stretch out Your hand
And now it feels like I am falling into
Love, love, love
Can't get enough of love
Falling with my face down
I'm giving up me, myself, and I
It's a bittersweet taste to swallow my pride
Now face down is where I stay now
If You see me standing up again
Just knock me back down so I can live face down
Love, love, love,
Can't get enough of love
Falling with my face down
I'm giving up me, myself, and I
It's a bittersweet taste to swallow my pride
Now face down is where I stay now
If You see me standing up again
Just knock me back down so I can live face down
I've got to live face down,
I've got to live face down,
I've got to live face down,
face down,
I've got to live face down
Tossed and turned and hoped for dreams
Awakened by Your voice what was so clear
It felt so near to me
I want Your love I need Your touch
I've been missing You so much
I reach out for Your hand
And now it feels like I am falling
Down, down, down
Till I kiss the ground, ground, ground
Falling with my face down
I'm giving up me, myself, and I
It's a bittersweet taste to swallow my pride
Now face down is where I stay now
If You see me standing up again
Just knock me back down so I can live face down
I'm on my face again
It's where I should have been
It brings me back to where I found You
Where I first fell for You
No more depending on myself
It's You and me and no one else
You stretch out Your hand
And now it feels like I am falling into
Love, love, love
Can't get enough of love
Falling with my face down
I'm giving up me, myself, and I
It's a bittersweet taste to swallow my pride
Now face down is where I stay now
If You see me standing up again
Just knock me back down so I can live face down
Love, love, love,
Can't get enough of love
Falling with my face down
I'm giving up me, myself, and I
It's a bittersweet taste to swallow my pride
Now face down is where I stay now
If You see me standing up again
Just knock me back down so I can live face down
I've got to live face down,
I've got to live face down,
I've got to live face down,
face down,
I've got to live face down
Lyrics submitted by jesusfreak.ding
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i agree w/ xrockxlikexwhoa. i think it has to do with him being too proud, and relying too much on himself. and so when he falls face down "It's a bittersweet taste to swallow my pride". he finally realizes not to be proud [its on of the 7 deadly sins] and to trust his life in God.
I would agree. I think the whole song is about wanting to live your life for God, face down in worship and making yourself smaller so you can make God bigger.