its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
Uh, oh oh, oh
Uh, oh oh, oh
Uh, oh oh, oh
Uh, oh oh, oh
Uh, oh oh, oh
You walk and talk
Like you're some new sensation
You move in circles
You don't need an invitation
You spend your money
You can't get no satisfaction
You play it right so you can get the right reaction
It won't be long my darling
Pick up the phone, nobody's on it
Where are your friends now baby
Aren't they the ones supposed to be there for
You (you)
You're falling down
The world's not spinning 'round
You (you)
When you're falling down
No, it's not all about
You (you)
When you're falling down
You know I'll be around
When you're falling down, falling down
Falling down, down, down, you're falling down
What's out of place when you look into the mirror?
The truth is blurry but the lies are getting clearer
Your eyes are fixed, your smile is so elastic
You gave me roses but they're all just made of plastic
It won't be long my darling
Pick up the phone, nobody's on it
Where are your friends now baby
How's anyone supposed to be there for
You (you)
When you're falling down
The world's not spinning 'round
You (you)
When you're falling down
No, it's not all about
You (you)
When you're falling down
You know I'll be around
When you're falling down, falling down
Smile for the camera, everybody's looking at ya
Smile for the camera, 'cause they're all about to trash ya
Smile for the camera, camera, camera, smile for the camera
Who's gonna catch ya?
You, you
You (you)
When you're falling down
The world's not spinning 'round
You (you)
When you're falling down
No, it's not all about
You (you)
When you're falling down
You know I'll be around
When you're falling down, falling down
Smile for the camera,
Everybody's looking at ya
Smile for the camera
'Cause they're all about to trash ya
Uh, oh oh, oh
Uh, oh oh, oh
Uh, oh oh, oh
Uh, oh oh, oh
You walk and talk
Like you're some new sensation
You move in circles
You don't need an invitation
You spend your money
You can't get no satisfaction
You play it right so you can get the right reaction
It won't be long my darling
Pick up the phone, nobody's on it
Where are your friends now baby
Aren't they the ones supposed to be there for
You (you)
You're falling down
The world's not spinning 'round
You (you)
When you're falling down
No, it's not all about
You (you)
When you're falling down
You know I'll be around
When you're falling down, falling down
Falling down, down, down, you're falling down
What's out of place when you look into the mirror?
The truth is blurry but the lies are getting clearer
Your eyes are fixed, your smile is so elastic
You gave me roses but they're all just made of plastic
It won't be long my darling
Pick up the phone, nobody's on it
Where are your friends now baby
How's anyone supposed to be there for
You (you)
When you're falling down
The world's not spinning 'round
You (you)
When you're falling down
No, it's not all about
You (you)
When you're falling down
You know I'll be around
When you're falling down, falling down
Smile for the camera, everybody's looking at ya
Smile for the camera, 'cause they're all about to trash ya
Smile for the camera, camera, camera, smile for the camera
Who's gonna catch ya?
You, you
You (you)
When you're falling down
The world's not spinning 'round
You (you)
When you're falling down
No, it's not all about
You (you)
When you're falling down
You know I'll be around
When you're falling down, falling down
Smile for the camera,
Everybody's looking at ya
Smile for the camera
'Cause they're all about to trash ya
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Falling Down Lyrics as written by Ted E. Bruner Regina Ann Schock
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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This song is really catchy. I love the line: Smile for the camera Everybody's looking at you Smile for the camera 'Cause they're all about to trash you
Its so true and just proving how fake people can be Great song and i don't care what anyone says, she's a great singer!
I ♥ the line:<br /> "What's out of place wwhen you look in the mirror<br /> the truth is blurry <br /> but the lies are getting clearer"<br /> That's an awesome line too! :^D
As far as I'm concerned you are both stupid. That is not her real voice. They use some kind of technology to manipulate the way it sounds.
Wayla, have you heard her sing live? I think not. That is her real voice to shut the fuck up. If you don't like her, then don't visit her lyrics or listen to her music you dumbshit.