Falling Down
Duran Duran
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Once was a man who consumed his place and time He thought nothing could touch him But here and now it's a different storyline Like the straw he is clutching Why has the sky turned grey Hard to my face and cold on my shoulder And why has my life gone astray Scarred by disgrace, I know that its over [Chorus] Because I'm falling down With people standing round But before I hit the ground Is there time Could I find someone out there to help me? Howl at the wind rushing past my lonely head Caught inside its own motion How I wish it was somebody else instead Howling at all this corrosion Why did the luck run dry Laugh in my face, so pleased to desert me Why do the cruel barbs fly? Now when disgrace can no longer hurt me [Chorus] You see I'm falling down With people standing round But before I hit the ground Is there time Could I find someone out there to help me? I don't know, why
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Written by: NICK RHODES, SIMON JOHN LE BON, JOHN NIGEL TAYLOR, ROGER ANDREW TAYLOR, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Falling Down" is a song by the British band Duran Duran from their 2007 album, "Red Carpet Massacre."
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Song RankingAlthough it wasn't a significant chart success, it reached number 52 in the UK singles chart.
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CollaborationIt is the only song on the album co-written by all four members of the band along with Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.
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Featured ArtistThe single features guest vocals from longtime Duran Duran collaborator and backing singer, Ana Ross.
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Song Genre"Falling Down" blends pop and rock with electronic musician Timbaland's influence present.
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Music VideoDirected by Anthony Mandler, the music video for "Falling Down" was shot in California and features supermodel Julie Ordon along with band members.
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Celebrity AppearanceDuran Duran’s Simon Le Bon's wife Yasmin Le Bon had a prominent role in the music video.
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Theme and LyricsThe song is about the highs and lows of fame, and the pitfalls of addiction, hinting at the band's past struggles.
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Concert Performances"Falling Down" was played at practically every one of Duran Duran’s live shows since its release.
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Unique Song Structure"Falling Down" differs from the traditional song structure, as the first verse is followed by a chorus just halfway through the song, before launching into the second verse.
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