Falls on Me

Fuel

About Falls on Me

"Falls on Me" is a song by American alternative rock band Fuel. It was released in July 2003 as the second single from their third studio album Natural Selection. It is the second overall single from the album with "Won't Back Down" having been originally released on Daredevil: The Album a few months prior. It received moderate airplay on radio and MTV, reaching number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 2004. It hit #9 and #11 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks and the Modern Rock Tracks charts, although it didn't make a big impact on rock radio only being moderately successful, it did became a crossover hit peaking #13 and #17 on the Mainstream Top 40 and Adult Top 40 charts, in spite of the crossover success, it managed to have more airplay on rock stations even more than the band's minor hits that charted higher on the rock charts. This is the band's 3rd and last major hit and it is also the band's 3rd most played and most successful song to date only behind Shimmer and Hemorrhage (In My Hands). The song was released on CD single outside the USA and included the track "On the Road Again," a cover song recorded during the Natural Selection sessions. 


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2003
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I've seen you hanging round
This darkness where I'm bound
And this black hole I've dug for me
And silently within
With hands touching skin
The shock breaks my disease
And I can breathe

And all of your weight
All you dream
Falls on me it falls on me
And your beautiful sky
The light you bring
Falls on me, it falls on me

Your faith like the pain
Draws me in again
She washes all my wounds for me
The darkness in my veins
I never could explain
And I wonder if you ever see
Will you still believe?

And all of your weight
All you dream
Falls on me it falls on me
And your beautiful sky
The light you bring
Falls on me, it falls on me

Am I that strong
To carry on?
I might change your life
I might save my world
Could you save me?

And all of your weight
All you dream
Falls on me it falls on me
And your beautiful sky
The light you bring
Falls on me, it falls on me

And all of your weight
All you dream
Falls on me it falls on me
And your beautiful sky
And the light you bring
Falls on me, it falls on me

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Fuel

Formed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by guitarist-songwriter Carl Bell in 1989, Fuel are known for their hit songs “Shimmer” from the album Sunburn, “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)” and “Bad Day” from the album Something Like Human, as well as “Falls on Me” from the album Natural Selection as well as many other rock singles and albums. In addition, the band had multiple videos in heavy rotation on MTV, numerous live network TV performances in the US, Canada, and Australia, and songs on film soundtracks such as Scream 3, Daredevil, A Walk to Remember, and Godzilla. The album Sunburn is certified platinum by the RIAA, and the album Something Like Human is certified double-platinum. "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" held the #1 spot on Billboard’s Rock charts for ov… more »

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Written by: CARL WILLIAM BELL

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10 facts about this song

Release and Ranking
"Falls on Me" was released as the first single from Fuel's third album "Natural Selection" in 2003. It reached #52 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #9 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Falls on Me" was directed by Marc Webb who also worked with Green Day, My Chemical Romance and Maroon 5, among other famous artists. It features the band performing in a desert interspersed with scenes of a girl gradually transforming into a bird.
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics are often interpreted as an expression of the struggles of dealing with the adverse effects of one's actions and the desire for salvation.
Line-up
At the time of "Falls on Me" release, the band consisted of Brett Scallions (lead vocals), Carl Bell (guitar), Jeff Abercrombie (bass), and Kevin Miller (drums).
Live Performances
"Falls on Me" was a regular part of Fuel's setlist during their live performances in the mid-2000s and is considered one of their most popular songs.
Awards and Nominations
Although the song did not win any major music awards, it was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Hard Rock Performance in 2004.
Chart Performance
"Falls on Me" also performed well on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart, where it peaked at #17.
Writing and Composition
The song was written by Carl Bell, the lead guitarist of Fuel, and its reflective lyrics and melodic composition helped it resonate with audiences.
Record Sales
While exact sales figures are not available, the strong chart performance of "Falls on Me" contributed significantly to the overall success of the "Natural Selection" album.
Critical Reception
Critics generally had a mixed to positive reception of "Falls on Me". Some praised its powerful lyrics and catchy hooks, while others felt it did not stand out in comparison to the band's previous work.

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