Sometimes I don’t wanna wake up alone
(Sometimes I don’t wanna wake up alone)
But sometimes I wanna wake up and be on my own
(But sometimes I wanna wake up and be on my own)
Sometimes I don’t wanna walk by and smile
(Sometimes I don’t wanna walk by and smile)
But at the same time, I don’t wanna let people down
(But at the same time, I don’t wanna let people down)
(Ooh) Can you imagine, the weight of a world
(Ooh) Placed on your shoulders, trapped in this world?
(Ooh) And no one can reach you (Ooh), ooh
(Ooh) So no one can help you now (Ooh)
It’s getting heavy, I think I’m ’bout ready to break down (Down)
I’m standing up (Up), but I’m fallin’ down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) ’cause I’m fallin’ down (Down)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Why is it so easy for you to blame?
I’m only human, we’re all the same
I’ve given up everything in exchange for being alone
I’m shaking these demons underneath all the pride, oh-whoa
(Ooh) Can you imagine, the weight of a world
(Ooh) Placed on your shoulders, trapped in this world?
(Ooh) And no one can reach you (Ooh), ooh
(Ooh) So no one can help you now (Ooh)
It’s getting heavy, I think I’m ’bout ready to break down (Oh, down)
I’m standing up (Standing up), but I’m fallin’ down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Slow it down)
Someone pick me up (Pick me up) ’cause I’m fallin’ down (Fallin’ down, yeah)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down, fallin’ down, yeah)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
It’s getting heavy, I think I’m ’bout ready to break down (Down)
I’m standing up (Up), but I’m fallin’ down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) ’cause I’m fallin’ down (Down)
It’s getting heavy, I think I’m ’bout ready to break down (Down)
I’m standing up (Up), but I’m fallin’ down (Down)
Time keeps on ticking, I wish there was a way to slow it down (Down)
Someone pick me up (Up) ’cause I’m fallin’ down (Down)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down (Down)
Fallin’ down (Down) down (Down) down (Down) down
Exploring Vulnerability and Pressure in “Fallin Down”
Chris Brown’s “Fallin Down” captures the emotional weight of feeling overwhelmed by life’s pressures and expectations. The lyrics reveal a struggle between the desire for solitude and the fear of disappointing others. Brown’s introspective verses express the heaviness of carrying responsibilities that feel too great to bear, highlighting the loneliness that can come with being in the spotlight. The repeated plea for help and the metaphor of “fallin’ down” convey a sense of vulnerability, making the song deeply relatable to anyone who has ever felt close to breaking under pressure.
Song Credits
- Artist: Chris Brown
- Songwriters: Chris Brown (additional songwriters not publicly listed)