The Fallen
Unveiling the Abyss: The Transformative Journey in Hoobastank's 'The Fallen'
Lyrics
Everything I know will change, I'll never be the same
Profound change is imminent, and the speaker anticipates a transformation that will alter their identity permanently.
So I'm told as a voice repeats "Again, again and again"
A recurring voice emphasizes the repetitive nature of the change, suggesting a sense of inevitability and persistence.
What if it doesn't feel like everyone said it should?
The speaker questions whether the impending change will align with societal expectations and if the experience will match preconceived notions.
What have I become?
The speaker reflects on their current state and contemplates the person they have evolved into.
How'd I fall so far, now no one can find me
The speaker expresses a sense of isolation and disconnection, having fallen to a point where they are unreachable by others.
Realize in a moment my ambition is a curse
A moment of realization occurs, acknowledging that the speaker's ambition is a double-edged sword, concealing their best qualities while highlighting their flaws.
'Cause it hides all the best in me, but shows the worst
The speaker reflects on the internal conflict between their positive and negative traits, brought to light by their ambitious pursuits.
How'd I fall so far, now no one can find me
Repetition emphasizes the depth of the speaker's fall, highlighting the difficulty of rediscovering oneself.
How'd I fall so far, now no one can find me
-There's nothing behind me, to take me back to start
The speaker acknowledges a lack of a past or foundation to return to, emphasizing the challenge of starting anew.
Can someone remind me, of who that I used to be?
The speaker seeks a reminder of their former self, expressing a desire to reconnect with their past identity.
I can't seem to wake up from this dream
The speaker feels trapped in a surreal or undesirable reality, struggling to awaken from a metaphorical dream.
I can't catch my breath enough to scream
Intense emotions and distress are conveyed, with the speaker unable to articulate their feelings verbally.
Be careful what you wish for
A cautionary statement about the potential consequences of one's desires, suggesting that they may not lead to the expected outcomes.
'Cause your wishes may not be what they seem
Expanding on the caution, the speaker warns that wishes might deceive or disappoint.
How'd I fall so far now no one can find me
Reiteration of the speaker's profound descent, emphasizing the difficulty of being rediscovered by others.
How'd I fall so far now no one can find me
-There's nothing behind me
Avoidance of the past is reinforced, as there is nothing behind the speaker that can guide them back to their origin.
To take me back to start
Reiteration of the absence of a starting point, underlining the challenge of rebuilding and restarting.
Can someone rewind me, to who that I used to be?
The speaker seeks a rewind, a return to a former self, highlighting a desire for a reset or a journey back in time.
To who that I used to be
The plea to return to the past is emphasized, expressing a longing for a previous version of the self.
(What if it doesn't feel like everyone said it should)
A repetition of the earlier question, emphasizing the dissonance between personal experience and societal expectations.
What have I become?
A restatement of the reflective question in line 4, highlighting the ongoing contemplation of the speaker's transformed identity.
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