Lyrics
And as I fell I wondered
Reflecting on the fall and contemplating the size of the grave.
How big my grave would be
Considering the magnitude of the impact and potential aftermath.
Counting the millions I was taking with me
Aware of the impact on countless lives, possibly due to a significant decision or event.
I'm the falling man and no one knows my name
Self-identification as the falling man with an anonymous existence.
I could die a thousand times and it wouldn't change a thing
Expressing a sense of inevitability and the insignificance of multiple deaths.
But there's a twist to the story
Introducing a twist to the narrative, emphasizing it's not a deliberate suicide but a consequence of a bad day.
It's no suicide, it's merely a bad day
Reiterating that the fall is not a suicide but a result of unfortunate circumstances.
And no one knows my name
Highlighting the anonymity of the falling man.
No one knows me but soon everyone will
Anticipating widespread recognition in the aftermath of the fall.
As I fall to my death on a million screens
Describing the fall being broadcasted on numerous screens.
And as I fell I wondered
Repeating the contemplation of the size of the grave during the fall.
How big my grave would be
Revisiting the concern about the size of the grave and the impact on millions.
Counting the millions I was taking with me
Acknowledging the vast number of lives affected by the fall.
I'm the falling man and no one knows my name
Reiterating the anonymity of the falling man.
I'm the falling man and no one knows my name
Emphasizing the lack of recognition for the falling man.
No one even knows my face
Underscoring the obscurity of both identity and appearance.
I didn't plan to die today
Stating an unplanned departure from life, recognizing life's unpredictability.
Life's a great ride but death's a big surprise
Contrasting the unpredictability of death with the enjoyable unpredictability of life.
I've had girls drugs and money
Listing experiences of indulgence in girls, drugs, and money.
I never thought death would bring me fame
Expressing surprise that death, not the indulgent experiences, brings fame.
And as I fell I wondered
Revisiting the contemplation of the size of the grave during the fall.
How big my grave would be
Recalling the concern about the impact on millions while falling.
Counting the millions I was taking with me
Acknowledging the significant impact on a vast number of lives.
I'm the falling man and no one knows my name
Reiterating the anonymity of the falling man.
No one, No one
Emphasizing the lack of recognition for the falling man.
Knows my name
Reiterating the anonymity of the falling man.
No one, No one
Emphasizing the lack of recognition for the falling man.
This fall is getting boring
Expressing boredom with the prolonged fall.
How long does it take for a rich man to fall
Questioning the duration for a wealthy individual to experience a fall from a considerable height.
From the 31st floor?
Speculating about the fall from a specific floor of a building.
I wish I thought this through
Expressing a desire for more thoughtful consideration before the fall.
I wish I thought this through
Repeating the wish for more careful contemplation before the fall.
God I wish I thought this through
Expressing regret for not thinking through the consequences of the fall.
I'm the falling man
Reiterating the identity as the falling man with anonymity.
And no one knows my name
Emphasizing the lack of recognition for the falling man.
And as I start thinking
Contemplating the possibility of escaping the flames during the fall.
I could have escaped from the flames
Reflecting on the potential for escaping the dangers of the fall.
The
Indicating a transition or break in the narrative.
Building
Referencing the building that is falling, possibly indicating the end or climax of the story.
Falls
Concluding with the literal fall of the building.
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