Not Falling

Mudvayne

About Not Falling

"Not Falling" is the first single from American band Mudvayne's second full-length studio album, The End of All Things to Come. It was Mudvayne's most commercially successful single chart-wise until "Happy? in 2005.


Year:
2002
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Always, known in, all my time,
A little left of center now
Reflect as I realize,
That all I need is to find the middle pillar path to sit like the sun by a 
Star in the sky and just be.
Sinners, casting stones at me

I, I stand, not crawling, not falling down
I, I bleed the demons that drag me down
I, I stand, (for nothing),not crawling, (the center),not falling down
(of calms within the eye)
I, I'll bleed, (for no one),the demons, (but myself),that pull me down
(for me and no one else)

Goodbye, sunshine, I've put it out again, sad
I'm over, personalities, conflicting, 
I don't need you, or anyone, but me,
I'll just be, living my own life,
I feel my glowing center grow, infecting I feel alive,
Shovel dirt over lime, 
Plant it in myself to sit like a seed under covers of earth and just be
Sinners, pointing fingers at me

I, I stand, (for nothing),not crawling, (by myself) not falling down
I, I bleed, (for no one), the demons, (but myself) that drag me down
I, I stand, (for nothing),not crawling, (the center) not falling down
(of calms within the eye)
I, I'll bleed, (for no one),the demons, (but myself) that pull me down
(for me and no one else)

Come play kill.
Refuse my body, refuse my shadow
Stone cold will
Refuse to lead this, refuse to follow
Bitter pills
Refuse to feed this, refuse to swallow, I'm fueled godless

Come play, come play
Kill
Just be, just be

I, I stand (for nothing) not crawling (by myself) not falling down
I, I bleed (for no one) the demons (but myself) that drag me down
I, I stand (for nothing) not crawling (the center) not falling down
(of calms within the eye)
I, I'll bleed (for no one) the demons (but myself) that drag me down
(for me and no one else)

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Mudvayne

Mudvayne is an American heavy metal band. Their work is marked by the use of sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate visual appearance, which has included face and body paint, masks and uniforms. They have sold over 6 million records worldwide, including nearly 3 million records in the United States. more »

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Written by: CHAD L. GRAY, GREG TRIBBETT, MATTHEW MCDONOUGH, RYAN MARTINIE

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13 facts about this song

Genre
"Not Falling" is categorized under the genres of Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal, and Nu Metal.
Album
The song is part of Mudvayne's second studio album, "The End of All Things to Come," which was released in 2002.
Chart Performance
"Not Falling" peaked at the number 37 position on the US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.
Video Themes
The music video for "Not Falling" featured supernatural themes, including levitation and ghostly actions, which enhanced the edgy presentation of the band.
Film Feature
The song was included in the soundtrack for the 2002 supernatural horror film "Ghost Ship."
Lyrics
The lyrics for "Not Falling" address personal themes of determination and resilience, with a recurring reference to not falling, hence the title.
Success
"Not Falling" is one of Mudvayne's most successful songs, contributing significantly to the album's certification as Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Tour Promotion
Following the release of the song, Mudvayne embarked on a 2002-2003 tour with other bands such as Linkin Park and Metallica to promote the album.
Cover Art
The cover art for "Not Falling" featured distinct, somber visuals reflective of the band's metal genre, establishing a sense of intensity and darkness common in their musical style.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised "Not Falling" for its heavy metal sound and powerful lyrics, cementing Mudvayne's place within the nu-metal scene in the early 2000s.
Band Makeup
To add to the unique aesthetic of the band, during the time of the song's release, all members of Mudvayne used to perform wearing grotesque makeup, creating an unforgettable image for performance of songs like "Not Falling".
Songwriter & Producer
Like the rest of the album, "Not Falling" was produced by David Bottrill and written by Mudvayne members Chad Gray, Greg Tribbett, Matthew McDonough, and Ryan Martinie.
Length
The song runs for approximately 4 minutes and 3 seconds, making it one of the mid-length songs on the album.

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