Fallen

Sarah McLachlan

About Fallen

"Fallen" is the first single from Sarah McLachlan's 2003 album Afterglow. The song was a moderate commercial success, reaching number 32 in Ireland, number 41 in Australia and the United States, and number 50 in the United Kingdom. At the 2004 Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, losing to "Beautiful" by Christina Aguilera.


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Heaven bend to take my hand and lead me through the fire
Be the long awaited answer to a long and painful fight
Truth be told, I've tried my best
But somewhere along the way, I got caught up in all there was to offer
And the cost was so much more than I could bear

Though I've tried
I've fallen
I have sunk so low
I messed up
Better, I should know
So don't come 'round here and
Tell me, "I told you so"

We all begin with good intent
When love was raw and young
We believe that we can change ourselves
The past can be undone
But we carry on our back, the burden time always reveals
In the lonely light of morning
In the wound that would not heal
It's the bitter taste of losing everything
That I've held so dear

I've fallen
I have sunk so low
I messed up
Better I should know
So don't come 'round here and
Tell me I told you so

Oh

Heaven bend to take my hand
I've nowhere left to turn
I'm lost to those I thought were friends
To everyone I know
Oh, they turn their heads, embarrassed
Pretend that they don't see
That it's one missed step, one slip before you know it
And there doesn't seem a way to be redeemed

Though I've tried
I've fallen
I have sunk so low
I messed up
Better I should know
So don't come 'round here and
Tell me I told you so

Oh
I've messed up
Better, I should know
Don't come 'round here and
Tell me I told you so

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Sarah McLachlan

Sarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC (born January 28, 1968) is a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter. Known for her emotional ballads and mezzo-soprano vocal range, as of 2009, she has sold over 40 million albums worldwide. McLachlan's best-selling album to date is Surfacing, for which she won two Grammy Awards (out of four nominations) and four Juno Awards. In addition to her personal artistic efforts, she founded the Lilith Fair tour, which showcased female musicians. The Lilith Fair concert tours took place from 1997 to 1999, and resumed in the summer of 2010. Since 2006 she has also been known as a highly visible supporter of the ASPCA, as well as various other charities. more »

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Written by: Sarah McLachlan

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12 facts about this song

Album Information
"Fallen" is the first single from Sarah McLachlan's 2003 album title "Afterglow".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 41 on the US Billboard Hot 100, marking one of her most successful songs in the country.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Fallen" was directed by renowned director Pedro Romhanyi, who has also directed music videos for Morcheeba and Blur.
Theme and Lyrics
The song is about making mistakes and coming to terms with them, reflecting on lost innocence.
Award Nominations
"Fallen" was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2004 for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Collaboration
The song features Ashwin Sood on drums, who was McLachlan's husband at the time.
Reinterpretations
Several artists have covered "Fallen", demonstrating its enduring appeal, including French artist Nolwenn Leroy.
Critical Acclaim
"Fallen" received strong reviews from music critics, who praised McLachlan's emotive vocals and the song's layered, melancholic sound.
Popularity in Media
The song was used in the popular television show "The Vampire Diaries", in the 12th episode of the first season, "Unpleasantville".
Song Production
Pierre Marchand, a long-time collaborator of Sarah McLachlan, produced the song adding to its dark and atmospheric ambience.
Live Performances
McLachlan has frequently included "Fallen" in her live performances including her notable performance at the Live 8 concert in July 2005.
Music Genre
The song is categorized under the pop, adult contemporary, and soft rock genre.

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