Falling to Pieces
Faith No More
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Back and forth, I sway with the wind Resolution slips away again Right through my fingers, back into my heart Where it's out of reach and it's in the dark Sometimes I think I'm blind Or I may be just paralyzed Because the plot thickens every day And the pieces of my puzzle keep crumblin' away But I know, there's a picture beneath Indecision clouds my vision No one listens Because I'm somewhere in between My love and my agony You see, I'm somewhere in between My life is falling to pieces Somebody put me together Layin' face down on the ground My fingers in my ears to block the sound My eyes shuttin' tight to avoid the sight Anticipating the end, losing the will to fight Droplets of yes and no In an ocean of maybe From the bottom, it looks like a steep incline From the top, another downhill slope of mine But I know, the equilibrium's there Indecision clouds my vision No one listens Because I'm somewhere in between My love and my agony You see, I'm somewhere in between My life is falling to pieces Somebody put me together Back and forth, I sway with the wind Resolution slips away again Right through my fingers, back into my heart Where it's out of reach and it's in the dark Sometimes I think I'm blind Or I may be just paralyzed Because the plot thickens every day And the pieces of my puzzle keep crumblin' away But I know, there's a picture beneath Indecision clouds my vision No one listens Because I'm somewhere in between My love, my agony You see, I'm somewhere in between My life is falling to pieces Somebody put me together Between, my love and my agony You see, I'm somewhere in between My life is falling to pieces Somebody put me together (between) Somebody put me together Somebody put me together (between) Whoa oh oh oh (my life is falling to pieces)
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Written by: Bill Gould, James Blanco Martin, Michael Allen Patton, Michael Andrew Bordin, Roddy Christopher Bottum
Lyrics © BIG THRILLING MUSIC
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Falling to Pieces" was released in 1989, serving as the third single from Faith No More's third studio album, "The Real Thing."
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GenreThe song belongs to the Alternative Metal genre, which blends heavy metal with influences from alternative rock and other genres not normally associated with metal.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Falling to Pieces" were written by vocalist Mike Patton. They reflect themes of personal introspection and the struggles of maintaining inner balance.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video was directed by Ralph Ziman. It is noteworthy due to its surrealistic visuals, depicting the band members in an abstract landscape amidst decomposing fish and other strange phenomena.
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Commercial SuccessThe track was a commercial success and even charted in two Billboard categories. It placed No.92 on the "Billboard Hot 100" chart and No.40 on the "Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales" chart.
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TV PerformancesFaith No More performed "Falling to Pieces" live on television multiple times, one of the most notable being their 1990 appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman."
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song's distinctive sound had a significant influence on the next generation of musicians, particularly those in the nu-metal genre, such as Korn and Limp Bizkit.
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Remix VersionsA remix version of "Falling to Pieces" was released known as the "Re-Orchestrated" version. It adds orchestral sounds like violins and cellos for a more dramatic feel.
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Live Performances"Falling to Pieces" is one of Faith No More's most performed songs during their live shows.
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Reception by CriticsThe track was often praised for its unique blend of metal and funk influences, and for Patton's powerful and eclectic vocal performance.
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