Not Falling

Not Falling is a unique song, not just in lyrics, but in musical structure. This is what one would consider a true "math metal" song. The first thing that catches you is the beat. The lyrics are outstanding. The song is about walking your path in life, not falling down, not giving up. It's about determination and the will to make it through. This song is considered to be a true "Mudvayne signature at it's best" song, being played on every gig since the release of the song.

[Verse 1] 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 [Pre-Chorus 1] I, I stand, not crawling Not falling down I, I bleed the demons That drag me down [Chorus] 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 [Verse 2] 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 [Pre-Chorus 2] I, I stand, for nothing, not crawling, by myself Not falling down I, I'll bleed, for no one, the demons, but myself That drag me down [Chorus] 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 [Bridge] 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, just be, just be, just be, just be [Pre-Chorus 2] I, I stand, for nothing, not crawling, by myself Not falling down I, I'll bleed, for no one, the demons, but myself That drag me down [Chorus] 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