The song Falling Down is a picture of my life as seen through the eyes of the Prodigal Son. That is the easiest way for me to describe it. At first glance through the lyrics, you might think they are a bit contradictory. If you haven't seen or heard the lyrics, scroll to the bottom and read through them. How could it possibly be beautiful to fall down? Here is my best at describing what the song is about.
Some do not catch what is meant in the lyric "how beautiful it is to fall down". It seems like that phrase is pretty contradictory to the Christian life, especially in light of what Paul says about sinning in an attempt to experience the grace of God. Not only that, but the opening line says, "I'm falling, falling down. Don't know which way is up." This seems like the song is contradicting itself...confusion abounds.
Until one realizes that there are two forms of falling down and both are on display in this song as well as the story of the Prodigal. One is the obvious "falling into sin" type of falling down. The second form of falling down is the broken, I give up, bending of the knees before our Heavenly Father. How beautiful this is!
The verse is built on the first definition of falling down. The first verse hits at my pride. The "I don't need you. I can do this on my own" type of prideful attitude that seems to infiltrate us all at one point or another in our lives. The second verse speaks about passion and my desires. It shows these areas of my life in an addictive nature. Hopefully the sense of being a slave to passion and desire abound in this verse.
Then my favorite part, coming home! I imagine the scene through the prodigals eyes. Weary, tired, regretful. I'm going back to the security that I once shunned, not entirely sure what to expect. And then I crest the last hill. He's standing there. Who knows how long He's been there watching, waiting? I'm so lost, so hungry, all I can do is run! At last only feet from my Father's feet and I collapse, I fall down at His feet so unworthy to return, but yet longing to once again feel the loving embrace that I have run from. How beautiful it is to fall down!
Jeremy Neely
Wur'ship Project
Falling Down
by Jeremy Neely
I'm falling, falling down. Don't know which way is up.
Wallow in my sin, as pride raises up.
Can't keep me down, from the pedestal I'm on.
Walking my own way while still claiming God's
Though the darkness closes in all around me, I look for You.
Though the stench of my life still surrounds me, I cry out to You.
I can see You, I can see Your beautiful face!
And I long to, feel Your loving embrace.
How beautiful, it is to fall down!
I'm falling, falling down. I've been here before.
I had to get my fix, just like before.
Can't keep me out of this world I'm living in.
Walk in my own strength convinced that it's Yours.
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