Falling Slowly (With Marketa Irglova) Lyrics
Glen Hansard (Feat. Glen Hansard And Marketa Irglova & Marketa Irglova)
Lyrics
Falling Slowly
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
Well, You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
I paid the cost too late
Now you're gone
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Falling Slowly" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard and Czech musician Markéta Irglová, released as the lead single from their 2007 album, Once. Written by both artists, it was featured in the 2006 motion picture of the same name, for which they won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
The song has become a modern classic, with its simple yet powerful lyrics that capture the emotions of love and longing. It features gentle guitar strumming and soft vocals, making it one of the most memorable tracks off the record. Released on April 9th, 2007, "Falling Slowly" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media. The track was written and performed by Hansard and Irglova, who also formed the band The Swell Season to perform live versions of the song. Its poignant lyrics have been covered by numerous other artists, including Taylor Swift, Coldplay, and Adele.