Lyrics of
Falling Slowly

Falling Slowly was created by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová for the film Once, in which they also starred. The song speaks of hope and the possibility of reconnection through music. Its emotional depth and connection to the films narrative contributed to it winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008.

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 cant go back
And moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black

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 have a choice
You've made it now


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, sing your melody
I'll sing it loud