All Falls Down

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**All Falls Down** is a song by British-Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker, featuring American singer Noah Cyrus and British DJ and record producer Digital Farm Animals. It was composed by Digital Farm Animals, Pablo Bowman, Sarah Blanchard and its producers Walker, Mood Melodies, Digital Farm Animals and The Six, with lyrics written by The Six, Bowman, Blanchard and Daniel Boyle. The song was released on 27 October 2017 via Mer Musikk and Ultra Music.

## Description

The song is set in common time and has a tempo of 98 beats per minute. It is written in the key of Bb minor with a chord progression of Gb-Ab-Db-Bbm.

## Background

On 23 October 2017, Walker released a trailer for the single. Described as "an action-packed adventure of epic proportion" and "a real roller coaster affair" by critics, it features a variety of subplots, including romance, kidnapping, cult-like burials, "an Alan Walker-branded time capsule and explosions", as well as "flaming torches, desert landscapes, welded metal and a digital timer". On 25 October 2017, Walker revealed features on the song via social media.

Walker offered in a press release: "With this record I got the opportunity to collaborate with some amazing artists. Noah Cyrus' voice is absolutely incredible! Ever since I first heard the topline, I've been in love with it and can't wait for my fans to hear it as well. It has a refreshing production that still fits well within my signature sound, which is important for me to maintain as I evolve as an artist." Cyrus added: "I've loved this record since the moment I heard it. It's amazing to be a part of this song with such a badass dude and it's really incredible to be a part of this project."

## Critical reception

Kat Bein of Billboard wrote: "The track kicks off with glimmering acoustic strums and finger-snaps, all leading up to a bouncy, anthemic drop." Matthew Meadow of Your EDM felt "the drop is still characteristically Walker", and appreciates that "the influence from Digital Farm Animals is noticeable". Kevin Apaza of Direct Lyrics praised Walker for "gives listeners a counterbalance in the form of an uplifting electro pop beat and drops" despite the "rather sad" lyrics. Erik of EDM Sauce wrote a mixed review of the song, saying that the song has "a more laid back almost tropical feeling", which he opined as "something like Kygo might release". He also praised Cyrus for "providing gorgeous vocals throughout". He concluded by deeming the song "a lesser known, forgettable release" from Walker.

## Music video

The music video, released alongside the single, joins a post-apocalyptic trilogy which began with the visual for Walker's previous single "Tired". It continues where the previous video left off, taking place after hundreds of years, when a solar storm destroyed all technology on earth.

The music video currently has over 193 million views and 1 million likes as of January 3, 2020.

## Lyrics

What's the trick I wish I knew

I'm so done with thinking through

All the things I could've been

And I know you wonder too

All it takes is that one look you do

And I run right back to you

You crossed the line

And it's time to say \*\*\*\* you

What's the point in saying that

When you know how I'll react

You think you can just take it back

But \*\*\*\* just don't work like that

You're the drug that I'm addicted to

And I want you so bad

Guess I'm stuck

With you

And that's that

Because when it all falls down, then whatever

When it don't work out for the better

If we just ain’t right and it's time to say goodbye

When it all falls down

When it all falls down

I'll be fine

I'll be fine

You're the drug that I'm addicted to

And I want you so bad

But I'll be fine

Why we fight, I don't know

We say what hurts the most

Oh, I try

Staying cold

But you take it personal

All this firing shots

And making grounder

It's way too hard to cope

But I still

Can't let

You go

Because when it all falls down, then whatever

When it don't work out for the better

If we just ain’t right and it's time to say goodbye

When it all falls down

When it all falls down

I'll be fine

I'll be fine

You're the drug that I'm addicted to

And I want you so bad

But I'll be fine

All Falls Down

All Falls Down

All Falls Down

All Falls Down

Because when it all falls down, then whatever

When it don't work out for the better

If we just ain’t right and it's time to say goodbye

When it all falls down

When it all falls down

I'll be fine

I'll be fine

You're the drug that I'm addicted to

And I want you so bad

But I'll be fine

And that's that