Elton John - And The House Fell Down Lyrics

Listened to this song 10 years ago, gets more real every year.

Probably one of his most underrated songs, what a piece

The sun is up and the shades are all pulled down
I'm more paranoid with every little sound
Like the leaf blower blowing the leaves around
And a siren wailing on the other side of town
Oh the TVs on and the colors really hurt my head
If I could think straight I'd wish that I was dead
Or curled up naked in my lover's bed
Instead I'm hanging over Hell suspended by a single thread
[Chorus:]
And I don't recall who said it at this time
That your enemies grow strong on what you leave behind
I built it up and the wolf he came around
He huffed and puffed and the house fell down
With a rolled up note I'm hovering on that line
Three days on a diet of cocaine and wine
And a little weed just to level me sometime
I put the clock in the drawer 'cause I've cancelled out the time
[Chorus]
So don't knock on my door, don't try to call
I'm holed up in this room talking to the wall
When you're high as this you think you know it all
When you're this deep in there's no place else to fall
[Chorus]
And still that saying gets inside my mind
That your enemies grow strong on what you leave behind
I built it up and the wolf he came around
He huffed and puffed and the house fell down

I love this album...just so many really good, underrated songs.

How can anyone dislike this song?!

elton johns toe has more talent than michael jackson.

oh burn

I bought this album when it first came out. I never gave it much consideration. I basically only bought out of loyalty to Elton John. However, I just heard this song for the first time this week, and I cannot stop listening to it. It’s awesome. I wonder what other gems I glossed over from other albums.

His newer albums aren't that bad

Aren't that bad...lol...how about great

You see guys....I told you elton has other good songs besides your song, tiny dancer, Bennie and the jets, etc.

Listening to this album for the first time and this song has been on replay for the past hour, there's something really relatable to it.

Wot's not to like? Who are these 9 people? Rock at it's very best, awsome.......................

I have this CD. I was listening to it on the way to work, it's awesome! :)

Reminded me of silent hill at first

elton john claims the king of pop after michael jackson

First time I heard songs off this album was in his promotion tour and it was awesome.

pause! i have to smoke a big blunt first!😅😅 that rocks!

he' s a genius

As always right on time, been there, done that. Telling my story "The House fell Down".

simply,simply,simply elton.......

Wow this is really better than I thought him still capable of.

His albums this millennium have been very good overall

+mizofan
He seems to be just getting better. It's especially good since (in my humble opinion) his albums after the late-70s were generally, relatively poor, and the 90s albums were just ballads. Since 2000 he's been really good. And Bernie Taupin's lyrics aren't getting worse either.

I can definitely relate.....And the house fell down indeed.

i love how there are hints of "I'm Still Standing", his anthem of coming out of dark times. amazing musician.

John19182004 I hear it

Nothing pedestrian about this song! Fantastic lyrics and melody.

you think Elton is that

MICHEAL JACKSON'S dead

Totally correct,I'm glad someone has honest ears.

Sorry folks, but EJ lost his melodies in the 80s. Nothing hits like his 70s stuff. Remarkable. Since? Very pedestrian.

Yes, his 70's and 80"s melodies are great, what other 70 yo can sell out a venue? He's not only the King.... but the Queen as well.

I just cant get enough of this song!!

Might be his best.....

Love this song!

A great song.. this is the first song my niece heard from this Album and she fell in love with this song.. Incredible singing!!

Wow Elton !!! Ur amazing !! Love this song !!

damn good song!!!!

sooooo great !!!!!!!!!!!

The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music

Love the lyrics and melody- once again proof that Elton John and Bernie Taupin are absolutely amazing together!!