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"All Falls Down" is placed as the fourth song of Kanye West's debut studio album, The College Dropout. The album's lyrical content is notable for containing complex societal issues, which West strives to advertently cover in ways relating to the Black American community. These thematic concepts, prevalent through the entirety of the album, are omnipresent within this specific song. [16]

"All Falls Down" features West reflecting upon his own imperfections. [17] The lyrics chronicle his insecurities surrounding his appearances, which he translates as an extension of problems shared with the broader population. Exploring the concept of insecurity and doubt, West tackles matters of excessive materialism and the surface-level aesthetics of affluence. West confesses to his own participation in materialistic pursuits, and the seemingly contradictory mindset thereof. [18] [19]

West also ties this thematic idea to an even deeper meaning. The reason this lifestyle is adopted is in an attempt to recompense for what the Black American community might have taken from people in their past. However, West scrutinizes this apparent subjugation and excessive materialism, ending with a claim that he recognizes his and others collective submission to such a lifestyle. [18] [19]

Hip hop journalist Davey D wrote about the lyrics in his 2015 book, The Cultural Impact of Kanye West: "A number of Black pathologies including self-hate, drug abuse, and the worship of white wealth. [West] philosophically concludes that White men are the financial benefactors of all Black pathologies." [20]

Accolades

Spin named "All Falls Down" the third best song of 2004. [21]

"All Falls Down"
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Single by Kanye West featuring Syleena Johnson
from the album The College Dropout
B-side "Get 'Em High"
ReleasedMarch 8, 2004 (2004-03-08)
Recorded2001–2003
Studio
Genre
Length3:43
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Kanye West
Kanye West singles chronology
"Slow Jamz"
(2003)		"All Falls Down"
(2004)		"Jesus Walks"
(2004)
Syleena Johnson singles chronology
"Tonight I'm Gonna Let Go"
(2002)		"All Falls Down"
(2004)		"Hypnotic"
(2005)
Awards
YearOrganizationAwardResultRef.
2004 BET Awards Viewer's Choice Nominated [22]
MOBO Awards Best SingleNominated [23]
Best VideoNominated
MTV Video Music Awards Best New Artist in a VideoNominated [24]
Breakthrough Video Nominated
Best Hip-Hop Video Nominated
Best Male Video Nominated
MuchMusic Video Awards Best International Video - ArtistNominated [25]
Teen Choice Awards Choice Music: Hip-Hop/Rap TrackNominated [26]
Vibe Awards Reelest VideoNominated [27]
2005ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music AwardsAward Winning Rap SongsWon [28]
Award Winning R&B/Hip-Hop SongsWon [29]
Grammy Awards Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Nominated [30]
Groovevolt Music and Fashion AwardsBest Hip-Hop Song Performance - SoloNominated [31]

Track listings

12" vinyl #1

A-Side

  1. "All Falls Down" (Clean)
  2. "All Falls Down" (Dirty)
  3. "All Falls Down" (A cappella)

B-Side

  1. "Get 'Em High" (Clean)
  2. "Get 'Em High" (Extended Dirty)
  3. "Get 'Em High" (A cappella)

12" vinyl #2

A-Side

  1. "All Falls Down" (Explicit)
  2. "All Falls Down" (Edited)

B-Side

  1. "Heavy Hitters" (Dirty)
  2. "Heavy Hitters" (A cappella)

CD single #1

  1. "All Falls Down" (Album Version Explicit)
  2. "Heavy Hitters" (Dirty)

CD single #2

  1. "All Falls Down"
  2. "Get 'Em High"
  3. "Heavy Hitters"
  4. "Through the Wire"

CD single #3

  1. "All Falls Down - Explicit"
  2. "All Falls Down" - Edited"
  3. "Heavy Hitters (Feat. GLC)"
  4. "Get 'Em High (Feat. Talib Kweli & Common)"
  5. "All Falls Down - Video"

Personnel

Information taken from The College Dropout liner notes. [32]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2004)Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [33] 7
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [34] 18
Canada (Canadian Singles Chart) [35] 9
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles) [36] 71
Germany (Official German Charts) [37] 72
Ireland (IRMA) [38] 23
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade) [39] 10
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [40] 85
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) [41] 19
Scotland (OCC) [42] 21
UK Singles (OCC) [43] 10
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [44] 4
US Billboard Hot 100 [45] 7
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [46] 4
US Hot Rap Tracks ( Billboard ) [47] 2
US Pop Songs (Billboard) [48] 22

Year-end charts

Chart (2004)Position
UK Singles (OCC) [49] 158
UK Urban ( Music Week ) [50] 33
US Billboard Hot 100 [51] 47
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard) [52] 23

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Denmark (IFPI Danmark) [53] Gold45,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [54] Platinum600,000‡
United States (RIAA) [55] 2× Platinum2,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)Ref.
United StatesMarch 8, 2004 Rhythmic contemporary · urban contemporary radio Roc-A-Fella, IDJMG [56]
April 26, 2004 Contemporary hit radio [57]

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