Ákos Kovács, born in Budapest, 6 April 1968, is a Hungarian pop-Christian r… Read Full Bio ↴Ákos Kovács, born in Budapest, 6 April 1968, is a Hungarian pop-Christian rock singer-songwriter. He is known for his solo career writing and performing serious, poetic pop songs, as well as a member of the now defunct group Bonanza Banzai. Kovács uses his given name, Ákos, in his career. His name is written Akosh, to reflect the Hungarian pronunciation, when his music is distributed to English-speaking countries. His songs are on the top lists of Hungarian music.

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Ákos Lyrics

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Turn a blind eye on sin
That’s creeping deep within
No more words to say
This is more than you might think
It’s a love song you might sing

Get on your knees and pray
How can a strong man be

Just as weak as me
The world is so ruthless
If you’re lost in the maze
Of some big blinding haze
You’re feeling so rootless

Get down, get down
On your knees
And come around
It’s your life
Get down
Get down, get down
On your knees
And come around
It’s your life
Get down

How can a strong man be
Just as weak as me
The world is so ruthless
If you’re lost in the maze
Of some big blinding haze
You’re feeling so rootless
Turn a blind eye on sin
That’s creeping deep within
No more words to say
This is more than you might think

It’s a love song you might sing
Get on your knees and pray

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ákos's song Get Down speak to the struggles of being human and the search for purpose and meaning beyond the turmoil of everyday life. It urges listeners to turn a blind eye to evil and sin creeping deep within and focus on the love song one might sing. The lyrics express the belief that despite the ruthless nature of the world, there is still hope and a purpose that can only be found in seeking a higher power. This search for meaning is described as a big blinding haze that leaves one feeling rootless and lost in a maze.

The line "How can a strong man be just as weak as me" speaks to the idea that despite societal notions of strength and power, everyone is vulnerable to despair and searching for something more. The repetition of the phrase "get down, get down" coupled with the line "It's your life" creates a sense of urgency in the pursuit of this higher purpose.

Line by Line Meaning

Turn a blind eye on sin
Don't acknowledge the evil that is growing inside.

That’s creeping deep within
It's slowly and steadily engulfing you.

No more words to say
The situation doesn't require words, it is beyond language.

This is more than you might think
It's not just a superficial issue, it's much deeper than that.

It’s a love song you might sing
It could be interpreted as a song about love.

Get on your knees and pray
The only solution is to seek help from a higher power.

How can a strong man be
Even someone who seems invincible can be vulnerable.

Just as weak as me
Just like I am, with all my flaws.

The world is so ruthless
The universe can be unfair and cruel.

If you’re lost in the maze
If you're unsure how to proceed.

Of some big blinding haze
Of a confusing and disorienting situation.