Down
Alicia Witt Lyrics
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The end of a busy day
Casual distraction
c way to pass the time
Just another city sidewalk
Summer night making small talk
Corner stones and conversation
That old familiar feeling
Takes the breath she's breathing
It was only meant to be a goodnight kiss
Down she goes
Falling like a feather
Made of flesh and bone
Heading for the ground
She doesn't know
What her heart's already figured out
She's about to hit the clouds below
So down she goes
Down she goes
She turns the key and steps inside
Doesn't even wave goodbye
Cuz she's afraid that he's already noticed way too much
She leans against the door and smiles
cheeks are flushed it's been a while
Shakes it off and tells herself
It's just a little fun
Out of sight and out of mind
She goes on with her life
But then he call and it all starts again
Down she goes
Falling like a feather
Made of flesh and bone
Heading for the ground
She doesn't know
What her heart's already figured out
She's about to hit the clouds below
So down she goes
Down she goes
She holds on tight
cnd tries to fight it
Till just the day she's finally in control
Down she goes
Falling like a feather
Made of flesh and bone
Heading for the ground
cnd now she knows
What her heart knew from the start
This is love it's finally safe to fall
So down she goes
Down she goes
The lyrics of Alicia Witt's song "Down" tell the story of a woman who is cautious about getting emotionally involved with someone. It starts with a description of a second date, just another casual encounter to pass the time. They spend the evening walking on a city sidewalk, engaging in small talk and enjoying each other's company. At the end of the evening, as they say goodbye, the woman feels a familiar feeling, a connection that takes her breath away. But she tries to dismiss it as just a goodnight kiss.
Despite her efforts to push those feelings aside, she can't help but fall for this person. She becomes infatuated and feels like she's falling, down like a feather, as if she doesn't have control over her emotions. She tries to ignore it and carries on with her life, but when he reaches out to her, everything starts again. The pattern repeats, with her falling deeper each time.
However, as the song progresses, she begins to realize that this fall is different. She comes to understand that it's love, and it's safe for her to let herself fall completely. In the end, she embraces her feelings and willingly falls in love with this person.
In summary, "Down" is about a woman who initially resists her feelings for someone but eventually allows herself to fall in love.
Line by Line Meaning
It was just another second date
The meeting was unremarkable and not significant.
The end of a busy day
After a tiring day, the encounter takes place.
Casual distraction
A way to divert attention or pass time without any serious intentions.
c way to pass the time
A method to occupy oneself temporarily.
Just another city sidewalk
Typical urban scenery with no particular significance.
Summer night making small talk
Engaging in light conversation on a pleasant evening.
Corner stones and conversation
Discussing mundane topics on the street corner.
Thank you for the wine
Expressing gratitude for the offered alcoholic beverage.
That old familiar feeling
Experiencing a sensation that is known and recognizable.
Takes the breath she's breathing
Overwhelms her to the point of causing breathlessness.
It was only meant to be a goodnight kiss
The initial intention was merely to exchange a farewell kiss.
Down she goes
She starts descending.
Falling like a feather
Descending slowly and gracefully, like a lightweight object caught in the air.
Made of flesh and bone
Composed of physical matter, not ethereal or imaginary.
Heading for the ground
Moving towards the Earth's surface.
She doesn't know
She is unaware or lacks knowledge about something.
What her heart's already figured out
The truth that her emotions and instincts have already comprehended.
She's about to hit the clouds below
She is on the verge of reaching a euphoric state below the sky.
So down she goes
She continues her descent.
She turns the key and steps inside
She unlocks the door and enters a particular place.
Doesn't even wave goodbye
She departs without even making a gesture of farewell.
Cuz she's afraid that he's already noticed way too much
Due to fear of being exposed, as he may have observed too many details.
She leans against the door and smiles
Resting against the doorframe while displaying a facial expression of happiness.
Cheeks are flushed it's been a while
Her face has a reddish hue due to increased blood flow, indicating that a significant amount of time has passed.
Shakes it off and tells herself
Dismisses her emotions and reassures herself internally.
It's just a little fun
She rationalizes that it is only a small amount of amusement or enjoyment.
Out of sight and out of mind
Once away from view, the subject is also forgotten or no longer a concern.
She goes on with her life
She continues to proceed in her daily activities or existence.
But then he calls and it all starts again
However, when he makes contact via phone, the cycle of events recommences.
She holds on tight
She grasps firmly or clings tightly.
cnd tries to fight it
And attempts to resist or battle against the situation.
Till just the day she's finally in control
Until the moment when she gains dominion or command over her circumstances.
What her heart knew from the start
The truth that her emotions recognized right from the beginning.
This is love it's finally safe to fall
Identifying love as the safety net, where she can now freely and securely surrender.
So down she goes
Thus, she resumes her downward journey.
Down she goes
Continuing her descent.
Down she goes
Proceeding down further.
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