Andy began his adult life as a minister, playing guitar on the side. By 1997, he had written several songs and was playing in the Nashville, Tennessee area. He eventually landed a record deal with RCA Nashville, for whom he recorded three albums. In the same timespan, he charted more than a dozen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Griggs has since parted ways with RCA, and is currently signed to Montage Music.
Long Way Down
Andy Griggs Lyrics
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Pretty city lights down far below
Sittin' there soakin' up all of the heat of the fire
You slide a little closer and whisper in my ear
Never even get around to openin' those beers
Bein' here with you girl, nothing could get me no higher
(Chorus:)
Baby, hold on to me
Never let me touch the ground
It's a long way down
Scared I'm gonna fall without your lovin' arms around
Well, love for you is such a natural thing
You were born to spread those angel wings
Every time you touch me, swear I feel light as a feather
But it seems like every other corner I turn
There's another busted heart that's crashed and burned
Baby, just remember every time you take me to heaven
(Chorus)
So, tell me once again how high we're gonna go
Take me far away from the world below
We could be the few that make it all the way together
Cause I could start this car and drive back into town
Land us both safe on solid ground
But after tonight, girl, you're gonna have to love me forever
Cause it's a long way down
Baby, hold on to me
Never let me touch the ground
Yeah it's a long, long way down
Scared I'm gonna fall without your lovin' arms around
Yeah yeah yeah...
Yeah yeah, take me higher
Take me higher
Take me higher, yeah...
In Andy Griggs's song Long Way Down, the singer is admiring the city lights from the seat of his old car with his partner by his side. He feels content and elevated while being close to his lover, making him feel weightless and on top of the world. The chorus emphasizes the notion of being afraid of falling without his lover's arms around him, showcasing the dependence he has on his partner's love for his emotional stability. The second verse highlights how natural love feels for his partner and how touching her gives him a sense of weightlessness. However, he acknowledges the vulnerable nature of love and how frequently people's hearts get broken. The singer desires to stay elevated with his partner, even if the rest of the world crashes and burns around them. He wants her love to protect him from falling and keep him above all of the negativity that surrounds them.
Long Way Down is a story about a couple in love that finds solace and happiness in each other's company. The song describes the elevation of feelings people experience when love is involved. The song talks about the distance between love and heartbreak, making the listener understand how important it is to hold on to love when found.
Line by Line Meaning
Sittin' in the seat of my old Olds
I am sitting in the driver's seat of my old Oldsmobile car.
Pretty city lights down far below
I can see the beautiful lights of the city far below from where I am sitting.
Sittin' there soakin' up all of the heat of the fire
I am enjoying the warmth of a fire while sitting in the car.
You slide a little closer and whisper in my ear
You move closer to me and speak softly into my ear.
Never even get around to openin' those beers
We are so entranced by each other that we forget to open the beers we brought with us.
Bein' here with you girl, nothing could get me no higher
Being with you, girl, is already the best feeling and nothing else can make me happier.
It's a long way down
There is a great distance to fall.
Baby, hold on to me
Please hold on to me tightly.
Never let me touch the ground
Don't let me fall to the ground.
Scared I'm gonna fall without your lovin' arms around
I am afraid I will fall if I don't have the comfort of your loving arms around me.
Well, love for you is such a natural thing
It comes naturally for me to love you.
You were born to spread those angel wings
You are meant to be an angel that spreads happiness around.
Every time you touch me, swear I feel light as a feather
I feel so light and happy whenever you touch me.
But it seems like every other corner I turn
It feels like every other day, I encounter another heartbreak.
There's another busted heart that's crashed and burned
I see another person's heart being broken and shattered.
Baby, just remember every time you take me to heaven
Please remember how happy you make me feel when you take me to such blissful heights.
So, tell me once again how high we're gonna go
Please tell me how much higher we can climb in our love.
Take me far away from the world below
Please take me away from the harsh realities of the world below us.
We could be the few that make it all the way together
We can be rare individuals who make it all the way to the top together.
Cause I could start this car and drive back into town
I could easily start this car and drive back down to the town.
Land us both safe on solid ground
We could both safely reach the ground below.
But after tonight, girl, you're gonna have to love me forever
After tonight, you will have to love me forever because I love you so much.
Yeah it's a long, long way down
Yes, it's a really long way down.
Scared I'm gonna fall without your lovin' arms around
I am so scared that I will fall if I don't have your loving arms keeping me safe.
Yeah yeah yeah...
This line doesn't have any meaning.
Yeah yeah, take me higher
Please take me even higher than before.
Take me higher
Please take me to new heights of love.
Take me higher, yeah...
Please take me higher, yes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: C. MICHAEL SPRIGGS, CRAIG WISEMAN
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