Bring Me Down
Apulanta Lyrics
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Load me up with gold
Weight on the shoulders
Weight on the bleeding soul
So you wanna break me
So you wanna break my will
Now I know you shoot to kill Now I know you only wanted
Bring me down
Crush me under your heel
Bring me down
Break every bone in me
Bring me down
Tear off my self esteem
Bring me down
Bring me all the way down, down, down...
These days are murder
These days are darkest days
Faces surround me
All turning to one big mess
Words are like little knives
Slicing me piece by piece
Now I know you shoot to kill
Now I know what you want from me
You destroy my solar system, but you'll never break me mister
Bring me down
Crush me under your heel
Bring me down Break every bone in me
Bring me down
Tear off my self esteem
Bring me down
Bring me all the way down, down, down...
The lyrics of Apulanta's song Bring Me Down carry a message of resilience despite facing the difficult moments of life. The song is about the struggles individuals face in life, whether it's the weight of responsibilities or the burdens they place on themselves. In the opening lines, the singer expresses the desire for gold instead of stones, which symbolize the negative aspects of life. The weight on the shoulders and bleeding soul are metaphors for the challenges that people face every day.
The chorus "Bring me down, crush me under your heel" suggests that the singer is aware of those who seek to bring them down, but they are not giving up. Despite facing difficult moments, they remain defiant and determined. The lyrics' imagery is particularly poignant and direct, with the words themselves acting like "little knives, slicing me piece by piece." The words of others sting, but the singer recognizes the intentions of the person trying to hurt them. The line "Now I know you shoot to kill" emphasizes the seriousness of the situation.
In the bridge, the singer declares, "You destroy my solar system, but you'll never break me, mister." This line emphasizes the impact of the negativity around the singer and the resilience they maintain, drawing on the metaphor of destruction to illustrate the depth of their hardships. Overall, the lyrics of Bring Me Down demonstrate that although negativity and obstacles can weigh heavily on us, we must stay steadfast and keep fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't load me up with stones
Don't burden me with problems and negativity.
Load me up with gold
Give me positivity, motivation, and success.
Weight on the shoulders
Heavy problems bringing one down.
Weight on the bleeding soul
Heavy problems causing emotional pain.
So you wanna break me
You want to defeat or destroy me.
So you wanna break my will
You want to make me powerless and demotivated.
Now I know you shoot to kill
I realize you have malicious intentions and aim to harm me.
Now I know you only wanted
I understand your true motives now.
Bring me down
Attempt to crush my spirit and bring me to a low point.
Crush me under your heel
Make me feel inferior and powerless.
Break every bone in me
Cause physical and emotional pain and suffering.
Tear off my self esteem
Destroy my confidence and self-worth.
Bring me all the way down, down, down...
Bring me to a point of complete defeat and hopelessness.
These days are murder
These days are extremely difficult and painful.
These days are darkest days
These days are filled with negativity and struggle.
Faces surround me
People are present and watching me struggle.
All turning to one big mess
Everything feels chaotic and disorganized.
Words are like little knives
Negative words and criticism are causing emotional pain.
Slicing me piece by piece
Causing damage and tearing me apart slowly.
You destroy my solar system, but you'll never break me mister
You may cause damage to my life, but I will remain strong and resilient.
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.