Follow-up album 'Into Your Head' introduced a "nu-breed" sound, with the 2002 release having more emphasis on harmonies and a more mellow, adult contemporary like style. Single "Out Of My Heart", also known as "Out Of My Heart (Into Your Head)", hit #22 on the Canadian Singles Chart as well as #20 in the U.S. top 40. Sadly, the group found themselves unfairly saddled with the 'boy band' label, despite their positive critical reviews and songwriting skills, and their success soon faded. The guys broke up in 2003, and they've all gotten involved in making solo material. Still, fans have hoped for years for some kind of reunion. In 2018, those dreams were finally realized, as BBMak reformed and uploaded an acoustic performance of "Back Here" on YouTube. The group followed that up with a reunion tour through the UK and the United States. Their first album in 17 years is set to release during the spring of 2019.
Don't Look Down
BBMak Lyrics
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Tell me where the light's gonna come from now
Is it you, was it me?
Fallin' out of hope, tightrope
After all baby, you should know not to be the cramp
All the talks by the fork, fallin', love is a high wire act
We've got to get our balance back
If you don't look down
(Don't look down)
Don't fear now
(Don't fear now)
We've already lost our way
The memory of yesterday
Is still strong enough to light the way
Don't look down
(Don't look down)
We can rebound
(We can rebound)
Whatever may lie ahead
Keep your eyes on me now
And baby, don't look down
A starry sky, a lullaby
Is all we need to fortify
What is weakening
Wasn't you, it was me
Running to get out or walk back in
I wanna end all this suffering
I do believe a second chance is coming
Love is a high wire act, got to be an acrobat
And I know you can still be that
If you don't look down
(Don't look down)
Don't fear now
(Don't fear now)
We've already lost our way
The memory of yesterday
Is still strong enough to light the way
Don't look down
(Don't look down)
We can rebound
(We can rebound)
Whatever may lie ahead
Keep your eyes on me now
And baby, don't look down
Don't listen to the crowd
I know the sky is ominous and stormy
(Stormy)
I know it's hard to find your shelter here
Inside you feel it's too far to be falling
(Falling)
But baby, don't your fear
If you don't look down
(Don't look down, you should never look down)
Don't fear now
(Don't fear now, you should never fear now)
We've already lost our way
The memory of yesterday
Is still strong enough to light the way
Don't look down
(Don't look down)
We can rebound
(We can rebound)
Whatever may lie ahead
Keep your eyes on me now
And baby, don't look down
And baby, don't look down
Don't look down, you should never look down
(Don't look down)
Don't fear now, you should never fear now
(Don't fear now)
Don't look down, you should never look down
Don't fear now, you should never fear now
The song "Don't Look Down" by BBMak is a message about holding on tight to love, even when it appears that everything is falling apart. The lyrics describe a couple who were once "way up high in the dark" but have lost their way and are struggling to regain their balance. The singer implores his partner not to give up on their relationship and to keep their eyes focused forward, rather than looking down at the abyss below. He acknowledges that the road ahead may be difficult, but insists that they can find their way back together if they stay strong and rely on each other.
The song combines a driving beat with soaring harmonies, creating a sense of urgency and hopefulness that perfectly matches the message of the lyrics. The bridge section, in particular, stands out as a moment of pure emotional release, as the singer pleads with his partner not to give up, even in the face of daunting obstacles. Overall, "Don't Look Down" is a powerful testament to the resilience of love and the human spirit.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I were way up high in the dark
We were in a difficult situation together, with limited clarity on what to do next.
Tell me where the light's gonna come from now
We're both unsure of where to turn or what to do next.
Is it you, was it me?
We're questioning who is responsible for our current situation.
Fallin' out of hope, tightrope
We're losing our hope and balance in this difficult situation.
After all baby, you should know not to be the cramp
We shouldn't let each other hold us back or hinder our progress.
All the talks by the fork, fallin', love is a high wire act
We've had misunderstandings and disagreements, and love can be difficult to navigate.
We've got to get our balance back
We need to find stability and regain our footing in this situation.
And I know we can still do that
We are both capable of finding our balance.
If you don't look down
If we don't get overwhelmed by the situation and lose focus,
(Don't look down)
Don't fear now
And if we don't let our fear control us,
(Don't fear now)
We've already lost our way
We've already made mistakes and gotten off track,
The memory of yesterday
But we can still draw on our past experiences,
Is still strong enough to light the way
To help guide us back to stability and success.
We can rebound
We can recover and get back on track,
(We can rebound)
Whatever may lie ahead
No matter what challenges come our way,
Keep your eyes on me now
Let's stay focused on each other and work together.
And baby, don't look down
Let's not get overwhelmed by our problems and lose hope.
A starry sky, a lullaby
Simple things, like the beauty of the night sky or a soothing song, can help us find peace.
Is all we need to fortify
We just need to find strength and calmness in the midst of difficulties.
What is weakening
Our situation or our relationship
Wasn't you, it was me
I take responsibility for what's happened and want to make things right.
Running to get out or walk back in
We've been indecisive and unsure about what actions to take.
I wanna end all this suffering
I want to find a solution that will put an end to our struggles and pain.
I do believe a second chance is coming
I have hope that we can turn things around and find success.
Love is a high wire act, got to be an acrobat
Love can be challenging and take skill to navigate and succeed in.
And I know you can still be that
I have faith that you can still navigate this situation with me and help us succeed.
Don't listen to the crowd
Don't let external pressures or opinions weigh us down or dictate our path.
I know the sky is ominous and stormy
I know this situation is difficult and uncertain.
(Stormy)
I know it's hard to find your shelter here
It's hard to find a safe place to land in this difficult situation.
Inside you feel it's too far to be falling
We both feel like we're in a free fall and there's no way to stop it.
(Falling)
But baby, don't your fear
Let's not let our fear control us and prevent us from finding our way out.
Don't look down, you should never look down
Don't get overwhelmed and lose hope.
Don't fear now, you should never fear now
Don't let fear control our actions or decisions.
Don't look down, you should never look down
Stay focused and don't lose sight of our goals.
Don't fear now, you should never fear now
Find strength in the midst of difficulties and keep moving forward.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANNE PREVEN, SCOTT CUTLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
NikkiKitty86
Thank you so much for uploading this song!!!! I love the movie On the Line!!!!! I love this song!!!!!! I have been looking for it everywhere!!!! This takes me way back!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!
Awais Ahmad
Man that was an incredible track of these guys
I can't believe so many years have been passed away and still there is charm and elegance in this song.
And (on the line) movie was incredible as well.
itsalondelly
When this movie is on I can't help to watch it and sing all the songs. Lol and btw On The Line was on the North side of Chicago
kristian sotto
this song and the movie brings great memories!
Caton Ralph
@NikkiKitty86 SAME! this has been my favorite movie since the 1st time i watched it, and has completely changed my views on love. and this song is amazing as well :)
3317277511 Waqar
Very elegant song bbmak
And movie on the line was such an adorable
noneya85
Why the fuck did this band have to break up?!
Antony Copland
They just released a new album
jessica crislip
noneya85 they are back on tour !
Carlie Sim
They reformed and are working on a new album