Going Down
Beck Bogert & Appice Lyrics


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Suck it up, we're going down
30 seconds 'till we smash into the ground
The passengers have lost their smiles
Soon their bodies will be wreckage spread for miles

I'm in the shit, knee-deep in it, I think that this might hurt a bit
I leave my debts but no regrets - except I wish I'd took the train
Another day, another flight
There's not a chance of going down, but I just might
So this is it, this is goodbye
And I feel like I'm gonna lose my mind

I'm in the shit, knee-deep in it, I think that this might hurt a bit
I leave my debts but no regrets - except I wish I'd took the train

Everybody has their day and I guess I'm just the same
But I'm going nowhere
Everybody has their day, never thought it would be this way
And I really don't care

I'm in the shit, knee-deep in it, I think that this might hurt a bit
I leave my debts but no regrets - except I wish I'd took the train

We're going down, we're out of sky
It sure helps if you can see the funny side
So this is over and out, this is goodbye
And I'm feeling like I'm gonna lose my mind

I try to reach her, but she's not there
But back home I hope she knows how much I care




I ease the seat back and start to pray
To the same God that puts bombs in cargo bays

Overall Meaning

Going Down by Beck Bogert and Appice is a song about an airplane crash. The lyrics describe the feelings of the passengers and the impending doom they are about to face. The singer is in the plane with them, and he knows that they aren't going to make it. The line "Suck it up, we're going down" shows that the singer has accepted his fate and he is resigned to the fact that they are going to die. He also references the passengers losing their smiles, showing that the situation is serious and no one is taking it lightly.


The chorus of the song repeats three times, emphasizing the singer's impending doom. He talks about how he's knee-deep in it and thinks that it might hurt a bit, showing that he is afraid of the pain he will experience when the plane crashes. However, he leaves his debts with no regrets, except for the fact that he wished he had taken the train instead of the doomed flight.


The singer also talks about how everyone has their day, but he never thought it would be this way. He feels like he's going nowhere and is resigned to his fate. The line "And I'm feeling like I'm gonna lose my mind" shows that he is anxious and scared, but there is no escape. He ends his prayer by talking about how the same God who puts bombs in cargo bays will be the same God who decides whether they live or die.


Line by Line Meaning

Suck it up, we're going down
We are in a tough situation and there is no way out of it. We are headed towards a crash and we must face it head-on.


30 seconds 'till we smash into the ground
We are about to crash and it will happen within the next 30 seconds.


The passengers have lost their smiles
The passengers are frightened and have lost their sense of humor.


Soon their bodies will be wreckage spread for miles
The result of the crash will be disastrous and the wreckage will be spread over a large area.


I'm in the shit, knee-deep in it, I think that this might hurt a bit
I am in a bad situation and I know that it is going to hurt when things go south.


I leave my debts but no regrets - except I wish I'd took the train
I do not have any regrets about my life and the choices I have made, except for the fact that I should have taken a different mode of transportation.


Another day, another flight
This is a typical day for me, just another airplane ride.


There's not a chance of going down, but I just might
There is a very small chance that the airplane will crash, but there still is a chance and I am worried.


So this is it, this is goodbye
This is the end, and it is time to say goodbye to my life.


And I feel like I'm gonna lose my mind
I am extremely stressed and feel like I am losing my sanity.


Everybody has their day and I guess I'm just the same
Everyone has tough days, and today is one for me.


But I'm going nowhere
I am not getting anywhere and I am stuck in this situation.


Never thought it would be this way
I never imagined that my life would take this turn.


And I really don't care
I am at a point where I no longer care about the outcome.


We're going down, we're out of sky
We are crashing, and there is no way to stop it. We are running out of options.


It sure helps if you can see the funny side
Humor can help in difficult situations, and it would be helpful to see the lighter side of things.


So this is over and out, this is goodbye
This is the end, and it is time to say goodbye to my life.


And I'm feeling like I'm gonna lose my mind
I am extremely stressed and feel like I am losing my sanity.


I try to reach her, but she's not there
I try to contact someone, but I cannot reach them.


But back home I hope she knows how much I care
Although I cannot reach her, I hope that the person I care about knows how much I love them.


I ease the seat back and start to pray
I am trying to find some solace in my thoughts and begin to pray.


To the same God that puts bombs in cargo bays
I am praying to a power that has the ability to both give life and take it away, even with such negative means as bombs.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLEN TOUSSAINT

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Comments from YouTube:

@Agent40oz

This tune is one of many great ones on this album. One of the best live albums ever.

@giuseppelanari6389

Best version ever.

@crungechannel483

I LIKE BBA'S "GOING DOWN" VERY MUCH !! EXTREMELY COOOOOL!!

@SebZoso

Beast of a track

@bigbictors2804

a lot of versions this one for me , thank you lads, love all, big

@ogrebattle22763

It doesn't get any better let me tell ya....

@pierollanos1746

Fuckkkkk! Amazing!

@JoeSzilagy

At 2:20: I'll bet Jeff didn't have that problem though, seeing that's where his biggest fan base is, for starters!

@susantyrellfans

Don Nix folks.

@felixalcott

Sounds like 'Slim Jenkins Place' by Booker T and the MGs. Stolen riff?? :O

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