Down Low
Betzefer Lyrics


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All problems consist
Of people caught in frames,
Freedom is enemy
To everyone of them
On legacy They'll spit
And all because of fear
Of proving to be no one
When no one else is near

But these marks on my skin I can't replace
And in turn, all will prove to help me last
Yeha these things just don't let me ever die
And if I'm a bit over the edge
Please forgive me
I'm already gone away

What's behind your eyes
Is what you should all treasure
Shit you drink, crap you like
Don't make you fucking special
Whiskey's fucking scotch
And beer's fucking lager
And reign in blood is the best
Damn fucking album ever

Still you want to take a chance?
Well take a good look at the painful truth
A new kind designed to stay
Will always come around

But these marks on my skin I can't replace
And in turn, all will prove to help me last
Yeha these things just don't let me ever die
And if I'm a bit over the edge




Please forgive me
I'm already gone away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Betzefer's song "Down Low" reflect on the idea that most of the problems in society arise because people are afraid of being themselves and being judged by others. The first stanza suggests that individuals are constrained by the societal and cultural frames they are forced to live in. Freedom is considered as an enemy because it questions the norms they have been following all their lives. Consequently, they start spitting on their legacy, hoping to hide their fear of being no one if they step out of their comfort zone. The singer, however, talks about the marks on his skin, which he cannot replace. These marks are symbols of his true self, which he is not willing to compromise on. He believes that these marks will help him last and never die because he has the courage to be himself.


In the second stanza, the singer criticizes people who try to portray themselves as special by drinking specific types of alcohol or listening to certain types of music. He believes that what's behind one's eyes, their true selves, is what they should treasure instead of trying to fit in by indulging in societal norms. The singer stresses that these marks are a part of who he is, and he can't replace them with any superficial pleasure or indulgences. He also warns the listeners that even if you take a chance and try to be different, society will eventually come out with a new kind of norm, and you will have to adapt again.


Line by Line Meaning

All problems consist
Every problem is caused by


Of people caught in frames,
People who are limited by societal expectations


Freedom is enemy
The concept of freedom is seen as a threat


To everyone of them
By all who fall into this societal conformity


On legacy They'll spit
They will reject the traditional values of the past


And all because of fear
Because they are afraid


Of proving to be no one
Of being insignificant and unremarkable


When no one else is near
When they are alone with themselves


But these marks on my skin I can't replace
The scars on my body are permanent reminders of my past


And in turn, all will prove to help me last
These scars will give me strength and endurance


Yeha these things just don't let me ever die
These scars keep me alive


And if I'm a bit over the edge
If I'm a bit crazy


Please forgive me
Please excuse me


I'm already gone away
I am already detached and unreachable


What's behind your eyes
Your true thoughts and feelings


Is what you should all treasure
It is something special that should be valued


Shit you drink, crap you like
The things you consume and enjoy


Don't make you fucking special
Don't make you unique or exceptional


Whiskey's fucking scotch
Whiskey is a type of scotch


And beer's fucking lager
Beer is a type of lager


And reign in blood is the best
The album named Reign in Blood is the greatest


Damn fucking album ever
The best album ever made


Still you want to take a chance?
Do you still want to take a risk?


Well take a good look at the painful truth
Consider the harsh reality


A new kind designed to stay
A new type that is meant to last


Will always come around
Will always emerge eventually




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Dan

All problems consist
Of people caught in frames
Freedom is enemy
To everyone of them
On legacy they'll spit
And all because of fear
Of proving to be no one
When no one else is near

But these marks on my skin I can't replace
And in turn, all will prove to help me last
Yeah these things just don't let me ever die
So if I'm a bit over the edge
Please forgive me
I'm already gone away

What's behind your eyes
Is what you should all treasure
Shit you drink, crap you like
Don't make you fucking special
Whiskey's fucking scotch
And beer is fucking lager
And reign in blood is the best
Damn fucking album ever

Still you want to take a chance?
Well take a good look at the painful truth
A new kind designed to stay
Will always come around

But these marks on my skin I can't replace
And in turn, all will prove to help me last
Yeah these things just don't let me ever die
So if I'm a bit over the edge
Please forgive me
I'm already gone away



All comments from YouTube:

Blackefeltsch

Best groove metal album ever.

Dan

All problems consist
Of people caught in frames
Freedom is enemy
To everyone of them
On legacy they'll spit
And all because of fear
Of proving to be no one
When no one else is near

But these marks on my skin I can't replace
And in turn, all will prove to help me last
Yeah these things just don't let me ever die
So if I'm a bit over the edge
Please forgive me
I'm already gone away

What's behind your eyes
Is what you should all treasure
Shit you drink, crap you like
Don't make you fucking special
Whiskey's fucking scotch
And beer is fucking lager
And reign in blood is the best
Damn fucking album ever

Still you want to take a chance?
Well take a good look at the painful truth
A new kind designed to stay
Will always come around

But these marks on my skin I can't replace
And in turn, all will prove to help me last
Yeah these things just don't let me ever die
So if I'm a bit over the edge
Please forgive me
I'm already gone away

Dank Murphy

Am I the only one who loves the drummer? He just has such a solid beat

John Mundinger

Killer drummer lmao

Alex Masters

First time I hear this song was in With Full Force, fodastico!!!

DarthIsMyFather

not a single dislike! that's the spirit

Idan Frid

סוף סוף להקת מטאל איכותית ישראלית. 😍

Ricardo Rivera Reynosa

great song

GokusGames

sounds awesome also in 1.25 speed

Giuseppe Usai

Non riesco a togliermela dalla testa

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