In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the "crystalization event" in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Hood. Since then they have performed for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic groups, mostly playing close to home and for many years distributing recordings like itinerant madmen, for free.
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Going Down
Blitzen Trapper Lyrics
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It's loose lips sinking ships tonight
It's loose lips sinking ships tonight
Going down, going down, oh
The scene's so slippery
Those suckers cut my ripcord as I quit the shoot
Slippin through my grip I hit the ground
Like the rain
All the way to the fall
You can think twice or not at all...
This girl's a cluster of light
Drips(?) I think of lipstick burnt round fingertips
Sometimes guitars make her sick
Going down, going down, oh
The lyrics to Blitzen Trapper's song "Going Down" are deeply symbolic and can be interpreted as a warning against speaking ill of others. The line "Your sister better not convince the crowd" implies that someone is trying to turn others against the singer's sister. The next line "It's loose lips sinking ships tonight" suggests that talking behind someone's back can be dangerous and lead to negative consequences. The repetition of "Going down, going down, oh" further emphasizes this ominous warning.
The next verse describes a dangerous situation that the singer finds themselves in. The line "Those suckers cut my ripcord as I quit the shoot" suggests that the singer's safety line has been sabotaged, making their descent from a height all the more dangerous. The image of "slipping through my grip" and hitting the ground is vividly described, with the sound being likened to rain. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a difficult situation that the singer is struggling to control.
The final verse is more abstract and seems to describe a woman who is feeling lost and disconnected. The line "This girl's a cluster of light" suggests that there is something bright and positive about her, but this is offset by the negativity implied by "sometimes guitars make her sick." This final image could be interpreted as a warning against the dangers of judging others without understanding their perspective.
Overall, the lyrics to "Going Down" are poetic and rich in symbolism. They warn against the dangers of loose talk and encourage empathy and understanding for others.
Line by Line Meaning
Your sister better not convince the crowd
Don't let your sister manipulate or persuade people tonight
It's loose lips sinking ships tonight
People's careless talk or gossip may lead to disastrous consequences tonight
Going down, going down, oh
Something bad is going to happen soon
The scene's so slippery
The situation is unpredictable and uncontrolled
Those suckers cut my ripcord as I quit the shoot
Somebody played a dirty trick on me when I was escaping a dangerous situation
Slippin through my grip I hit the ground
I lost my control and landed on the ground suddenly
Make it sound like the rain
Let the noise of my fall be heard like that of raindrops
All the way to the fall
From the beginning till the end of the calamity
You can think twice or not at all...
You may hesitate or act impulsively, but the outcome will be the same
This girl's a cluster of light
This girl shines like a constellation of stars
Drips(?) I think of lipstick burnt round fingertips
I see traces of lipstick burnt around her fingertips, which makes me doubt her intentions
Sometimes guitars make her sick
Sometimes music makes her feel ill or uncomfortable
Going down, going down, oh
Something bad is going to happen soon
Writer(s): Eric Earley
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.