Going Down
Coast Modern Lyrics
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I can barely breathe
Spinning 'round, losing myself
Swallowed by the reef
Hear the siren call my name
I feel so warm inside
Drifting into the light
Salt water on your skin
I'll never taste again
No, not today, I won't leave right now
I didn't come this far just to lose you now
I won't go underground
I'm not ready, I'm not ready
I'm going down deeper still
Reaching for the sky
We were in love way back when
Bring you back tonight
Hear the siren call my name
I feel so warm inside
Drifting into the light
No, not today, I won't leave right now
I didn't come this far just to lose you now
I won't go underground
I won't go underground
Till I'm ready, I'm not ready
No, not today, I won't leave right now
I didn't come this far just to lose you now
I won't go underground
I won't go underground
I won't go underground
Till I'm ready, I'm not ready
The lyrics in Coast Modern's song "Going Down" depict the singer's journey through deep waters, with a sense of uncertainty and reluctance. There is a feeling of being trapped in the current and unable to resist the pull of the ocean, with the strong image of being "swallowed by the reef". The lyrics also suggest a certain level of acceptance, as the singer hears the siren's call and feels warm inside. The phrase "all my life before my eyes" hints at the possibility of a near-death experience or a moment of profound introspection.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of determination, as the singer insists that he will not leave or go underground until he is ready. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the singer's conviction, while the use of negative phrasing ("I won't leave right now", "I won't go underground") suggests that there is a sense of pressure to do so. The second verse continues the theme of nostalgia and longing, with a reference to a past love that the singer wants to "bring back tonight". This desire to reconnect with the past seems to be linked to the journey through the water, as if the experience is a way to process and let go of past relationships and experiences.
Overall, the lyrics in "Going Down" are rich in imagery and emotion, with a strong theme of resistance and acceptance. The ocean is both a source of danger and healing, and the singer's journey through it is a metaphor for the struggles and transformations of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going down, deeper still
Feeling overwhelmed and sinking into a deeper emotional state.
I can barely breathe
Experiencing extreme emotional distress.
Spinning 'round, losing myself
Feeling disoriented and disconnected from reality.
Swallowed by the reef
Being pulled under by a negative situation or emotion.
Hear the siren call my name
Being drawn towards something that may be harmful or destructive.
I feel so warm inside
Being tempted by something that feels exciting and enticing but may have negative consequences.
Drifting into the light
Giving in to temptation and being consumed by a negative situation or emotion.
All my life before my eyes
Reflecting on past experiences and realizing how they have led to the current situation.
Salt water on your skin
Remembering a past experience that will never be experienced again.
I won't go underground
Refusing to give up and let negative emotions take over completely.
Till I'm ready, I'm not ready
Acknowledging the need to overcome negative emotions and become emotionally ready before making a major decision or taking action.
Writer(s): Coleman Wyatt Trapp, Luke Smith
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
andrea a_l
I love this song so much!
Lee Clark
LOVE this SONG!!!
Shelby Slater
one of my favorite songs to hear live
dogedelish
Im glad i found this band and i think that it will get bigger and probably go a long way. Or atleast thats what i hope
will n
This song is so good hype for the album!
saskia
the only thing that went well in my life is finding these guys.
Brandon Kuehn
10,000% agree. Life was good when I first found them. I miss that year π₯²
BruhCoochie21
Glad I found this band :) really chill music just sounds great to me
x.x_ghosty_x.x :3
same
Ryder
Hey Luke and Coleman! You guys are so amazing and i love you. Will you please tell me how you learned how to produce so well? Were you taught by friend/family, or did you take classes?