Turn It Up We're Going Down
Crowned King Lyrics


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So turn it off now
It's never as it seems
They're so absurd so old
T hey swear they won't do ya
Swear they won't do ya wrong
So are you with me
Are you with me
Cause everything is coming down, they say
There's nowhere left for us to run, away
And while they keep us scared, so scared to make a sound
Let's turn it up we're going down

Let's break the silence
Let's not break the news
Cause breaking stories breaks the hearts of children
What's there left to do




So are you with me
Are you with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Crowned King's song "Turn It Up We're Going Down" are about breaking away from the traditional ways of the world that the singers feel are suffocating them. The song urges the listener to reject the negativity and absurdities in the world and not to be afraid to be heard or stand up for what is right. The singers also stress the importance of unity, asking if the listener is with them in this mission to break free from the chains of conformity.


The song's lyrics also allude to the idea of impending doom or disaster, with lines like "Everything is coming down" and "There's nowhere left for us to run, away." The singers seem to suggest that instead of allowing fear to consume them, they should turn up the volume and face the problems head-on. The line "Let's break the silence, let's not break the news" implies that the singers want action rather than just talk, and they don't want to further distress those who are already struggling.


Overall, "Turn It Up We're Going Down" can be seen as a call to action, urging listeners to break free from the confines of the world's expectations and be unapologetically themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

So turn it off now
Stop paying attention to what they're saying.


It's never as it seems
Don't believe what they're telling you at face value.


They're so absurd so old
Those in power are out of touch and archaic.


They swear they won't do ya
They promise they won't harm you.


Swear they won't do ya wrong
They swear they won't betray you.


So are you with me
Will you join me?


Cause everything is coming down, they say
The situation is deteriorating, according to those in power.


There's nowhere left for us to run, away
We can't escape the problems we face.


And while they keep us scared, so scared to make a sound
Those in power are intimidating us into silence.


Let's turn it up we're going down
Let's speak up and fight back against this oppressive system.


Let's break the silence
Let's stop being quiet and start speaking out.


Let's not break the news
Let's not reveal the full extent of the problem to children.


Cause breaking stories breaks the hearts of children
The truth can be too much for children to handle.


What's there left to do
We have to take action to solve the problem.


So are you with me
Will you take action with me?




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Comments from YouTube:

@tarnesh33

saw em live a couple years ago in a tattoo parlour in my hometow. was my birthday, and their were a grand total of 8 people there including the band. Best Birthday EVER

@gemmalebert1059

The trumpets and trombones making such an epic epiphany of a breakdown. 😏🤟🏻🤟🤟🏿🤟🏾🤟🏽

@aquariusrecords

Glad you like it!

@nueonetwo

Met these guys when they played Canada day at endoplasmic in like 03, trombone player was super chill. Volunteered to set up the show when I heard they were playing just so I could meet them.

@deadstockk

I really love Crowned King, I had a copy of their CD but I honestly have no idea where it is now. Does anyone know where I could get a copy?

@oxident

get ready for their new stuff coming out soon, i hear its really good.

@dropkickdemon21

ah nostalgia. Listen to this song 15 years ago... Senior High school time, well this song bring me back to that time

@aquariusrecords

Enjoy it!

@AILDgURL

Love this vid! The lead vocals(4get his name haha) is sooo cute! I love it at the end where the dude in the pink shirt(has the 70's look going on)actually nails that trick...it woulda been funny to see him bail! LOL

@sol319

what kind of guitar does this guy use, it looks so badass

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