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So Low
Dallas Green Lyrics
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over and over until you notice me
until my voice breaks
and all this heartache
ten thousand times I will scream
over and over until you notice me
until my voice breaks
gently fades away
so where are the pictures, of you and me
put them aside for no one else to see
afraid of what they might say
not if my heart breaks
at least i have your yesterday
is there something going on?
Isn't something going on?
you said you want it to be the way it was before
now something's going on
isn't something going on
no it's not gonna be the way it was before
The lyrics of Dallas Green's song "So Low" depict a person who is desperately trying to get the attention of someone they care about. The repetition of "ten thousand times I will scream" highlights the intensity of their feelings and the lengths they are willing to go to be noticed. The idea of their voice breaking suggests that they are emotionally exhausted, and the heartache they mention is likely caused by the person they are trying to get through to.
The second verse of the song suggests that there is some kind of secrecy involved in the relationship. The singer wants to keep pictures of themselves and the other person hidden away from the judgment of others, but at the same time, they want to be acknowledged and valued by the person they care about. The line "at least I have your yesterday" suggests that their relationship may be in the past or has changed in some way.
The refrain "isn't something going on" adds a sense of confusion and uncertainty to the song. The singer seems to be trying to decipher what the other person is feeling and whether they still want to be in a relationship. The final line, "no it's not gonna be the way it was before," suggests that something has changed irreparably, and the singer is struggling to accept it.
Overall, "So Low" is a poignant portrayal of the pain that can come from unrequited love and the frustration of trying to make a relationship work when the other person's feelings are uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
Ten thousand times I will scream
I will scream repeatedly, countless times
over and over until you notice me
Until you become aware of me, I will continue this action
until my voice breaks
I will keep screaming until my voice gives out
and all this heartache
The pain in my heart
gently fades away
Gradually disappears
so where are the pictures, of you and me
Where are the photos, of the two of us?
put them aside for no one else to see
Hide them away from others' view
afraid of what they might say
Fearful of others' opinions or comments
not if my heart breaks
Even if it causes me pain
at least i have your yesterday
I am content having our past memories together
is there something going on?
Is there a hidden situation?
Isn't something going on?
Isn't there something happening?
you said you want it to be the way it was before
You previously stated that you want the past to coincide with the present
now something's going on
Currently, there is a change
isn't something going on
Isn't there something happening?
no it's not gonna be the way it was before
Things will not return to how they previously were
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jen Andrews
this guy is amazing , beautiful song
edward beadel
love this! i though i had all his music. where can i download a good copy of this??
Joshua Chrapkowski
I think its just a DallasGreen song but he does preform it at City And Colour concerts it is beautiful !
ThatITGuy
This video should have way more views!! Is this a cover or did he write it, I've never heard it until today..
gypsyqueen1964
I love you Dallas! Happy Valentines Day!
Josh Gonzalez
This is Dallas Green before he called himself " City and Colour". But he also plays with a variety of artists as well. Actually this is one of the few songs that made it to where he is now, i mean... other than Alexisonfire, but then again he started his own thing before that too. I remember seeing them with my ex girlfriend Jenna at the Leisure Time Club before they made their self titled album, good times.. our friends band called "Nexus" played that night and that's how Cheers
Beejanna1989
Amazing
Mike Anderson
Dallas recorded an old ep when he was just messing around with stuff and playing little side shows on Alexis tours. Its not in any discographies or anything. Its weird. I was lucky enough to find someone nice enough to share it and the helicon blue album with me. It has demos of sleeping sickness and like knives and stuff. The album art I got said "The Simple Songs EP" It may be wrong. Sorry for the ramblings!
Ollie Hunter
its the guitar part from what would later become sidewalk when she walks by alexisonfire from the album watch out
Josh Gonzalez
was introduced to the band, even though I left with a popped eye vessel.. it was a fucked great mini mosh pit as a city boy being in a small town lol. Cheers(omit the last cheers.. I'm a bit drunk x.x)