Hole broke his finger in a soccer accident, so, even though he was left-handed, he started playing the guitar with his right. He did this by putting the slide on his index finger and then hanging his hand over the top of the guitar neck. By the time his finger healed, he had gotten so used to the 'wrong' way of playing that he never turned back.
Hole became a professional in 1972, working with a band in London. He returned to Perth in 1974 and spent the next 20 years touring the Western Australian pub circuit. To keep his fans happy, he eventually released "Short Fuse Blues," a tape which he had financed, produced, and recorded with his band, Short Fuse in 1990. He sold the album during pub performances. On a whim, Hole sent a copy to "Guitar Player" magazine in the U.S. The editor, Jas Obrecht, was so impressed that he wrote an article hailing Hole as the newest guitar wizard and comparing him to such greats as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King. A copy of the album was soon in the hands of Alligator Records' president Bruce Iglauer who signed Hole as the first non-American artist in the label's history. Hole then signed a European deal with Provogue Records.
The ensuing albums and tours, of the U.S. and Europe, helping Hole increase his worldwide popularity. "Under the Spell" won an ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) in the Blues/Roots category in 1999. Hole, now having ten albums under his wing, continues to tour worldwide for half the year, and still makes his home in the Darling Scarp of Western Australia the other half.
Going Down
Dave Hole Lyrics
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Down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground
She's gone
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground
So, I'm going down
Down, down, down, down
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, yes I am
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the
Well, I'm goin' down
Down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground
Gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the
Well, I'm down
Down, down, down, down, down
I'm goin' down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground, yes I have
Well, she walked out the door
And I crawled right out there
The lyrics to Dave Hole's song Going Down appear to be about a man who has lost his significant other and is feeling down and out as a result. He repeats the phrase "I'm going down" multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the depth of his emotions. The use of repetition in the lyrics create a sense of despair and hopelessness that mirrors the singer's feelings.
The second half of the song repeats the phrase "she's gone" emphasizing the loss he has experienced. In the final lines of the song, he acknowledges that his partner has walked out on him and he has "crawled right out there" to deal with the aftermath.
The use of the phrase "big feet on the ground" may be an indication that the singer is attempting to keep himself grounded during this difficult time. The image of his head out the window may also symbolize his attempt to escape or process his feelings.
Overall, the song is a powerful representation of the emotions associated with heartbreak and the difficult process of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I'm going down
The singer is acknowledging that they are descending into a state of sadness or despair.
Down, down, down, down, down
The repetition of the word 'down' emphasizes the extent of the singer's descent.
I'm going down
The singer reiterates their acknowledgment that they are descending deeper into despair.
Down, down, down, down, down
Repeated for emphasis once again.
I've got my head out the window
The artist is trying to clear their thoughts and emotions by letting the wind blow in their face.
And my big feet on the ground
The singer is trying to ground themselves in reality by focusing on physical sensations.
She's gone
The singer's sadness stems from the fact that someone they cared about has left them.
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Repeated for emphasis.
I've got my head out the window
The artist repeats this line to show that they are still clinging to their attempt to clear their thoughts and emotions.
And my big feet on the ground
Reiterated for emphasis.
So, I'm going down
The singer reiterates their acknowledgment that they are descending into sadness or despair.
Down, down, down, down
Reiterated for emphasis.
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
The repetition emphasizes the singer's descent.
Yes I am
The singer acknowledges that they are continuing to descend.
Gone
Reiterated to emphasize the loss the singer is feeling.
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Repeated for emphasis.
I've got my head out the window
The artist repeats this line to show that they still haven't given up on trying to clear their thoughts and emotions.
And my big feet on the
The line is cut off, but presumably the singer repeats 'ground,' as they have done in previous verses.
Well, I'm down
The singer has reached their lowest point emotionally.
Down, down, down, down, down
Repeated for emphasis.
I'm goin' down
Reiterated to emphasize the artist's descent.
Down, down, down, down, down
Reiterated for emphasis.
I've got my head out the window
The singer repeats this line to show that they are still clinging to their attempt to clear their thoughts and emotions.
And my big feet on the ground, yes I have
Reiterated to emphasize the artist's attempt to ground themselves in reality.
Well, she walked out the door
The singer is specifying that the person who left them didn't just disappear, they left on their own accord.
And I crawled right out there
The singer is indicating that they are willing to follow the person who left them, even if it means going through unpleasant experiences like crawling on the ground.
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.