Gravity
Dennis De Young Lyrics


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Gravity keeps pulling me down
Gravity keeps pulling me down
Gravity keeps pulling me down
Gravity keeps pulling me down
Gravity keeps pulling me down
Gravity keeps pulling me down
Gravity keeps pulling me down
I want to go to Houston, I want to fly to the stars
But I may not have the "right stuff" to make the trip to mars
'cause it's so hard for me to get my weight off the
Ground
Yes, it's that gravity it keeps pulling me down

I want to climb mount Everest, and find my shangri-la
Learn the secrets of the universe from the wise man in Nepal
But it's so hard for me ? that mountain's so steep
I know my nose will bleed, 'cause gravity don't sleep
It don't sleep?

I'm floating? I'm floating? Above the crowd
No tensions? No pressures? I touch the clouds

I'm flying? I'm flying? In ecstasy
My problems can't find me zero gravity

Gravity keeps pulling me down
That gravity keeps pulling me down

I want to be a driver at the Monaco grand prix
Have the fastest car in Europe, and meet the royal family
But it's so dangerous ? it's not the speed that I fear
It's just so difficult to get my motor in gear

I want to be a millionaire, and own a baseball team
Have a private jet for shopping trips, and a
Chauffeured limousine




And pay no income tax, and be healthy and sound
But it's my gravity it keeps holding me down

Overall Meaning

In Dennis De Young's song "Gravity," the singer sings about his desire to achieve great things in life such as going to space, climbing Mt. Everest, and becoming a millionaire. However, he feels held back by the force of gravity that keeps pulling him down to the ground. The lyrics of the song allude to the frustration and limitations that people experience when trying to reach their goals.


The first verse in the song describes the singer's desire to go to Houston and fly to the stars, but he fears that he may not have what it takes to make it to Mars. He attributes his inability to launch into space to his weight and the force of gravity that keeps him tied to the ground. The second verse talks about the singer's desire to climb Mt. Everest and find Shangri-la, but he knows that the steep mountain will be difficult to climb and gravity will not let him stay up there for long. Similarly, he expresses his fear of driving at the Monaco Grand Prix because getting his motor in gear is difficult due to the force of gravity. In the end, he expresses his desire to be a millionaire and pay no income tax, but he feels limited by gravity, which keeps holding him down.


Overall, the song reflects on the limitations and frustrations that come with trying to achieve our goals and the force that seems to work against us. In essence, the song is a symbolic representation of the struggles of human experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


I want to go to Houston, I want to fly to the stars
The singer desires to travel to space.


But I may not have the "right stuff" to make the trip to mars
The singer may not be qualified or capable enough to make the journey to Mars.


'cause it's so hard for me to get my weight off the Ground
The singer struggles with lifting themselves off the ground due to the force of gravity.


Yes, it's that gravity it keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity is the cause of the singer's difficulty in lifting themselves off the ground.


I want to climb mount Everest, and find my shangri-la
The singer desires to climb Mount Everest and discover a utopian paradise.


Learn the secrets of the universe from the wise man in Nepal
The singer hopes to gain knowledge about the universe from a wise figure in Nepal.


But it's so hard for me ? that mountain's so steep
The difficulty of Mount Everest's steep incline makes it challenging for the singer to climb it.


I know my nose will bleed, 'cause gravity don't sleep
The force of gravity is so strong that it can cause the singer's nose to bleed during the climb.


It don't sleep?
The force of gravity never stops, even when the singer sleeps.


I'm floating? I'm floating? Above the crowd
The singer feels as though they are effortlessly floating above everyone else around them.


No tensions? No pressures? I touch the clouds
The singer's current state of floating makes them feel free from stress or pressure as if they are touching the clouds.


I'm flying? I'm flying? In ecstasy
The sensation of floating brings the singer great joy and happiness, making them feel like they are flying.


My problems can't find me zero gravity
Floating gives the singer a temporary escape from their problems and worries.


Gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity consistently pulls the singer downward.


That gravity keeps pulling me down
The force of gravity continues to pull the singer downward.


I want to be a driver at the Monaco grand prix
The singer desires to be a driver at a prestigious international racing event.


Have the fastest car in Europe, and meet the royal family
The singer wishes to own a very fast car and meet European royalty.


But it's so dangerous ? it's not the speed that I fear
The danger associated with being a driver in such an event makes the singer fearful, not simply the speed of the cars.


It's just so difficult to get my motor in gear
The singer struggles with starting their car, which hinders their ability to participate in the race.


I want to be a millionaire, and own a baseball team
The singer hopes to become rich and own a professional baseball team.


Have a private jet for shopping trips, and a Chauffeured limousine
The singer desires a lavish lifestyle complete with a private jet and chauffeured limousine.


And pay no income tax, and be healthy and sound
The singer wishes to avoid paying taxes and remain in good health.


But it's my gravity it keeps holding me down
The force of gravity serves as a metaphorical weight that is holding the singer back from achieving their dreams.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE MIDNIGHT, DAN HARTMAN

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