Bottom Line
Dennis Lloyd Lyrics


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Trying to get to the bottom line
But there is no escaping
Long days into longer nights
And my mind is fading
How long can I live this life?
Feelin' like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the bottom line where my home is waiting
Ain't a lot of situations
I don't get along with the shit I should avoid
I don't need a validation
Looking for the one that can really hear me through the noise
Been around just enough to know
That this life is a roller coaster
I'm laying on a bedroom floor
And I'm wondering if I'm getting closer

Wrong side of the border line
I'm sick of chasing
Getting drunk on a bus ride and I'm not engaging
How long can I live this life?
Feeling like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the state of mind where I'm never wasted

Ain't a lot of situations
I don't get along with the shit I should avoid
I don't need a validation
Looking for the one that can really hear me through the noise
Been around just enough to know
That this life is a roller coaster
I'm laying on a bedroom floor
And I'm wondering if I'm getting closer

Trying to get to the bottom line
But there is no escaping
Long days into longer nights
And my mind is fading
How long can I live this life




Feelin' like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the bottom line where my home is waiting

Overall Meaning

In "Bottom Line," Dennis Lloyd expresses his longing to find clarity and stability in his life. The repeated phrase "trying to get to the bottom line" reflects his desire to understand the core truth or essence of his existence. However, he feels trapped and unable to escape the cyclical pattern of his days turning into nights, leading to a sense of mental exhaustion and confusion. The line "feeling like I'm on the edge" suggests that he is on the brink of losing control or stability.


The reference to "the bottom line where my home is waiting" indicates that Lloyd sees this state of clarity and stability as his true place of belonging and comfort. It represents a sense of grounding and security that he seeks amidst the chaos and uncertainty of his life.


Throughout the song, Lloyd acknowledges his struggles in navigating different situations and his tendency to engage in activities or relationships that are detrimental. He admits that he doesn't need validation from others, but rather seeks someone who can truly understand and hear him amidst the noise and distractions of life. He has experienced enough to know that life is like a roller coaster, with its ups and downs, leaving him lying on a bedroom floor questioning if he is getting any closer to finding his desired state.


Line by Line Meaning

Trying to get to the bottom line
Struggling to understand the true essence or fundamental truth


But there is no escaping
Unable to avoid or evade the current situation


Long days into longer nights
Endless periods of time, filled with exhaustion and restlessness


And my mind is fading
Experiencing mental exhaustion or deterioration


How long can I live this life?
Questioning the feasibility or sustainability of the current lifestyle


Feelin' like I'm on the edge, so take me
Emotionally and mentally strained, wanting a release or escape


Right back to the bottom line where my home is waiting
Returning to the core or essence where one feels a sense of belonging or familiarity


Ain't a lot of situations
There aren't many circumstances


I don't get along with the shit I should avoid
Not being compatible or comfortable with things that should be avoided


I don't need a validation
Not seeking approval or confirmation from others


Looking for the one that can really hear me through the noise
Searching for someone who can truly understand and support amidst chaos or distractions


Been around just enough to know
Having enough experience or exposure to understand


That this life is a roller coaster
Acknowledging that life is filled with ups and downs, unpredictable and thrilling


I'm laying on a bedroom floor
Metaphorically feeling emotionally vulnerable or defeated


And I'm wondering if I'm getting closer
Reflecting or contemplating if progress is being made towards a desired goal or state


Wrong side of the border line
Being in a disadvantageous or unfavorable position


I'm sick of chasing
Tired or exhausted from pursuing something relentlessly


Getting drunk on a bus ride and I'm not engaging
Being uninterested or disconnected while resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms


How long can I live this life?
Questioning the sustainability or feasibility of the current lifestyle


Feeling like I'm on the edge, so take me
Feeling emotionally and mentally strained, desiring an escape or relief


Right back to the state of mind where I'm never wasted
Returning to a mental state or mindset where one feels fully present and not wasted




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Anthony Rossomando, Dennis Lloyd

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Lailly

Trying to get to the bottom line, but there is no escaping
Long days and longer nights
And my mind is fading
How long can I live this life?
Feelin' like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the bottom line
Where my home is waiting

[Chorus]
Ain't a lot of situations
I don't get along with the shit I should avoid
I don't need a validation
Looking for the one who can really hear me through the noise
Been around just enough to know
That this life is a roller coaster
I'm laying on the bedroom floor
And I'm wondering if I'm getting closer

[Verse 2]
Wrong side of the border line and I'm sick of chasing
Gеtting drunk on a bus ride and I'm not engaging
How long can I live this lifе?
Feeling like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the state of mind
Where I'm never wasted

Ain't a lot of situations
I don't get along with the shit I should avoid
I don't need a validation
Looking for the one who can really hear me through the noise
Been around just enough to know
That this life is a roller coaster
I'm laying on the bedroom floor
And I'm wondering if I'm getting closer

[Outro]
Trying to get to the bottom line, but there is no escaping
Long days and longer nights
And my mind is fading
How long can I live this life?
Feelin' like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the bottom line
Where my home is waiting



All comments from YouTube:

Lailly

Trying to get to the bottom line, but there is no escaping
Long days and longer nights
And my mind is fading
How long can I live this life?
Feelin' like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the bottom line
Where my home is waiting

[Chorus]
Ain't a lot of situations
I don't get along with the shit I should avoid
I don't need a validation
Looking for the one who can really hear me through the noise
Been around just enough to know
That this life is a roller coaster
I'm laying on the bedroom floor
And I'm wondering if I'm getting closer

[Verse 2]
Wrong side of the border line and I'm sick of chasing
Gеtting drunk on a bus ride and I'm not engaging
How long can I live this lifе?
Feeling like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the state of mind
Where I'm never wasted

Ain't a lot of situations
I don't get along with the shit I should avoid
I don't need a validation
Looking for the one who can really hear me through the noise
Been around just enough to know
That this life is a roller coaster
I'm laying on the bedroom floor
And I'm wondering if I'm getting closer

[Outro]
Trying to get to the bottom line, but there is no escaping
Long days and longer nights
And my mind is fading
How long can I live this life?
Feelin' like I'm on the edge, so take me
Right back to the bottom line
Where my home is waiting

אביבית עלמו

תענוג 🔥♥️💫

אביבית עלמו

תודה ח♥️💐🇮🇱

Andrea Menderson

Thank you very much!

Janis Bocelli

I’m obsessed with this man and his music!

The Predator

Me too

Robert Evans

Yessss how could you not be love denis

Asdrid Lara Vaca

Same!

אביבית עלמו

A star rising from the sky spreads light.💫 pleasure to hear on Friday morning before Shabbat.🇮🇱שבת שלום

Roshan V.R

Same

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