All The Way Down
Dive Lyrics


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Why do I feel that I'm the only one who tries
To find the little bit of good that comes from life
I'm sick of fighting just to have my way
Cause I'm playing to lose, when I'm playing your game
And I am going, I am going

All the way down there's no way to save me
Why can't I be ok?
I am all the way down, you will never take me
All the way, all the way down

You try to tell me it will be ok
But do you think that all these thoughts just go away?
Try to listen, try to understand
What you're getting in life is what I never had
And I am going, I am going

All the way down there's no way to save me
Why can't I be ok?
I am all the way down, you will never take me
All the way, all the way down

And I am running dry on confidence
And I'm running low on hope

I'll dig until my fingers break
To get out of this whole
My bodies feeling empty
There's nowhere left to go
I am losing, I am failing

All the way down there's no way to save me
Why can't I be ok?
I am all the way down, you will never take me
All the way, all the way down

All the way down there's no way to save me
Why can't I be ok?
I am all the way down, you will never take me
All the way, all the way down

All the way down there's no way to save me
Why can't I be ok?
I am all the way down, you will never take me




All the way, all the way...
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Overall Meaning

In โ€œAll the Way Downโ€, Dive sings about feeling lost and hopeless, struggling to find meaning in life. The opening lines suggest that the singer is feeling isolated and alone in a world where most people seem to have given up on trying to find the good in life. The mention of โ€œplaying your gameโ€ implies that the singer feels like they are constantly trying to fit in with others and meet their expectations, but that this has become an exhausting battle.


The chorus hammers home the sense of despair, with the repeated refrain of โ€œall the way downโ€. There is no hope of rescue or salvation for the singer, who seems resigned to their fate. The line โ€œYou will never take meโ€ suggests that the singer is determined to hold on to some sense of control and autonomy, even as they feel like they are drowning.


The bridge of the song sees the singer struggling with a lack of confidence and hope. The repetition of โ€œI amโ€ reinforces their sense of identity as someone who is failing and losing their way. The song ends on a poignant note, with the final repetition of โ€œall the way downโ€ driving home the sense of hopelessness and futility that the singer is experiencing.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do I feel that I'm the only one who tries
I feel like I am the only one who is constantly trying to see the good in life.


To find the little bit of good that comes from life
I am searching for the small positive aspects in life.


I'm sick of fighting just to have my way
I am tired of constantly battling to get what I want.


Cause I'm playing to lose, when I'm playing your game
I am knowingly participating in a game that I know I will not win.


And I am going, I am going
I am moving forward, regardless of the obstacles in my path.


All the way down there's no way to save me
I am at the bottom of a destructive cycle, and there seems to be no way out.


Why can't I be ok?
I cannot seem to find contentment or happiness, no matter how hard I try.


You try to tell me it will be ok
People try to comfort me and assure me that things will get better.


But do you think that all these thoughts just go away?
But do you truly believe that I can simply forget all of my struggles and negative thoughts?


Try to listen, try to understand
Please make an effort to genuinely comprehend what I am going through.


What you're getting in life is what I never had
It seems like others are experiencing happiness and success that I have never experienced.


And I am running dry on confidence
I am losing faith in my abilities and myself.


And I'm running low on hope
My optimism for the future is fading.


I'll dig until my fingers break
I will not give up, no matter how hard the struggle becomes.


To get out of this whole
I am determined to climb out of this dark place of despair.


My bodies feeling empty
I feel drained and exhausted, both mentally and physically.


There's nowhere left to go
I am at my lowest point and I feel as though I have hit a dead end.


I am losing, I am failing
I am struggling and failing to overcome my challenges.


All the way down there's no way to save me
I feel like I have fallen too far and there is no hope for me.


All the way, all the way down
I have hit rock bottom, with no escape in sight.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@donholbert7986

Sick and tired of this world
There's no more air
Tripping over myself
Going nowhereย 
Waitingย 
Suffocating
No direction
I took a dive

On all the way down
I saw youย 
And you save me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
And on the way down
I almost fell right through
But I held on to you

Been wondering why
It's only me
Have you always been inside?
Waiting to beย 
It's all rightย 
Sunlight on my face
Wake up, yeah

I'm alive
'Cause on the way down
I saw you
And you saved me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
On the way down
I almost fell right through
But I held onto you

I was so afraid
I'm going under
But now
Weight of the world
Feels like nothing
No nothing

Down down down
You're all I wanted
Down down down
You're all I needed now
Down down down
You're all I wanted
You're all I needed

Ah ah
Ah Ah
And won't forget the way you love me
Ah
All I wanted
All I needed now

On the way down
I saw you
Save me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
And on the way down
I almost fell right through
But held onto you
Down down downย 
But I held onto you
Down down downย 
But I held onto you
Held onto you



All comments from YouTube:

@PilotHardy

Fun fact: John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls was Ryanโ€™s mentor & helped write this song. When you listen, you can hear itโ€™s very Goo Goo Dolls-esque.

@taurusfroggy

I thought this was by the GGD

@ke11yke11z

You are right ๐Ÿค”

@adeho789

That's probably why I just thought... This is actually a pretty nice song. Loved listening to The Goo Goo Dolls when I was younger. Just got this recommendation out of nowhere.

@ke11yke11z

@@adeho789 same ๐Ÿ˜‚
Not complaining

@amandahugenkiss

Even more fun of a fact, their tour manager, Chip Douglas, traded a streetwalker 2 packs of cigarettes and a big gulp to play Ashlee's part. She's not even in 90% of the video. It's a just a homeless person wearing a prosthetic nose and wig. Hollywood is magic!

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@usapatriot3592

I'm at work right now. 7:52 am, at Lowes. This song was playing. It plays almost daily. I love it. Im 32 and I still love this song.

@Michaeleism

Usually the best time for great music to come on. The store isn't usually that crowded then and it's the calmness of it all in such a large space with the music playing.

@brandonchappell989

I work at Loweโ€™s too! And hear this song all the time. I love it

@cosmosaic8117

Bro Iโ€™m here because of Home Depot

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