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Shot Down
Django Django Lyrics
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There's no love lost
Don't take me for a fool or
I'll keep the prize that we had split
The day I'll quit weighs on my mind heavily
Deceived, run short of luck, double crossed
Shot down, follow behind 'til I find you
Tables have turned, and I see you
Staring right back at me
Walk, in silence you were gone
Now all is lost, you always said that I'd be the one
To cut you from the pack, I should have known
Seeing that dust where you've flown
My love has gone, it's way too late
You sleight of hand deceived me and sealed our fate
You've taken back the cards, lost one by one
And in the game we've begun, undone
Run short of luck, double crossed
Shot down, left on the ground but I see you
Staring right back at me, let down
Tables have turned, and I hear you
Walking away from me
Shot down, follow behind 'til I find you
Running ahead of me, let down
Tables have turned, and I see you
Staring right back at me
I follow behind you
You thought that you'd lost me
I'll never forget it
You'll always remind me
You left it, you bind it
You took it, I'll find it
Don't ever forget it
I'll always remember
I follow behind you
You thought that you'd lost me
I'll never forget it
You'll always remind me
You left it, you bind it
You took it, I'll find it
Don't ever forget it
I'll always remember
The lyrics to Django Django's song “Shot Down” paint a picture of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer seems to be addressing their former lover, warning them not to underestimate them or take advantage of their emotions. The line “the prize that we had split” suggests that the two had previously shared something valuable, but now the singer is considering keeping it all for themselves. The recurring theme of deception and being double-crossed suggests that trust played a major role in the relationship’s demise.
The chorus has a sense of chasing and being chased. The singer is “following behind” and “running ahead” of their lover. The tables have turned, and the lover who once left the singer is now the one being “shot down” and “left on the ground.” The line “seeing that dust where you’ve flown” implies that the lover has moved on, leaving nothing behind.
The final verse of the song expresses a sense of resentment and determination. The singer will never forget what their lover has done and will always remember that they were deceived. They vow to find what was taken from them, suggesting that they may be seeking revenge or closure.
Overall, “Shot Down” is a dynamic portrayal of a relationship gone wrong, filled with emotion and symbolism that hint at the depth of its impact. The song's catchy melody, energetic guitar riffs, and inventive percussion blend elements of indie rock, psychedelic pop, and electronic music, making it a standout track on Django Django's debut album.
Line by Line Meaning
Walk out and don't look back
Leave and don't turn back
There's no love lost
We don't love each other anymore
Don't take me for a fool or
Don't underestimate me or
I'll keep the prize that we had split
I will keep my share of what we had
The day I'll quit weighs on my mind heavily
I am constantly thinking about the day I might leave
Deceived, run short of luck, double crossed
I feel deceived and betrayed
Shot down, follow behind 'til I find you
I will pursue you until I find you
Running ahead of me, let down
You disappointed me and left me behind
Tables have turned, and I see you
The situation has changed, and now I see you again
Staring right back at me
Looking directly at me
Walk, in silence you were gone
You left quietly and without explanation
Now all is lost, you always said that I'd be the one
Everything is ruined, you always said I would be the one to mess it up
To cut you from the pack, I should have known
I should have realized that isolating you from your people would cause problems
Seeing that dust where you've flown
I see the evidence of where you've been
My love has gone, it's way too late
My love is lost and it's too late to fix it
You sleight of hand deceived me and sealed our fate
You tricked me and ruined our future
You've taken back the cards, lost one by one
You took control of the situation and ruined everything
And in the game we've begun, undone
Our relationship has failed
Shot down, left on the ground but I see you
You may have defeated me, but I can still see you
Tables have turned, and I hear you
The situation has changed, and now I can hear you
Walking away from me
Leaving me behind
I follow behind you
I am chasing after you
You thought that you'd lost me
You thought you got rid of me
I'll never forget it
I will always remember what you did to me
You'll always remind me
I am constantly reminded of what you did to me
You left it, you bind it
You abandoned what we had, and now it is your responsibility
You took it, I'll find it
You may have taken it, but I will eventually get it back
Don't ever forget it
Remember what you did to me
I'll always remember
I will never forget what you did to me
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: James Dixon, Vincent Neff, David Maclean, Thomas Grace
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LeavingIt Blank
Walk out and don't look back
There's no love lost
Don't take me for a fool or
I'll keep the prize that we had split
The day I'll quit weighs on my mind heavily
Deceived, run short of luck, double crossed
Shot down, follow behind 'til I find you
Running ahead of me
Let down, tables have turned
And I hear you walking away from me
Walk, in silence you were gone
Now all is lost, you always said that I'd be the one
To cut you from the pack, I should have known
Seeing that dust where you've flown
My love has gone, it's way too late
You sleight of hand deceived me and sealed our fate
You've taken back the cards, lost one by one
And in the game we've begun, undone
Run short of luck, double crossed
Shot down, left on the ground but I see you
Staring right back at me
Let down, tables have turned
And I hear you walking away from me
Shot down, follow behind 'til I find you
Running ahead of me
Let down, tables have turned
And I see you staring right back at me
I follow behind you
You thought that you'd lost me
I'll never forget it
You'll always remind me
You left it, you bind it
You took it, I'll find it
Don't ever forget it
I'll always remember
I follow behind you
You thought that you'd lost me
I'll never forget it
You'll always remind me
You left it, you bind it
You took it, I'll find it
Don't ever forget it
I'll always remember
Raoul Moreira
This band has my heart. I'm gonna buy the hell out of the merchandise store at their concert I'm attending in 2 weeks just because I think they deserve to earn money with their so so sophisticated music and never-ending trippy video content. Priceless shit I love it
hotdog12345654
How the hell is django django not the most famous band in the world yet? I dont think I have ever heard a song from them I didnt like!
LeavingIt Blank
They're too unique and original, and their sound too sophisticated.
Patrick Davies
I was just thinking the same!
Quirky Purple
Django Django stuff is so well produced like good pop music but with "alternative" intricacies. It's just going to be future-proofed and sounding nice in decades to come.
Mitsuko Suki
It sounds like mix of depeche mode and tears for fears. I love it!!
LeavingIt Blank
Walk out and don't look back
There's no love lost
Don't take me for a fool or
I'll keep the prize that we had split
The day I'll quit weighs on my mind heavily
Deceived, run short of luck, double crossed
Shot down, follow behind 'til I find you
Running ahead of me
Let down, tables have turned
And I hear you walking away from me
Walk, in silence you were gone
Now all is lost, you always said that I'd be the one
To cut you from the pack, I should have known
Seeing that dust where you've flown
My love has gone, it's way too late
You sleight of hand deceived me and sealed our fate
You've taken back the cards, lost one by one
And in the game we've begun, undone
Run short of luck, double crossed
Shot down, left on the ground but I see you
Staring right back at me
Let down, tables have turned
And I hear you walking away from me
Shot down, follow behind 'til I find you
Running ahead of me
Let down, tables have turned
And I see you staring right back at me
I follow behind you
You thought that you'd lost me
I'll never forget it
You'll always remind me
You left it, you bind it
You took it, I'll find it
Don't ever forget it
I'll always remember
I follow behind you
You thought that you'd lost me
I'll never forget it
You'll always remind me
You left it, you bind it
You took it, I'll find it
Don't ever forget it
I'll always remember
Tessa Coker
Thanks to The Guardian's Sleeve Notes for turning me onto this great band! Made a workout playlist from my favourite tracks (including this number)
Sally Kilby
Yeah, they seem to sound like so many groups , it's great their music needs to be played more #DjangoDjangoShareToTheWorld
Giggles Smokes
LOVE THAT BEAT