Come Down
Elk Road Lyrics

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Elk Road

You cannot see without
You come down
You come down
You cannot work it out
You come down
You come down

And I know I'm running in circles here
Without, without
And I know you're running circles here
Come down
You come down

What I got to say to you now
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down
Do you know?
It's dragging me down

It's dragging me down
Do you know?
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down
Do you know?
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down

She cannot hear with all
You come down
You come down
Come down
Cannot work it out
You come down
You come down
And I know I'm running in circles here
Without, without
And I know you're running circles here
Come down
You come down

What I got to say to you now
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down
Do you know?
It's dragging me down

It's dragging me down
Do you know?
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down
Do you know?
Red lips, three stripes

It's what I got to say to you now
It's dragging me down
Do you know?
What I got to say to you now
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down
Do you know?
It's dragging me down

It's dragging me down
Do you know?
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down
Do you know?
Red lips, three stripes
It's dragging me down

Do you know?

Overall Meaning

The song "Come Down" by Elk Road is a moody electronic track that explores the idea of feeling weighed down and stuck in a cycle. The repeated phrase "You come down" can be interpreted as a call to release oneself from this cycle and find a way to move forward. The lines "And I know I'm running in circles here, Without, without" and "And I know you're running circles here, Come down, you come down" could be referring to a feeling of being trapped or unable to escape certain patterns or situations. The chorus, with the repetition of "Red lips, three stripes, it's dragging me down" could be a metaphor for a particular person, memory or emotion that is causing this feeling of heaviness.

Throughout the song, the sense of being stuck is further emphasized through the repetition of lines and the use of distorted, echoing vocals. The slow tempo, sweeping synths, and layered vocal harmonies create a sense of sadness and longing. At the end of the song, the repetition of "Do you know?" could be a plea for understanding or empathy from someone who might be able to help them break free from their current state.

Line by Line Meaning

You cannot see without
You're lost and confused without something or someone.

You come down
You seek comfort from something or someone to help you deal with the situation.

You cannot work it out
You don't have the capacity to solve the problem by yourself.

You come down
You seek comfort from something or someone to help you deal with the situation.

And I know I'm running in circles here
I'm repeating myself and going around in circles with the same problem.

Without, without
Without that missing piece or person in my life, I feel incomplete and lost.

And I know you're running circles here
You're going through the same struggles and are caught in a similar cycle.

Come down
Seek comfort from something or someone to help you deal with the situation.

You come down
You seek comfort from something or someone to help you deal with the situation.

What I got to say to you now
What I need to communicate to you right now.

Red lips, three stripes
The image of a person (possibly a woman) wearing red lipstick and three stripes is used to convey a sense of allure and mystique.

It's dragging me down
This problem or situation is weighing heavily on me and affecting my well-being.

Do you know?
Are you aware of how much this is affecting me?

It's dragging me down
This problem or situation is weighing heavily on me and affecting my well-being.

She cannot hear with all
She is unable to listen or comprehend because of everything else going on around her.

You come down
Seek comfort from something or someone to help you deal with the situation.

You come down
You seek comfort from something or someone to help you deal with the situation.

Come down
Seek comfort from something or someone to help you deal with the situation.

Cannot work it out
Unable to solve the problem alone.