Way Down
Elvis Presley J.D. Sumner The Stamps Lyrics
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The lights are goin' dim
The sound of your breathin'
Has made the mood I'm in
All of my resistance
Is lying on the floor
Taking me to places
I've never been before
Ooh, and I can feel it
Feel it, feel it, feel it
Way down where the music plays
Way down like a tidal wave
Way down where the fires blaze
Way down, down, way, way on down
Ooh, my head is spinnin'
You got me in your spell
A hundred magic fingers
On a whirling carousel
The medicine within me
No doctor could prescribe
Your love is doing' something
That I just can't describe
Ooh, and I can feel it
Feel it, feel it, feel it
Way down where the music plays
Way down like a tidal wave
Way down where the fires blaze
Way down, down, way, way on down
Hold me again
Tight as you can
I need you so
Baby, let's go
Way down where it feels so good
Way down where I hoped it would
Way down where I never could
Way down, down, way, way on down
The song "Way Down" was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1976, and it features J.D. Sumner & the Stamps, Kathy Westmoreland, Myrna Smith, and Sherrill Nielsen on backup vocals. The lyrics of the song refer to falling deeply in love with someone and the overwhelming sensations that come with it.
The verses detail the effects that the presence of the beloved has on the singer, along with the feelings that they elicit. The lights dimming and the sound of the other person's breathing, for example, add to the sensory experience that the song describes. It then progresses to express how the singer's resistance to love is breaking down and how they are being taken to new places emotionally, which they have never experienced before.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Way down" several times to emphasize the depth of the feelings that are being expressed. In this context, "way down" could refer to a place within the singer's heart or soul that they are accessing through their love for the other person. The phrase "where the music plays" might connect to the sense of being in a club or a place where music is loud and throbbing, conveying the feeling of being surrounded by the intensity of passion.
Overall, the lyrics to "Way Down" express the all-encompassing power of love and how it can transport you to a place of emotional intensity that you haven't experienced before.
Line by Line Meaning
Babe, you're getting closer
You are coming nearer to me, and it's making me anticipate your presence.
The lights are goin' dim
The lighting is becoming low, indicating a more intimate atmosphere.
The sound of your breathin'
The sound of your breath is arousing me.
Has made the mood I'm in
Your breath has set the mood for me and caused me to anticipate being closer to you.
All of my resistance
My willpower to resist you.
Is lying on the floor
I am giving in to my desire for you.
Taking me to places
Your presence and my surrender is taking me to a whole new level.
I've never been before
I am experiencing emotions and feelings that are completely new to me.
Ooh, and I can feel it
I can sense the anticipation and desire building inside of me.
Feel it, feel it, feel it
I can't help but feel the excitement building up.
Way down where the music plays
In a place where the music is loud and vibrant.
Way down like a tidal wave
Deep within, it feels like a powerful wave is washing over me.
Way down where the fires blaze
In a place where passion is ignited and blazing hot.
Way down, down, way, way on down
Deep within myself, at a level that is almost indescribable.
Ooh, my head is spinnin'
I am feeling dizzy and intoxicated with desire.
You got me in your spell
You have complete control over me.
A hundred magic fingers
Your touch seems to have a magical effect on me.
On a whirling carousel
I feel like I am moving around and around, completely captivated by you.
The medicine within me
The passion and desire that I am experiencing is unlike any medication or drug available.
No doctor could prescribe
This feeling cannot be found through any prescription or medical help.
Your love is doing' something
Your love is having a profound impact on me.
That I just can't describe
I can't adequately express the emotions and feelings that your love is stirring up within me.
Hold me again
Embrace me once more.
Tight as you can
Hold me tightly and passionately.
I need you so
I crave your presence and your touch.
Baby, let's go
Let's give in to our desire and be together.
Way down where it feels so good
Deep within myself, where everything feels just right.
Way down where I hoped it would
Where I have always desired to be, deep in my passion and desire.
Way down where I never could
In a place I have never been before, where my desire for you takes me.
Way down, down, way, way on down
Deep, deep within myself, where everything is raw and intense.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: HARRY EDWARD STINSON, MARTY STUART
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Othelo The Moor
A perfect duet. Elvis, probably one of the best artists of the XX'th century and JD Sumner, one of the most "way down" profound basses ever.
Sean Coxen
It's not Elvis. It's Ed Enoch
Brian Quinn
Great bass voice and an excellent version of 'Way Down'.
Tower of Resonance
This is iconic! I never actually heard Elvis introducing JD Sumner the best bass of all time introduced the KING
Michael White
That’s because it’s not Elvis
Midnight Angel
No this dude is Not Elvis .don't know which So Called ETA THAT IT IS but That was not in Person with J.D That was A Track of J.D
RetroSoulGirl
HIS VOICE ROCKS
Memphis Mafia 1935
Love it
Raymond Lisle
I wish they had THIS version on iTunes!
Lamar Anderson
TWO OF MY FAVORITE SINGERS : ELVIS & J.D. SUMNER ! ❤❤❤🎵