Don't Look Down
Exit Calm Lyrics


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Moving in circles
Playing a game
The more things change the more they stay the same

Everyone's listening
But nobody's heard
Everyone's speaking, no one says a word
Don't look down
We're flying you should know now
We will ride it out

Idiot leaders with a flag and a gun
Ruin it for you, me and everyone
Don't feel frightened with nowhere to run
We're gonna walk into the sun

Don't look down




We're flying you should know now
We will ride it out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Exit Calm's song “Don’t Look Down” are full of thought-provoking metaphors and allusions that convey a message about the contemporary state of human society. The opening verse "Moving in circles, playing a game, the more things change the more they stay the same" represents the repetitive nature of humanity's existence, how we continue to repeat similar mistakes and cycles of behavior despite our advancements in technology and society. The next line "Everyone's listening, but nobody's heard, everyone's speaking, no one says a word" portrays the paradoxical nature of modern communication. We have the ability to connect with others more than ever before, but it seems that we are not truly listening to one another nor using language to communicate effectively.


The chorus "Don't look down, we're flying you should know now, we will ride it out" is a reminder not to give up hope and to stay positive despite the challenges we face. It tells us not to get bogged down in the negative aspects of life, but to keep our focus on moving forward. The lines "Idiot leaders with a flag and a gun, ruin it for you, me and everyone, don't feel frightened with nowhere to run, we're gonna walk into the sun" addresses the issue of corrupt institutions and leaders who put their own interests ahead of the people they are meant to serve. In the end, the song aims to uplift and encourage its listeners to stay hopeful and continue striving forward through the struggles and tribulations of life.


Line by Line Meaning

Moving in circles
Going around in the same patterns with no progress


Playing a game
Engaging in actions that are not impactful or meaningful


The more things change the more they stay the same
Despite attempts at change, things often remain constant


Everyone's listening
People are paying attention and hearing what's being said


But nobody's heard
No one is truly comprehending or understanding what's been said


Everyone's speaking, no one says a word
People are talking, but not communicating anything of value or substance


Don't look down
Don't get discouraged or give up


We're flying you should know now
We're making progress, keep going


We will ride it out
We will see things through to the end


Idiot leaders with a flag and a gun
Leaders who make foolish decisions and use violence


Ruin it for you, me and everyone
Cause negative consequences for everyone involved


Don't feel frightened with nowhere to run
Don't be afraid even if there appears to be no escape


We're gonna walk into the sun
We'll continue to move forward towards the bright future




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@harveyskies4737

We're moving in circles, playing a game
The more things change, the more they say the same
'Cause everyone's listening, nobody's heard
Everyone's speaking, no one says a word
No one says a word
Don't look down
You're flying, you should know now
You'll ride it out

If idiot leaders with a flag and a gun
Ruin it for me, you and everyone
Don't feel frightened
You'll know where to run
We're gonna walk into the sun
Into the sun...



@the420xtc

Moving in circles
Playing a game
The more things change the more they stay the same


Everyone's listening
But nobody's heard

Everyone's speaking, no one says a word



Don't look down

We're flying you should know now

We will ride it out



Idiot leaders with a flag and a gun

Ruin it for you, me and everyone

Don't feel frightened with nowhere to run

We're gonna walk into the sun



Don't look down

We're flying you should know now

We will ride it out



All comments from YouTube:

@jackjohnston8350

Why did these guys have to split?! Great music. Miss them loads

Edit* AND WHY IS THIS ALBUM NO LONGER ON ITUNES, APPLE MUSIC OR SPOTIFY?!?!

@tonyboymanero

Jesus, I'm sat at my desk at 7.15 on a Monday morning and I've just watched that vid' for the first time. My god. The tune has had a special place in my heart for a very long time already, but theat cinematography on that vid', oh man, it really does capture the moment. When the song explodes mid-way and their hands touch, static sparks through the air and shivers ripple gorgeously through bodies, beautiful. Thank you. Luv, Lefty.x

@riverrhine9

Exit Calm are a musical force to be reckoned with! They've awoken me from the music doldrums!!!

@onthedole74

best album in years!!!!!!!!!!!!

@apklimon

A true thing of beauty.....Further proof that this is the BEST band out there today.

@AfterTheGame

This is what true talent sounds like!

@EwanFall

Truly epic. A visual and aural spectacular. Exit Calm should be MASSIVE!!!

@blzbug242

This is what I've been looking for.

@gabrielkey5871

Γαμανε τα παιδια.. πραγματικα μαγικο κομματι!! 
Greetings from Greece!

@valblundell

Breathtakingly brilliant!!!

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