Going Down
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(Don Nix)

I'm goin' down, down, down, down, down, down
I'm goin' down, down, down, down, down, down
I got my big feet in the window, my head is on the ground
Let me down and closed that box car door
Let me down and closed that box car door
I'm going back to Chattanooga and sweep up so sorry's floor
I'm goin' down, down, down, down, down, down




I'm goin' down, down, down, down, down, down
I got my big feet in the window, my head is on the ground

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to G3's song Going Down are rich with imagery and emotion, speaking to the singer's experience of feeling low and struggling to cope with the challenges of life. Throughout the song, the recurring refrain "I'm goin' down, down, down, down, down, down" conveys a sense of deep despair and hopelessness, while the verses paint a vivid picture of the singer's physical and emotional state.


The opening lines establish the theme of the song, as the singer declares that they are "goin' down" multiple times in succession. This repetition serves to underscore the intensity of the emotions being expressed, and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The image of the singer's "big feet in the window" and their head "on the ground" suggest a physical posture of defeat and surrender, while also conveying a sense of vulnerability and isolation.


The second verse introduces the idea of the singer returning to Chattanooga, where they will "sweep up so sorry's floor". This line suggests a sense of regret or shame, as if the singer is seeking to make amends for something they have done wrong. The repetition of the refrain in the second half of the verse reinforces the idea that the singer feels trapped or stuck in their current situation, unable to escape the feelings of despair and hopelessness that are weighing them down.


Overall, the lyrics to Going Down are a powerful expression of the human experience of struggle and pain, and the deep emotions that can result from these challenges. Through vivid imagery and repetition, the song captures the sense of despair and hopelessness that can accompany difficult times, while also suggesting the possibility of redemption and renewal.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm goin' down, down, down, down, down, down
I am heading straight towards a huge failure with no end in sight.


I got my big feet in the window, my head is on the ground
I am in a completely hopeless situation, with no chance of success or even keeping my footing on the ground.


Let me down and closed that box car door
Please shut me away from the world, as nothing good can come from my continued existence.


I'm going back to Chattanooga and sweep up so sorry's floor
I will have to go back to where I came from, and confront all of the regrets and apologies I left behind.




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@agnezabarutanski1963

Best G3 lineup ever. Their styles are so different, yet their chemistry is unmatched. All of them were at their absolute peak at this point in their careers and you can hear it.

@martimdesouzajunior7585

I couldn't agree more, BUT... Joe and Steve were bad mouthing Eric after he left: for arguably not being an energetic performer and not willing to hang out with them backstage. Lost their best guy!

@agnezabarutanski1963

@@martimdesouzajunior7585 I mean, you can't turn obviously quiet and low-key type of guy into a rock star per demand... I used to perceive Eric as the least interesting one in that G3 lineup, mainly due to his quiet demeanor and non-assertive playing style. Now, many years and many albums later, I find him to be the best one out of three and one of my absolute favorite players in general. His glassy clean sound is unmatched, and his creamy distorded sound is hevenly. And on top of ll that, he can also sing. What a musician!

@stitcha123

@@martimdesouzajunior7585did they? Source?

@majagi8579

@@martimdesouzajunior7585 they´ll return next year!

@brucesmith1544

what a bunch of headache-inducing hammered shit

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@DMEB

I love watching Eric just sitting back being as cool as you like.

Then just kicking out some raw blues to just say "chaps, that's how it's done haha".

Seriously though I love all these players.

@jarrodgeikie870

Dude... i like EJ and he's a great player but he's out of his depth here

@kqh123

Satch blew em both away with his solo

@paulwatson5736

I've not listened to much of these artists before. But EJ's 'less is more' was head and shoulders above the other two, especially for a blues song like this

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