Going down
Gas Giants Lyrics
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And my head's twisting 'round
Under starry skies I'm sleeping
I'm going up, I'm going down
I've been manic on the phone again
Understand it's not my mouth
A neverending guessing game again
I'm going up, I'm going down
Crying lonely, laugh out loud
Trying mostly
Won't you show me, show me how
If you could only
You can say I'm only dreaming
But it's all that I can see
You can pray to hollow idols
But I carry them with me
Crying lonely, laugh out loud
Trying mostly
Won't you show me, show me now
If you could only
The Gas Giants' song "Going Down" is a poignant representation of the internal turmoil and muddled state of mind. In the first stanza, the singer reveals that they have been hiding in their bedroom, and their head is "twisting 'round." This line implies that the singer is experiencing a lot of confusion and is perhaps unable to make sense of their thoughts. Additionally, they use the imagery of "starry skies" to indicate that they are sleeping, but it's not a restful sleep; instead, it's turbulent as they are going up and down. This is a powerful metaphor for the tumultuous state of mind where a person is experiencing highs and lows, but there seems to be no peace.
In the second stanza, the lyrics reveal that the singer has been "manic on the phone again." The singer acknowledges that their constant talking and guessing game are not coming from their mouth. It's not they who are creating the chaos but the anxiety that is taking over their mind. The phrase "this cursed thought is going south" suggests that the singer is aware that their negative thoughts are spiraling out of control, and it's becoming more and more challenging to get a hold of them. The singers use the repetition of "I'm going up, I'm going down" to reinforce their mental state.
The chorus "Crying lonely, laugh out loud, trying mostly, won't you show me, show me how, if you could only" is a powerful interjection representing the singer's plea to find respite from their emotional upheaval. The singer is crying, but they are also laughing out loud, which is a classic symptom of someone going through emotional turmoil. They are trying their best to cope, but they need help. They are asking someone to show them how to find calm, and if only they could, the singer could feel better.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been hiding in my bedroom
I've been isolating myself from the outside world and avoiding any social interaction.
And my head's twisting 'round
I'm consumed by my own thoughts and struggling to make sense of them.
Under starry skies I'm sleeping
Despite being surrounded by peace and beauty, I'm still struggling to find rest and peace in my mind.
I'm going up, I'm going down
My emotions are constantly fluctuating from highs to lows, and I can't seem to control them.
I've been manic on the phone again
I've been calling people non-stop and acting impulsively, without fully thinking through my actions.
Understand it's not my mouth
My words may seem careless or reckless, but it's not intentional.
A neverending guessing game again
I'm constantly second-guessing myself and my decisions, leading to a cycle of uncertainty and anxiety.
This cursed thought is going south
My negative thoughts and worries are starting to consume me and take me down a dark path.
Crying lonely, laugh out loud
I'm experiencing a rollercoaster of emotions, from sadness to joy, and it's exhausting.
Trying mostly
Despite my struggles, I'm still trying my best to cope and overcome my challenges.
Won't you show me, show me how
I'm asking for help and guidance, as I feel lost and overwhelmed.
If you could only
If someone could just reach out and support me, it could make a huge difference in my life.
You can say I'm only dreaming
Others may dismiss my struggles as meaningless or unimportant, but they are very real to me.
But it's all that I can see
My worries and anxieties are all-consuming, and it's hard to focus on anything else.
You can pray to hollow idols
People may place their faith in things that ultimately prove to be meaningless or unfulfilling.
But I carry them with me
My own struggles and worries are a constant burden that I can't escape from.
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