Don't Look Down
Go West Lyrics


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How much longer 'til the curtain rises?
First night stage fright always hypnotizes
Leading ladies never think about it
Live without it

Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling
Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away

One more heartbeat and you walk the wire
Why wait? Ooh, it's too late to put out the fire
Almost strangers, can you stop deceiving
Start believing

Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling

Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away, 'cause baby

Oh, even when you feel you can't go on
Laughing at the rain you fool no one
If you don't wanna lose what you have found
Then don't look down

Changing partners is just substitution
It's no solution

Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling

Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away

Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away

Don't look down
Don't look down




Don't look down
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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Go West's song Don't Look Down speak about a person who is experiencing the fear of falling while they are on a tightrope. The song is metaphorical, and the lyrics reflect on how this fear of taking a risk or failing can affect a person's life. The lyrics suggest that the fear of falling is only temporary, and it should not stop someone from pursuing their dreams or taking a risk.


The first verse opens with a question about how much longer it will take before the person is ready to take the risk. The fear of taking a risk is compared to stage fright, which is common in leading ladies. The leading ladies are not afraid of taking risks and live without the fear of falling. The chorus of the song advises not to look down and reveal the fear of falling by giving the game away. The fear of falling is replaced with the image of holding aces, which has a positive connotation.


The second verse talks about how it can be too late to put out the fire once someone decides they want to take the risk. The need to stop deceiving and start believing in oneself is emphasized. The chorus repeats the advice not to look down and reveal the fear of falling. The bridge of the song talks about how changing partners is not a solution to the fear of falling. The song ends with the repeated refrain of not looking down.


Line by Line Meaning

How much longer 'til the curtain rises?
As the anticipation builds up before the show, you feel time dragging on.


First night stage fright always hypnotizes
The fear of performing for the first time can be overwhelming and can cause you to lose control of yourself.


Leading ladies never think about it
When the spotlight is on, the leading ladies remain confident even if they have stage fright.


Live without it
Despite the fear of performing, it's a necessary part of having a career in the entertainment industry.


Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your anxieties to yourself and try to suppress your fear.


Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling
Focus on yourself and what you're doing without worrying about being watched.


Don't look down girl
Avoid distracting yourself from your performance by not looking down or being intimidated.


You know you're holding aces
You are well-prepared and confident, as if you have a winning hand in poker.


Don't give the game away
Don't let others see through your facade and know that you're scared or inexperienced.


One more heartbeat and you walk the wire
The moment before you perform can be nerve-wracking, as if you're walking a tightrope.


Why wait? Ooh, it's too late to put out the fire
As the moment of truth approaches, it's too late to go back or change your mind.


Almost strangers, can you stop deceiving
Despite just meeting, can you put on a convincing act and fool the audience?


Start believing
Believe in yourself and your abilities to deliver a great performance.


Changing partners is just substitution
Switching things up and trying new things is not always the solution to your problems.


It's no solution
Switching things up and trying new things is not always the solution to your problems.


Oh, even when you feel you can't go on
Sometimes you'll feel like giving up during a performance, but you need to push through it.


Laughing at the rain you fool no one
Putting on a facade and pretending you're fine when in reality you're not.


If you don't wanna lose what you have found
If you're not willing to lose your opportunity, you will do whatever it takes to succeed.


Then don't look down
Stay focused and don't let external factors distract you from your goal.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN COX, CHRIS COOKE, DAVID TERRY

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@luckyluck28

Lyrics
How much longer 'til the curtain rises?
First night stage fright always hypnotizes
Leading ladies never think about it
Live without it
Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling
Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away
One more heartbeat and you walk the wire
Why wait? Ooh, it's too late to put out the fire
Almost strangers, can you stop deceiving
Start believing
Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling
Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away, 'cause baby
Oh, even when you feel you can't go on
Laughing at the rain you fool no one
If you don't wanna lose what you have found
Then don't look down
Changing partners is just substitution
It's no solution
Try to hide your fear of falling
Keep your eyes on me, I'm calling
Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away
Don't look down girl
You know you're holding aces
Don't look down girl
Don't give the game away
Don't look down
Don't look down
Don't look down
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All comments from YouTube:

@suspensiondude

Who else wishes this era of music was still around?

@davidg5629

Yeah, me. Even though I play and obsess over guitar, It was great having bass and keys back up front. Guitar is the icing on the cake.

@JCNippert1

Everyone from every era poses the same question. Such is life.. As to this song, my question is why was / is it not more popular? It is well written , decent lyrics, good vocals and nice instrumentation. More importantly, the melody and chorus work.

@michmunroe.9196

I do✌️

@hazelrush

I do!

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@AshAhmed-no9hc

Just saw them live yesterday, what talented musicians.....they still have the magic in 2023 as in 1985...thanks guys for a lovely concert, I was too young to see you in 1985!

@BerlinFan82

Their debut album is still one of my all time favorites.

@eggy1962

mine too, innocence one of my favourite tracks

@BerlinFan82

@@eggy1962 My favorite also.

@FunkyCarla

Yaaaaaaaaassss❣🎙🎶🎼💜‼️ OMG they are ah-mazing & always have been!!!

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