Bow Down
Gunna Vahm Lyrics
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God could be a terrible man you wish you could get out of your head
God is every man you ever thought you were gunna have to step outside and fight
Yeah he's every woman you ever wanted to but never got to fuck
I'm standing in my place and it occurs to me
It's my mistake to make so why can't I be free
Ain't nobody free so I go back to church
Bow down
You're in god's house now
There's a man in my head making a list the things I done wrong a long long list
The man in my head pulling me down but I don't stay down I get up to
Bow down
You're in god's house now
I got a feeling yr gunna get sick
I got a sneaking suspicion yr gunna get sick
Yeah yr gunna catch the tale end of a horrible night
Yr gunna feel something real real bad
The lyrics to Gunna Vahm's "Bow Down" present a complex reflection on religion, power dynamics, and personal struggles. The first verse, "God could be any man who's ever held an upper hand, God could be a terrible man you wish you could get out of your head," suggests that power, and those who have it, can be seen as divine or god-like. This power, however, is not always wielded for good, and can become something to be fought against - "God is every man you ever thought you were gunna have to step outside and fight."
The second verse, "I'm standing in my place and it occurs to me, It's my mistake to make so why can't I be free," implies that the singer is questioning their own choices and the choices of others, but ultimately feels trapped by them. The sentiment "Ain't nobody free so I go back to church" suggests that the singer has turned to religion as a source of comfort or guidance.
The chorus, "Bow down, You're in god's house now," echoes the themes of power and surrender that run through the song. The bridge, "There's a man in my head making a list the things I done wrong a long long list, The man in my head pulling me down but I don't stay down I get up to, Bow down, You're in god's house now," explores the concept of guilt and negative self-talk, and the power we have to overcome it.
Overall, "Bow Down" presents a deep and introspective meditation on religious, societal, and personal power dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
God could be any man who's ever held an upper hand
The concept of God can be attributed to anybody who has held control over someone.
God could be a terrible man you wish you could get out of your head
The idea of God can also represent someone that you would like to forget.
God is every man you ever thought you were gunna have to step outside and fight
God embodies every person that you thought you would have to physically confront.
Yeah he's every woman you ever wanted to but never got to fuck
God also represents the women you desired but never had sexual relations with.
I'm standing in my place and it occurs to me
While I am standing where I am, it dawns on me that...
It's my mistake to make so why can't I be free
I understand that I am in control of my actions, so why don't I have the freedom to do as I please?
Ain't nobody free so I go back to church
Since nobody is truly free, I return to church to seek guidance and direction.
Bow down
Show respect and pay homage to a higher power.
You're in god's house now
You are currently in a place where religious beliefs and practices are held in high regard.
There's a man in my head making a list the things I done wrong a long long list
I have a voice inside me that is constantly reminding me of the past mistakes I've made.
The man in my head pulling me down but I don't stay down I get up to
Even though this voice tries to keep me down, I keep fighting and pushing forward.
I got a feeling yr gunna get sick
I have a premonition that you will become sick.
I got a sneaking suspicion yr gunna get sick
I have a subtle feeling that you will become ill.
Yeah yr gunna catch the tale end of a horrible night
You will be present for the end of a terrible experience.
Yr gunna feel something real real bad
You will experience something really intense and negative.
Contributed by James R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.