Don't Look Down
Heatmiser Lyrics


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Keeping me in the dark
Behind my back in my back yard
Shaking my head, stealing my seat
Keeping quite alone and meek

I don't know if she can resist
She don't when she sees my kess
She's got a winning touch, she's preserved in gin
She draws the line, it's fine this mess I'm in

I'm fine
I'm fine

Don't look down, you don't cast a shadow
Peter pan with a baseball bat
You're old fashioned, like a good-looking cousin
Why can't you be like that

Never been dumb, never take any bets
Pockets bulge, we'd be riddled with debt
Moving our heads
We'd be driving
So they can't hear you complain
So they can't hear you complain

Coach bob, the president and god
Said we're gonna leave you black and blue
I wouldn't want you to be misled
No one will recognize you

That's better, you're down on the mat now
You're concrete and nobody's guess
Get married and I'd probably hate it
Why won't you settle for less?

Don't look down, you don't cast a shadow
Peter pan with a baseball bat




You're old fashioned, like a good-looking cousin
Why can't you be like that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Heatmiser's song Don't Look Down contain cryptic and dark imagery that elicits a sense of confusion and tension. The first verse hints at the betrayal and isolation felt by the singer, who remains unaware of the schemes plotted against him. He is kept in the dark, figuratively speaking, and feels like he is being stolen from his own seat. The line "I don't know if she can resist" is ambiguous but reflects the singer's insecurity and doubts about his relationship with this person, who may or may not be a partner. The use of the words "preserved in gin" creates an unsettling image that suggests detachment and numbness. The singer is aware of the mess he is in, but it appears that he has no power to change his fate. The repetition of "I'm fine" at the end is more of a reassurance to himself than a statement of reality.


The chorus of the song, "Don't look down, you don't cast a shadow, Peter pan with a baseball bat," highlights the feeling of lightness and otherworldliness, which suggests a disconnection from reality. The singer is compared to Peter Pan, a boy who refused to grow up, and has a baseball bat, a symbol of aggression and violence, in his hand. The line "You're old fashioned, like a good-looking cousin" appears to be a dig at the singer's sense of style or behavior. It is interesting to note the use of the word "cousin," which could imply a familiarity that has become stale, or an unspoken competition or envy.


Overall, the lyrics to Heatmiser's song Don't Look Down are open to interpretation and could be seen as either a reflection of the singer's mental state, a critique of societal norms and expectations, or a combination of both. The use of evocative imagery, disjointed phrases, and a sense of unease, however, creates a haunting effect that stays with the listener.


Line by Line Meaning

Keeping me in the dark
She's not being honest as she's withholding information from me


Behind my back in my back yard
She's sneaking around and hiding things from me


Shaking my head, stealing my seat
She's making me feel confused and taking control away from me


Keeping quite alone and meek
I feel small and powerless, unable to express my thoughts and feelings


I don't know if she can resist
I'm worried she'll be unfaithful


She don't when she sees my kess
She's tempted by my kiss


She's got a winning touch, she's preserved in gin
She's confident and successful, but numbing her emotions with alcohol


She draws the line, it's fine this mess I'm in
She's setting boundaries and implying that this situation is my fault


I'm fine
I'm in denial and pretending everything is okay


Don't look down, you don't cast a shadow
Don't dwell on your problems, they don't define you


Peter pan with a baseball bat
You're immature and powerless despite appearing threatening


You're old fashioned, like a good-looking cousin
You're attractive but outdated and irrelevant


Why can't you be like that
Why can't you change to fit my expectations?


Never been dumb, never take any bets
I'm responsible and careful with my choices


Pockets bulge, we'd be riddled with debt
I have money, but it's a burden and creates problems


Moving our heads
We're trying to avoid something


We'd be driving
We'd be in control and leading the way


So they can't hear you complain
Don't show weakness or be vocal about your problems


Coach bob, the president and god
Authority figures who have power over me


Said we're gonna leave you black and blue
They're going to harm me physically and mentally


I wouldn't want you to be misled
I don't want to lie to you or give you the wrong impression


No one will recognize you
You'll be unimportant and forgotten


That's better, you're down on the mat now
I'm happy that you're defeated and weak


You're concrete and nobody's guess
You're solid and unchanging, but no one knows what you're thinking


Get married and I'd probably hate it
I don't want you to change or improve your life


Why won't you settle for less?
Why won't you accept a mediocre and stagnant existence?




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