Don't Look Down
Hoodie Allen Lyrics


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Yeah
You're crashing in right now
It's Making Waves
By your new favorite crew
Hoodie Allen
We gonna start it off right now
With out further ado
We're coming live to you

People start to listen and they wonder if the beat break
I'll be rolling rich even if I rock the cheap skates
Life's a yearbook, never get a retake
And all the good times going faster than a speed date
You wonder why we late? Good question
Never thought we'd make it here now who'd guess it?
New lesson: Treat these moments like a blessin
I'm trynna find direction and you trynna GPS it
And no BSing on this roller coaster we thrilled
We just cut the line trynna get the seat filled
And now you're strapped in acting like we chilled
I know you love it when we go and let the beat build
We feel better then we ever been
I need to clear my head excedrin
I'm taking off to somewhere big and I be hoping that you getting in
But if you don't I know I'll see you when I get home
They say the road is just your favourite place to get grown
So for the people that I dissed and I led on
You can be the people that I miss when I head on

I feel so high tonight
I don't wanna see the ground
Don't look down, don't look down
Life can be so simple
When living in the clouds
Don't look down
Don't look down

Ain't no better time than the present
Maybe if we never count the future
And I promise if I said it then I meant it
And I never meant to be the one to shoot your
Dreams down, see clouds and the sounds just opened up
And if they looking for a change then I hope it's us
I know it's tough, so is anything that's worth it
I'm making it my business to deserve it

I feel so high tonight
I don't wanna see the ground
Don't look down
Don't look down
Life can be so simple
When living in the clouds




Don't look down
Don't look down

Overall Meaning

In Hoodie Allen's song Don't Look Down, the rapper explores the idea of living in the moment and taking risks even if it means facing the possibility of a hard fall. Hoodie Allen declares himself part of the listener's "new favorite crew" and promises to start things off right. He references his love for roller coasters and the thrill of the ride as a metaphor for the excitement of his career in the music industry. He explains his desire to live life to the fullest, and urges his listeners to do the same.


The lyrics suggest that the future is unpredictable and the present moment should be embraced. Allen advises his listeners to "never get a retake" and to treat every moment as if it were a blessing. He acknowledges that the ride may be full of surprises and challenges, but that it is worth it to take risks, even if it means going against the norm. He ends the song with the sentiment that the road is the perfect place to grow and become a better person, despite the hardships one may face.


Overall, the message in Hoodie Allen's Don't Look Down is one of living life to the fullest, taking risks, and embracing the unknown. It encourages listeners to push past their fears and to embrace opportunities for growth and adventure.


Line by Line Meaning

You're crashing in right now
We are here and making an entrance.


It's Making Waves
We are creating a buzz and gaining attention.


By your new favorite crew
We are the people who you will grow to love.


Hoodie Allen
Referring to oneself in third person.


We gonna start it off right now
We will begin the show/performance immediately.


With out further ado
Without any more delays.


We're coming live to you
We are here and performing/communicating live.


People start to listen and they wonder if the beat break
People hear our music and are curious if we will switch up the rhythm.


I'll be rolling rich even if I rock the cheap skates
I will always live comfortably, even if I choose to appear modest.


Life's a yearbook, never get a retake
Life is like a yearbook, once a moment happens it cannot be taken back and can only be remembered.


And all the good times going faster than a speed date
All the fun moments are quickly passing by.


You wonder why we late? Good question
You may wonder why we took so long, and that is a valid question.


Never thought we'd make it here now who'd guess it?
We never predicted our success or expected to reach this point.


New lesson: Treat these moments like a blessin
The lesson learned is to appreciate every moment and consider it a blessing.


I'm trynna find direction and you trynna GPS it
I am trying to figure out my life path while you are trying to give directions like a GPS.


And no BSing on this roller coaster we thrilled
There is no time for negativity while we experience this exciting journey.


We just cut the line trynna get the seat filled
We are eager and determined to make our way to the top and fill seats/venues.


And now you're strapped in acting like we chilled
The audience is now along for the ride and acting like they are relaxed and enjoying the show.


I know you love it when we go and let the beat build
The audience enjoys when the music builds up and becomes more exciting.


We feel better then we ever been
We are feeling better than we ever have before.


I need to clear my head excedrin
I need to clear my mind and alleviate stress.


I'm taking off to somewhere big and I be hoping that you getting in
I am going to a significant place, and I hope the audience wants to come along with me.


But if you don't I know I'll see you when I get home
If the audience chooses not to come along, I will see them again at another show.


They say the road is just your favourite place to get grown
People often use the road as a place to mature and grow.


So for the people that I dissed and I led on
To the people I may have avoided or let down,


You can be the people that I miss when I head on
You can also be the same people who I will miss when I move on to the next chapter of my life.


I feel so high tonight
I am feeling ecstatic/happy.


I don't wanna see the ground
I do not want to come back to reality or negativity.


Don't look down, don't look down
Do not let yourself become consumed or overwhelmed by negative thoughts.


Life can be so simple
Life is straightforward and uncomplicated.


When living in the clouds
When experiencing positive feelings and thoughts.


Ain't no better time than the present
The best time to act is now.


Maybe if we never count the future
Perhaps we shouldn't worry or think about the unknown future.


And I promise if I said it then I meant it
If I said something, I meant it and will follow through.


And I never meant to be the one to shoot your
I did not intentionally hurt you or destroy your dreams.


Dreams down, see clouds and the sounds just opened up
Do not let your dreams be crushed, and instead, see positive signs and listen to the positive changes in sound around you.


And if they looking for a change then I hope it's us
If people want something new, I hope they choose and appreciate us.


I know it's tough, so is anything that's worth it
I understand it is difficult, but anything worthwhile is also difficult.


I'm making it my business to deserve it
I am making sure that I earn/practice to be worthy of success.




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Comments from YouTube:

YCDizzle

It's been 3 years and this is still one of my favorite songs…(:

Victoria Vongate

12 now, 9 since your comments

BFORDFAN

13 now 10 since your comments

Ben Wenzel

listening to his new songs then coming back and listening to his older songs just make you realize how far hes came in 3 years

chekoblaster

"Don't look down" .. Hoodie talks about this poetically, all through the song. He talks about the past, present, and future in its simplest way ..

Jeovs

Hoodie you made it i remember hearing this back in 2010 and thinking you wouldn't make it but you did good job :)

Jim Johnson

0:00 A legend was born :D

Randybobandy

Yoo hoodie thanks for being the soundtrack to those long highschool era walks. i wish i could still get this shit on my phone

Edit: download still works!!

Jacob Mullin

It's nice to go back to the roots of a legend

Alga Mengesha

I feel like nobody knows how good your older music is. Like Damn

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