Going down
Jeff Beck Group Lyrics


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Well I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground

She's gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground

So I'm going down
Down, down, down, down
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, yes I am
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the

Well I'm goin
Down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground
Gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the

Well I'm Down
Down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground, yes I have




Well she walked out the door
And I crawled right out there

Overall Meaning

The song "Going Down" by Jeff Beck Group is a blues rock song that is often interpreted as being about a man who has just had a breakup and is processing the emotions that come with it. The first two stanzas are repetitive and serve as a sort of chant or mantra as the singer repeats "I'm going down" and "she's gone" several times. This repetition underscores the feelings of loss and detachment that the singer is experiencing as he attempts to come to terms with the end of his relationship. In the final stanza, the singer acknowledges that "she walked out the door" and he has "got [his] head out the window and [his] big feet on the ground," suggesting that he is ready to move forward and begin the process of healing.


One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is using the metaphor of going down (down, down, down) to describe his descent into heartbreak and despair. The phrase "I've got my head out the window and my big feet on the ground" suggests that the singer is trying to ground himself and stay present in the moment despite the difficult emotions he is experiencing. This may indicate a desire to stay connected to reality rather than sinking completely into the sadness and grief of the breakup.


Another aspect of the lyrics that is worth considering is the use of repetition. The repetition of the phrases "I'm going down" and "she's gone" reinforces the sense of loss and finality that the singer is experiencing. It also creates a sense of urgency and intensity, suggesting that the singer is actively grappling with his emotions and trying to make sense of them.


Line by Line Meaning

Well I'm going down
I am feeling down and going down


Down, down, down, down, down
I am sad and feeling down, and using repetition to emphasize it


I'm going down
I am spiraling downward emotionally


Down, down, down, down, down
I am emphasizing my emotional descent


I've got my head out the window
I am trying to escape from my troubles and looking outside


And my big feet on the ground
I am firmly rooted in reality, even as I feel down


She's gone
The person I loved has left me


Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Emphasizing the finality and depth of my loss


I've got my head out the window
I am still looking for a way out of my sadness


And my big feet on the ground
I am still grounded in reality, despite my emotional turmoil


So I'm going down
I am still descending emotionally


Down, down, down, down
Emphasizing my continued fall


I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Continuing to stress my emotional descent


Down, down, down, down, yes I am
Asserting my downward spiral


Well she walked out the door
The person I loved has left me by choice


And I crawled right out there
I fell apart emotionally and couldn't handle it




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Don Nix, Gabriell Lewis

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