Mellow Down Easy
Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes Lyrics
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You jump, jump there
You jump, jump, jump everywhere
And you mellow down easy
Mellow down easy
You mellow down easy
But you really wanna blow your top
You shake, shake here
You shake, shake there
You shake, shake, shake everywhere
And you mellow down easy
Mellow down easy
You mellow down easy
But you really wanna blow your top
You wiggle, wiggle here
You wiggle, you wiggle there
You wiggle, wiggle, wiggle everywhere
And you mellow down easy
Mellow down easy
You mellow down easy
But you really wanna blow your top
Oh you do, go
The lyrics to "Mellow Down Easy" by Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes describe a person who is full of energy and excitement. They are jumping, shaking and wiggling all over the place, but they are trying to calm down and mellow out. However, even though they appear to be settling down, they really want to let loose and blow their top.
The repetition of the phrases "You jump, jump here", "You shake, shake there", and "You wiggle, wiggle here" create a sense of urgency and restlessness, as if the person is unable to sit still. The chorus, "You mellow down easy, but you really wanna blow your top" reinforces this sense of tension and inner conflict.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on society's expectations for individuals to control their emotions and impulses. The person in the song is struggling between what others expect of them (to calm down and be easygoing) and what they truly desire (to let go and express themselves freely). The song suggests that this internal battle is a universal experience, and that sometimes it's okay to let go and embrace your own desires and passions.
Line by Line Meaning
You jump, jump here
You move around energetically, jumping from one place to another
You jump, jump there
You don't stay still, constantly jumping around to different locations
You jump, jump, jump everywhere
You are always on the move, never in one place for long
And you mellow down easy
Despite your constant activity, you calm down easily
Mellow down easy
You have the ability to relax and become peaceful
You mellow down easy
You can easily calm down and become less agitated
But you really wanna blow your top
Despite your calm exterior, you have a desire to become angry or upset
You shake, shake here
You move your body with a rapid back-and-forth motion
You shake, shake there
You continue to shake your body as you move to different locations
You shake, shake, shake everywhere
Your body is always in motion with a shaking movement
You wiggle, wiggle here
You move your body with small, quick movements
You wiggle, you wiggle there
You continue to wiggle your body as you move to different locations
You wiggle, wiggle, wiggle everywhere
Your body is always moving in a small, wiggling motion
Oh you do, go
You are encouraged to continue your movements and actions
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