Going down
Joe Satriani/Eric Johnson/Steve Lyrics
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Do doot doot do do
Do doot do do dooo
Do doot doot do do
Sittin' in a bar in San Francisco
Got no place to go
Sun is going down, man
Sittin' in the bar out at the airport
Tryin' to flag a plane
Plane she won't fly
Plane she won't fly
I've been travellin' such a long, long time
Out here on this road
I've been livin' such a lonely life
Tryin' to get back home
Livin' a lonely life, tryin' to get back home
Do doot do do dooo
Do doot doot do do
I've been livin' such a lonely life
Out here on this road
I've been livin' such a lonely life
Tryin' to find a home
Tryin' to find a home
Sun is going down
Do doot do do dooo
Do doot doot do do
The lyrics to Joe Satriani/Eric Johnson/Steve's song "Going Down" paint a picture of an impending plane crash, with the passengers resigning themselves to their fate. The first verse sets the tone with the visceral lines, "Suck it up, going down/ 30 seconds till we smash into the ground/ Passengers, have lost their smiles/ Soon their bodies will be wreckage spread for miles." The second verse shows the singer coming to terms with the situation, acknowledging that he's "knee-deep in it" and that "this might hurt a bit," but leaving behind "no regrets" except for not taking the train. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the fatalism of the situation: "Everybody has their day and I guess I'm just the same/ But I'm going nowhere/ Everybody has their day, never thought it would be this way/ And I really don't care." The final verse addresses the singer's loved ones, hoping that they know how much he cares despite being unable to reach them, and culminates in the bleak image of praying to the same God responsible for the bombs on board.
Line by Line Meaning
Suck it up, going down
We have to face the reality of our inevitable crash and deal with it.
30 seconds till we smash into the ground
We only have a short amount of time until our catastrophic destruction.
Passengers, have lost their smiles
The once joyful and carefree passengers now face certain death.
Soon their bodies will be wreckage spread for miles
The aftermath of our crash will result in a sprawl of debris and human remains.
I'm in the shit, knee-deep in it
I'm fully engulfed and suffering from the ramifications of my actions.
I know that this might hurt a bit
I'm aware that the outcome will be less than desirable.
I leave my debts but no regrets
I may owe money or favors, but I don't regret my choices and don't expect forgiveness.
Except I wish I took the train
I wish I had made a different decision that led to a safer outcome.
Another day, another flight
I'm used to the monotony and predictability of flying.
There's not a chance of going down
Normally, flying is a safe mode of transportation and chances of a crash are slim.
But then we just might, so this is it, this is goodbye
Despite the odds, a crash could still happen, resulting in a farewell to life as we know it.
And I feel like I'm gonna lose my mind
The stress and fear of crashing is driving me crazy.
Everybody has their day and I guess I'm just the same
Everyone has a time when they must face their mortality, and mine is now.
But I'm going nowhere
I'm not physically moving anywhere but towards my death.
Never thought it would be this way
I didn't anticipate my life ending in such a tragic manner.
And I really don't care
In light of the situation, my emotions are numbed and I don't care about much else.
We're going down, we're out of sky
Our descent is inevitable and we've run out of options.
It sure helps if you can see the funny side
Finding humor in the situation can alleviate some of the anxiety and tension.
So this is over and out, this is goodbye
This is the end and we're saying farewell.
I try to reach her, but she's not there
I'm attempting to contact a loved one, but they're unavailable.
But back home I hope she knows how much I care
Even if I can't communicate it in this moment, I want my loved one to know how much they mean to me.
I ease the seat back and start to pray
I'm finding solace in my faith during my final moments.
To the same God that puts bombs in cargo bays
Despite the gruesome reality of God allowing terrible things to happen, I'm putting my faith in Him regardless.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEVE MILLER
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@agnezabarutanski1963
Best G3 lineup ever. Their styles are so different, yet their chemistry is unmatched. All of them were at their absolute peak at this point in their careers and you can hear it.
@martimdesouzajunior7585
I couldn't agree more, BUT... Joe and Steve were bad mouthing Eric after he left: for arguably not being an energetic performer and not willing to hang out with them backstage. Lost their best guy!
@agnezabarutanski1963
@@martimdesouzajunior7585 I mean, you can't turn obviously quiet and low-key type of guy into a rock star per demand... I used to perceive Eric as the least interesting one in that G3 lineup, mainly due to his quiet demeanor and non-assertive playing style. Now, many years and many albums later, I find him to be the best one out of three and one of my absolute favorite players in general. His glassy clean sound is unmatched, and his creamy distorded sound is hevenly. And on top of ll that, he can also sing. What a musician!
@stitcha123
@@martimdesouzajunior7585did they? Source?
@majagi8579
@@martimdesouzajunior7585 they´ll return next year!
@brucesmith1544
what a bunch of headache-inducing hammered shit
@DMEB
I love watching Eric just sitting back being as cool as you like.
Then just kicking out some raw blues to just say "chaps, that's how it's done haha".
Seriously though I love all these players.
@jarrodgeikie870
Dude... i like EJ and he's a great player but he's out of his depth here
@kqh123
Satch blew em both away with his solo
@paulwatson5736
I've not listened to much of these artists before. But EJ's 'less is more' was head and shoulders above the other two, especially for a blues song like this