Down to You
John Nathaniel Lyrics

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So you told me
What it's like to be
Far away
And you've shown me
What's it's like to see
The way

Only you

Can stop the clock
Can break the lock
For good and then you see right
Through me
Through everything
And then I'll feel

CHORUS
Completely delirious
This love is just all over me
And when I'm running down to you I am
Strange and contagious
This love is just all I can see
And when I'm running down to you I am lost

Something's changed me
Something's made me see
Right above
When you touch me
Yeah you set me free
From this love

Just so lost, within your thoughts, within your mind
In between the world and you, yeah I stand behind

And wait for you
Nothing could change, nothing could hold me back from this love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to John Nathaniel's song "Down to You" explore the dynamics of love and the impact it has on the singer's perspective and emotions. The first verse describes how the person the singer is addressing has provided them with insights into what it feels like to be distant and also what it means to truly comprehend something. The phrase "And you've shown me what it's like to see the way" implies that this person has deepened the singer's understanding of life.

The chorus reveals the intense and overwhelming nature of the love the singer feels for this person. They describe feeling delirious, with love enveloping them completely. The act of running down to this person represents the singer's need and desire to be with them, as well as their willingness to overcome any obstacles. The love they experience is described as strange and contagious, indicating that it has a profound and transformative effect on them.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on how their perspective has shifted as a result of this love. They feel changed and awakened to a higher level of awareness. When this person touches them, they feel liberated from the constraints of their emotions and experiences. This love has a transformative power, allowing the singer to break free and find solace.

Overall, "Down to You" portrays a love that is all-consuming and liberating, leading the singer to a state of delirium and a sense of being lost in the overwhelming intensity of their emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

So you told me
You shared with me

What it's like to be
The experience of existing

Far away
Distant from others

And you've shown me
You have demonstrated for me

What's it's like to see
The perception of reality

The way
The method or manner

Only you
Exclusively you

Can stop the clock
The ability to pause the passing of time

Can break the lock
The power to unlock or release

For good and then you see right
Perceive accurately and deeply

Through me
Into the core of my being