With all of Hyslop's ability and potential, what really sets him apart is his faultless ability in the live venue. Hyslop silences the crowd with his soft, and consistently pitch perfect vocal control while unintentionally making you fall in love with him for being a 'good guy'. Considering the idiosyncratic confluence of ability he boasts, it is fair to say that Hyslop spins a web of charm that makes him inimitably great.
-Nettwerk Records
PRESS:
"Great music. One of the warmest, soothing and rich sounds I've heard in a long time. Josh has created a beautiful, intimate soundscape backed with superb production - A pleasure to listen to!!" - Alex Wharton - Mastering Engineer (Animal Collective, Massive Attack..)
- Alex Wharton, Abbey Road Studios (Nov 04, 2010)
"Joshua Hyslop is an amazing talent. He might look like a whipper-snapper, but this guy can sing!"
- Tash Baycroft, Naked Jams (Feb 06, 2010)
"Josh's whispered, deliberate songwriting and roots infused compositions are intricately built around soft instrumentation and dynamic collaborations that recall a more adult contemporary re-envisioning of the type of sound Elliot Brood and the Acorn have had such great success touring the country with."
Aaron Levy - Civl Radio 101.7 FM - UFV
Long Way Down
Joshua Hyslop Lyrics
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What we wanted
I am lost
Again
And oh I thought
You would be the one
To guide me in
On a cold morning
To find you gone
You slipped away
And I belonged
But now I feel so out of place
Well it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down down down
What was once so familiar
What stood strong began to sway
And I felt at home
But now I know
That home is just some place I stay
And it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down, no
It's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down, down, down
The lyrics to Joshua Hyslop's song "Long Way Down" speak to the experience of feeling lost and out of place after a love-relationship has ended. The opening lines, "This is not what we wanted, I am lost again, and oh I thought you would be the one to guide me in", convey a sense of disappointment and uncertainty. The singer had hoped that their partner would be the one to help them find their way, but instead, they are left feeling like they are in unfamiliar territory.
The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer waking up alone to find that their partner has left. They had felt a sense of belonging with their partner, but now they feel out of place. The chorus, "Well, it's a long way down when you fall in love and out, it's a long way down down down", drives home the point that the end of a relationship can be difficult and painful.
The third verse adds another layer to the song, as the singer realizes that what was once familiar and strong has now become uncertain and unstable. They had felt like they were at home in the relationship, but now they understand that home is just a temporary place. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that falling out of love can lead to a sense of free-fall.
Overall, "Long Way Down" is a poignant and introspective song about the experience of a love lost, the sense of being lost and out of place, and the realization that home is not always where we expect it to be.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not
This is not what we expected or hoped for.
What we wanted
The situation we are in is not what we wanted in terms of our relationship.
I am lost
I am feeling confused and uncertain about what to do next.
Again
This is not the first time I have felt this way.
And oh I thought
I believed that you would be able to help me through this difficult time.
You would be the one
You were the person I trusted and looked up to in this situation.
To guide me in
I thought you would be able to provide me with guidance and support.
And I wake at dawn
I wake up early in the morning and feel alone.
On a cold morning
The environment outside makes me feel lonely.
To find you gone
I realize that you have left me all alone.
You slipped away
You disappeared from the situation without notifying me.
And I belonged
I felt like I was fitting in and being part of something special.
But now I feel so out of place
Now I feel like I don't belong anymore.
Well it's a long way down
It's a really difficult journey when you fall in and out of love.
When you fall in love and out
The process of falling in love and then losing it is tough.
What was once so familiar
The things we used to be accustomed to and knew so well.
What stood strong began to sway
The things that were previously strong and stable have become shaky and uncertain.
And I felt at home
I previously felt comfortable and happy in the situation.
But now I know
However, now I am aware of the reality that things are not the same anymore.
That home is just some place I stay
The place that I once called home is no longer comfortable or welcoming.
No
It's difficult to deal with such situations.
It's a long way down, down, down
It's a really difficult journey when you fall in and out of love.
Writer(s): Joshua Hyslop
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LP LALENGKIMA PACHUAU
LONG WAY DOWN LYRICS
[Verse 1]
This is not what we wanted, I am lost, again
And oh I thought you would be the one to guide me in
And I wake at dawn, on a cold morning
To find you gone, you slipped away
And I belonged, but now I feel so out of place
[Chorus]
Well it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down down down
[Verse 2]
What was once so familiar
What stood strong began to sway
And I felt at home
But now I know that home is just some place I stay
[Chorus]
And it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down no
[Chorus]
It's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down down down
A S
This is not
What we wanted
I am lost
Again
And oh I thought
You would be the one
To guide me in
And I wake at dawn
On a cold morning
To find you gone
You slipped away
And I belonged
But now I feel so out of place
Well it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down down down
What was once so familiar
What stood strong began to sway
And I felt at home
But now I know
That home is just some place I stay
And it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down, no
It's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down, down, down
Ryota Arai
This song deserves more views coz it's really good! Heard it on spotify, and came here to hear it again. Very soothing song :)
Kinga Szilágyi
Your music always makes me grateful for life. Even if it is sad sometimes...
Jeanlytxo Coffee
How is this song underrated! It's beautiful
Neil Cohen
Love the last minute of this song especially. The harmonica closes the song perfectly.
LP LALENGKIMA PACHUAU
LONG WAY DOWN LYRICS
[Verse 1]
This is not what we wanted, I am lost, again
And oh I thought you would be the one to guide me in
And I wake at dawn, on a cold morning
To find you gone, you slipped away
And I belonged, but now I feel so out of place
[Chorus]
Well it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down down down
[Verse 2]
What was once so familiar
What stood strong began to sway
And I felt at home
But now I know that home is just some place I stay
[Chorus]
And it's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down no
[Chorus]
It's a long way down
When you fall in love and out
It's a long way down down down
Kenosis
❤️🖤❤️🖤
Laurenice Cardoso
Minha música ❤❤
Stephane Asio
Feelings of nostalgia upon hearing this song... nostalgic for something that doesn't really exist
Mark Bridges
Saudade.
Anders Holmstrand
One of my favourite songs right now!