Don't Look Down
Joy Whitlock Lyrics


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This could be your best work yet
Have you got the stomach for this
Come on dig deep
What have you got left to lose

Tragedy is half the fight
Are you willing to lose your life
Come on let it bleed
There’s nothing you can hide from me

‘Cause I know you’ve been here before
I’ve seen your scars
The price it’s too high
What if you fall again
Then I’ll fall too
Straighten up
Eyes ahead
Look for me
You don’t have to be scared
Don’t be scared
Don’t look down

Regret has pierced your heart
Gravity has left its mark




But I’m playing for keeps
Even death can’t do us part

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Joy Whitlock's song "Don't Look Down" paint a picture of someone facing their fears and doubts, with a sense of urgency and high stakes. The lyrics implore the listener to push themselves beyond their limits, despite the risk of failure and potential consequences. The first verse asks if this could be the listener's best work yet, but questions whether they have the courage and grit to see it through. The second verse speaks to the struggle of life's tragedies and the cost of taking risks. The chorus encourages the listener to keep their eyes focused and not to be afraid, with the assurance that they are not alone and someone has their back.


The bridge acknowledges the hurt and wounds that the listener has experienced, but also declares that they are playing for keeps and even death cannot separate them from their purpose. The metaphor of not looking down evokes the idea of keeping one's head up and not letting fear and doubt take over.


Line by Line Meaning

This could be your best work yet
Encouragement to give your best shot for a successful outcome


Have you got the stomach for this
Asking if you're brave enough to overcome the challenge


Come on dig deep
Asking to look within yourself to find the strength to succeed


What have you got left to lose
Encouragement to take a risk as there's nothing else to lose


Tragedy is half the fight
Implies that suffering leads to greater strength


Are you willing to lose your life
Asks if you're willing to sacrifice everything to succeed


Come on let it bleed
Asks to let go of fear and let the pain fuel your determination


There’s nothing you can hide from me
Expresses understanding and support from someone who knows and accepts you completely


‘Cause I know you’ve been here before
Acknowledges the past experiences and struggles that have led to this point


I’ve seen your scars
Recognizes the emotional and physical wounds that have been endured


The price it’s too high
Acknowledges the risk and cost of the challenge ahead


What if you fall again
Asks if the fear of failure will stop you from trying again


Then I’ll fall too
Promises support and to face the same risks and consequences together


Straighten up
Encourages to stand tall and face the challenge head-on


Eyes ahead
Focus on the goal and don't be distracted by fear or uncertainty


Look for me
Assures that support and encouragement is present


You don’t have to be scared
Promises that fear is not a necessary or helpful emotion


Don’t be scared
Reiterates the idea that fear does not help the situation


Don’t look down
Advice to keep looking forward and not let fear or doubt stop you


Regret has pierced your heart
Acknowledges the pain of past failures or mistakes


Gravity has left its mark
Signifies the weight of past failures or the difficulty of the present challenge


But I’m playing for keeps
Expresses determination and commitment to the cause


Even death can’t do us part
Assures that no obstacle, not even death, can separate us from the commitment and support for each other




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