Down to Earth
Justin Bieber Lyrics


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Oh, oh, oh

I never thought that it'd be easy
'Cause we both so distant now
And the walls are closing in on us
And we're wondering how
No one has a solid answer
We're just walking in the dark
And you can see the look on my face
It just tears me apart

So we fight through the hurt
And we cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Then we live and we learn
And we try, and try, and try, and try

So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth
Ooh, oh, oh, ooh

Mama, you were always somewhere
And Daddy I live outta town
So tell me how could I ever be normal some how
You tell me this is for the best
So tell me why am I in tears, whoa
So far away and now I just need you here

So we'll fight through the hurt
And we'll cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Then we live and we learn
And we try, and try, and try, and try

So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth
Ooh, oh, ooh, oh, ooh

We felt so far away from where we used to be
And now we're standing, and where do we go
When there's no road to get to your heart?
Let's start over again

So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth

I never thought that it'd be easy
'Cause we both so distant now




And the walls are closing in on us
And we're wondering how

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Justin Bieber's Down to Earth deals with the struggles of being in a long-distance relationship or not having a constant presence of parents in life. The opening lines of the song expresses how difficult the relationship has become by being distant from each other, with the walls closing in, and there is a lack of answers to bridge the gap. Justin reflects how heartbroken he is by the look on his face, which tears him apart. The song uses the struggles of a long-distance relationship to explore its challenges, with its associated hurt and crying, as well as the need for learning and trying. The chorus is an appeal to meet in the middle, with both parties taking responsibility and working to bridge the gap in their relationship.


The second verse focuses on the absence of parents, particularly that of Justin's mom - "Mama, you were always somewhere and Daddy I live outta town." Justin expresses his inability to be normal, even though he has been told it is for the best, hence the reason for his tears. The pre-chorus and the chorus repeat the idea of fighting through the hurt, learning, and trying again to meet in the middle on the way back down to earth. The bridge starts with the challenge of not knowing where to go because there is no road to navigate the distance in the relationship. The song concludes sadly by reflecting on how distant the couple has become.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh, oh
An introductory musical expression.


I never thought that it'd be easy
I did not anticipate that it would be effortless.


'Cause we both so distant now
Due to our physical separation.


And the walls are closing in on us
Figuratively surrounded by boundary, limitations, or stress.


And we're wondering how
Curious about the solution or resolution.


No one has a solid answer
Nobody has a definite explanation or remedy.


We're just walking in the dark
Moving blindly or uncertainly without direction or illumination.


And you can see the look on my face
Evident or apparent based on my expression.


It just tears me apart
It emotionally devastates me.


So we fight through the hurt
Overcoming the injury or pain through conflict or struggle.


And we cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Expressing sadness, distress or frustration profoundly and repeatedly.


Then we live and we learn
We gain knowledge, understanding, or experience through living.


And we try, and try, and try, and try
Repeatedly attempting to succeed despite difficulty or failure.


So it's up to you and it's up to me
Both of us are responsible for making the decision or solution.


That we meet in the middle
Compromising and finding a solution that benefits both parties.


On our way back down to earth
After experiencing difficulties, we are returning to a realistic perspective of life.


Down to earth, down to earth
Living a modest or realistic life.


Mama, you were always somewhere
Mother, you were frequently absent or occupied.


And Daddy I live outta town
Father, I live far away from you.


So tell me how could I ever be normal some how
How can I become regular, average, or unexceptional in any way?


You tell me this is for the best
You communicate that this is the most advantageous or desirable option.


So tell me why am I in tears, whoa
Then why am I crying miserably?


We felt so far away from where we used to be
We felt distant from where we are accustomed to be.


And now we're standing, and where do we go
Currently present and uncertain where to proceed.


When there's no road to get to your heart?
When there is no avenue to reach your emotions or desires?


Let's start over again
Restart from the beginning or start fresh.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mason Levy, Waynne Nugent, Kevin John Risto, Carlos Battey, Steven Battey, Justin Bieber

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Destiny Proctor

i love this song it is amazing.....

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