Don't Look Down
Kanye West/Mos Def/Lupe Fiasco Lyrics


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Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Fly like an eagle, whatever you do
Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Spread your wings, aerial

Head to the sky, wings raised and
She's about to fly and take her place in
Out there in the stars when she leaves the ground
She'll see a broken heart, if she turns around
But ain't no going back, this is how it must be
He told her she'll be burned alive, she just told him "trust me"
If funerals are beautiful, this ugly
Knowing that, he told her you wouldn't leave me if you loved me
And he knows that, because he knows her
Hard to hide his feelings, as it engulfs her
Now she's a bright blaze, light rays
A shooting out, a phoenix on fire burning up the nightscape
So let's hear it for our heroine
Applaud as her spirit just flies into the never-end
One closed chapter, it opens up another part
So this is more like the end, question mark

Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Fly like an eagle, whatever you do
Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Spread your wings, aerial

Don't let me hold you back, I only hold you back
We're on a dead-end street, this block has got a cul-de-sac
So fly baby, my baby so high
Sometimes it's so hard to say bye
We made it from the alley straight up to the valley
We pulled up to the valet, we'll teach our daughter ballet
We'll raise us a Beyonce, maybe she'll be a Halle
You would've been the best mom, I would have been the best 'Ye
You see it all in my veins, like varicose
I know that's very gross but we getting very close
To our end, though I killed most with a pen
Soon as this flow end, I'mma let Mos begin

Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Fly like an eagle, whatever you do
Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Spread your wings, aerial

How could you do it, how could you do it
Okay now baby here we go, we go, no baby, me go
You got my heart, baby this what it beat for
I give it all, walk as far as my feet go
What you mean "me go", why can't it be "we go"?
What happens when people turn to tears (huh?)
Dreams turn to memories and weeks turn to years, huh?
Standing in the same spot for a couple of weeks
Give me my feelings back, wish love came with a couple receipts
Man, our vacation was coming next week
Girl, I swear you was a trip, let's make it a couples' retreat
How could my girl do this to me
Woke up to a note saying "the world did this to me"
Now I'm testing, one-two, reporting live from the rubble
Drinking all I can so I can turn to fire when I hug you
One, two, three, four, five models on the double
Give me head all at once, look like they lying in a huddle
But it's not even half the feeling as hearing your "Seans, you know I love you”
Shedding tears everyday, and I'm tired of lying in these puddles
I ask why sometimes, like a fucking vowel
Been hitting trees everyday, like a fucking owl
Trying to get high enough to cut the clouds
Of the phoenix sun to Nash it out, I mean ash it out
So I could see you smile
I know you can see me now

Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Fly like an eagle, whatever you do




Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Spread your wings, aerial

Overall Meaning

The song “Don't Look Down” is an emotional and inspirational piece of art that talks about flying to achieve one's dreams and aspirations, while ignoring the negativity and pessimism of others. The song has a pessimistic opening line, “Don't look down, it's an impossible view,” which means that the view from above might seem impossible and overwhelming, but it is achievable by anyone who has the courage to fly like an eagle. The lyrics try to convey a message of hope and motivation to the listener, inspiring them to chase their dreams and not to be held back by anyone.


The song also talks about a woman who refuses to be held back from flying by the negative words of a person who loves her. She takes a leap of faith and embarks on a journey towards her dreams despite the challenges and heartbreaks that she might experience in the process. The song also emphasizes the importance of living in the present while also looking forward to the future without dwelling on the past.


In conclusion, the song “Don’t Look Down” is an inspiring and motivational piece with captivating lyrics that urge people to leave their fears behind and go after their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't look down, it's an impossible view
The view from high above is overwhelming, but don't let fear stop you.


Fly like an eagle, whatever you do
Be confident and soar above your obstacles like an eagle.


Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Don't let fear distract you from your goals and dreams.


Spread your wings, aerial
Take control of your life and fly above adversity.


Head to the sky, wings raised and
Look upwards and be hopeful as you prepare to take off.


She's about to fly and take her place in
She's ready to take off and succeed in her goals.


Out there in the stars when she leaves the ground
Once she takes off, she's headed towards success that she can't see yet.


She'll see a broken heart, if she turns around
If she gives up or turns back, she'll face heartbreak and failure.


But ain't no going back, this is how it must be
There's no room for turning back, leave the past behind and move forward.


He told her she'll be burned alive, she just told him "trust me"
Others may doubt her ability to succeed, but she has faith in herself.


If funerals are beautiful, this ugly
This journey may have its ups and downs, but it's ultimately worth it.


Knowing that, he told her you wouldn't leave me if you loved me
He questions her loyalty and love, trying to hold her back from her dreams.


And he knows that, because he knows her
He understands her strengths and tries to manipulate them to his advantage.


Hard to hide his feelings, as it engulfs her
His jealousy and possessiveness consume him as she pursues her dreams.


Now she's a bright blaze, light rays
Her determination and success shine like a bright fire in the night.


A shooting out, a phoenix on fire burning up the nightscape
She's a force to be reckoned with, rising from ashes and lighting up the night.


So let's hear it for our heroine
Celebrate her journey and success as a powerful and inspiring woman.


Applaud as her spirit just flies into the never-end
Recognize the immortality of her legacy as she continues to succeed.


One closed chapter, it opens up another part
Closing the chapter on one success only leads to more opportunities for growth.


So this is more like the end, question mark
While this may feel like the end, there's always more to come and discover.


Don't let me hold you back, I only hold you back
Despite his love for her, he knows that his fear and insecurity are holding her back.


We're on a dead-end street, this block has got a cul-de-sac
Their relationship has nowhere to go, and is leading to a dead end.


So fly baby, my baby so high
Encouraging her to succeed and fly to new heights.


Sometimes it's so hard to say bye
Letting go of their relationship is difficult and emotional.


We made it from the alley straight up to the valley
They've come a long way from their humble beginnings to success.


We pulled up to the valet, we'll teach our daughter ballet
They are successful and planning for a future with their daughter.


We'll raise us a Beyonce, maybe she'll be a Halle
They dream of raising a strong and successful daughter like Beyonce or Halle Berry.


You would've been the best mom, I would have been the best 'Ye
Reflecting on the potential they had for a successful future together and as parents.


You see it all in my veins, like varicose
Their love and relationship is evident and visible like varicose veins.


I know that's very gross but we getting very close
Their relationship is becoming intense and intimate.


To our end, though I killed most with a pen
He's responsible for the end of their relationship with his actions.


Soon as this flow end, I'mma let Mos begin
Transitioning to the next section of the song with another artist.


How could you do it, how could you do it
Reflecting on the pain and betrayal of being left by someone loved.


Okay now baby here we go, we go, no baby, me go
Acknowledging the end of the relationship and the journey forward.


You got my heart, baby this what it beat for
Expressing love and the dedication of the heart to the relationship.


I give it all, walk as far as my feet go
Committing fully to the relationship, with no limit to effort or devotion.


What you mean "me go", why can't it be "we go"?
Questioning why the relationship can't continue together.


What happens when people turn to tears (huh?)
Reflecting on the emotional pain and tears caused by the end of a relationship.


Dreams turn to memories and weeks turn to years, huh?
Realizing how quickly time passes and how easily dreams can become memories.


Standing in the same spot for a couple of weeks
Feeling stuck and stagnant in life after the end of the relationship.


Give me my feelings back, wish love came with a couple receipts
Wishing he could take back his emotions and that love was more tangible and clear-cut.


Man, our vacation was coming next week
Reflecting on plans they had made for the future that won't come to fruition.


Girl, I swear you was a trip, let's make it a couples' retreat
Remembering the good times they shared and wanting to recapture them.


How could my girl do this to me
Questioning why his partner would leave him.


Woke up to a note saying "the world did this to me"
Realizing that there may have been external factors at play in the breakup.


Now I'm testing, one-two, reporting live from the rubble
Feeling as though his life has crumbled and trying to rebuild.


Drinking all I can so I can turn to fire when I hug you
Using alcohol to cope with the loss and pain.


One, two, three, four, five models on the double
Surrounding himself with superficial distractions to ease the pain.


Give me head all at once, look like they lying in a huddle
Desperately seeking physical pleasure to distract from emotional pain.


But it's not even half the feeling as hearing your "Seans, you know I love you"
Realizing that physical pleasure is fleeting compared to genuine emotional connection.


Shedding tears everyday, and I'm tired of lying in these puddles
Feeling tired of sadness and emotional pain.


I ask why sometimes, like a fucking vowel
Questioning the meaning and reasoning behind the end of the relationship.


Been hitting trees everyday, like a fucking owl
Using marijuana to cope with the pain and escape reality.


Trying to get high enough to cut the clouds
Longing to forget and escape the pain of the break-up.


Of the phoenix sun to Nash it out, I mean ash it out
Referring to the earlier metaphor, seeking to rise from the ashes of the relationship.


So I could see you smile
Striving to find happiness and healing after the end of the relationship.




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Comments from YouTube:

@brempersonal

Giving this a listen after years..just as amazing as I remembered

@adri6000100

Mos Def and Lupe on the same track? My life is complete.

@44standaman

most underrated Big Sean verse

@mooterlee

ever! he really went in on this one

@leonardosalgado8985

1000%

@chitownchef9099

What about memories?

@davidecolelli8275

Fr it felt so real

@n80890

the beat and Lupe is what makes this song good

@tesorodelao6792

“ I ask Y? sometimes, like a fucking vowel. Been hitting trees everyday, like a fucking Owl!”

@neouberxm

Bey, Ye, Lupe...greatness

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