Don't Look Down
Kanye West Feat. Big Sean Mos Def & Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

Don't look down, it's an impossible view
Don't lose hope or faith because it's difficult to see a way out of this situation

Fly like an eagle, whatever you do
Be bold and courageous like an eagle, no matter what comes your way

Spread your wings, aerial
Take flight and soar high, reach for the stars

Head to the sky, wings raised and
Reach for the heavens with your wings open wide

She's about to fly and take her place in
She's ready to take on the world and fulfill her potential

Out there in the stars when she leaves the ground
When she takes off, she'll experience new and distant things

She'll see a broken heart, if she turns around
If she looks back, she'll remember past hurt and heartbreak

But ain't no going back, this is how it must be
There's no turning back now, this is the path she must take

He told her she'll be burned alive, she just told him "trust me"
He warned her about the dangers of the journey, but she remains confident

If funerals are beautiful, this ugly
The current situation may be difficult or painful, but it could lead to something beautiful in the end

Knowing that, he told her you wouldn't leave me if you loved me
Despite his insecurities, he tries to convince her to stay because of their love

And he knows that, because he knows her
He understands her character and personality well enough to know how she feels

Hard to hide his feelings, as it engulfs her
He struggles to keep his emotions in check as he sees her start to flourish

Now she's a bright blaze, light rays
She's shining brightly and radiating positive energy

A shooting out, a phoenix on fire burning up the nightscape
She's like a phoenix, rising from the ashes and leaving a trail of light and beauty wherever she goes

So let's hear it for our heroine
Let's celebrate her for her courage and determination

Applaud as her spirit just flies into the never-end
Praise her as she continues on her journey, entering into the unknown

One closed chapter, it opens up another part
One chapter of her life may be over, but it will lead to new beginnings

So this is more like the end, question mark
It's uncertain what the future holds, but this is the end of one chapter

Don't let me hold you back, I only hold you back
Don't let him prevent you from moving forward, as he is aware he's becoming a hindrance

We're on a dead-end street, this block has got a cul-de-sac
Our current situation is a dead end with no hope of progress

So fly baby, my baby so high
Go forth and accomplish your desires boldly and without hesitation

Sometimes it's so hard to say bye
Leaving is difficult when there is a deep emotional connection

We made it from the alley straight up to the valley
We've come far, from a humble beginning to a lofty achievement

We pulled up to the valet, we'll teach our daughter ballet
We've succeeded in life to the point we have luxuries, and we can provide for our children

We'll raise us a Beyonce, maybe she'll be a Halle
We aspire to have talented and successful children, and the world may recognize them as such

You would've been the best mom, I would have been the best 'Ye
He regrets not being able to create a family with her and seeing the potential in their relationship and love

You see it all in my veins, like varicose
Our emotional connection runs so deep that it's tangible and visible, pervades our bodies

I know that's very gross but we getting very close
We're approaching a level of closeness that's difficult to handle

To our end, though I killed most with a pen
Despite some major losses and his talent with writing, the end is still near

Soon as this flow end, I'mma let Mos begin
When he finishes his final performance, another artist will take over the spotlight

How could you do it, how could you do it
He's struggling to come to terms with what happened between them

Okay now baby here we go, we go, no baby, me go
He's preparing to move on, but struggling with letting go of the past

You got my heart, baby this what it beat for
She holds the key to his heart, and it beats for her

I give it all, walk as far as my feet go
He would do anything for her, and is willing to travel any distance for her

What you mean "me go", why can't it be "we go"?
He doesn't want to let go of their relationship and would prefer to work towards a future together

What happens when people turn to tears (huh?)
He questions the inevitability of falling apart and the impact it has on both parties

Dreams turn to memories and weeks turn to years, huh?
Time passes by quickly, turning once-fresh dreams into distant memories and quickly moving years

Standing in the same spot for a couple of weeks
He's stuck in a rut, not knowing where to go or what to do

Give me my feelings back, wish love came with a couple receipts
He wants to understand where he went wrong, and desires a way to quantify or make sense of their love

Man, our vacation was coming next week
He's nostalgic about simpler times in their relationship

Girl, I swear you was a trip, let's make it a couples' retreat
He reminisces about the fun times they had together, and wants to experience those moments again

How could my girl do this to me
He's confused and hurt by her actions

Woke up to a note saying "the world did this to me"
She has left him, and he is struggling to come to terms with the reason why

Now I'm testing, one-two, reporting live from the rubble
He's starting to cope with the aftermath of the breakup, and is ready to start rebuilding

Drinking all I can so I can turn to fire when I hug you
He's building up emotional strength through alcohol to avoid being vulnerable in front of her

One, two, three, four, five models on the double
He's indulging in materialistic temptations to distract himself from the breakup

Give me head all at once, look like they lying in a huddle
He's seeking physical pleasure from multiple women, and indulging in promiscuity

But it's not even half the feeling as hearing your "Seans, you know I love you"
Despite trying to forget her, he's still in love with her and can't let go

Shedding tears everyday, and I'm tired of lying in these puddles
He's exhausted from crying and being emotionally vulnerable

I ask why sometimes, like a fucking vowel
He's questioning the rationale behind their breakup regularly and doesn't understand the reason for it.

Been hitting trees everyday, like a fucking owl
He's using marijuana daily as a coping mechanism

Trying to get high enough to cut the clouds
He's attempting to escape reality and enter a dreamlike state of euphoria

Of the phoenix sun to Nash it out, I mean ash it out
He's referencing a mythical bird to express the level of emotional pain he's experiencing

So I could see you smile
Despite all of the pain, he still longs for her happiness

I know you can see me now
He hopes she's able to witness his growth and healing process