I'm Down
Kentucky Headhunters Lyrics
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You can't cry 'cause you're laughing at me
I'm down, I'm down, I''m down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
Man buys ring, woman throws it away
Same old thing happen every day
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
We're all alone and there's nobody else
She'll still moan "Keep your hands to yourself"
I'm down, I'm down, I''m down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down, woo
A baby you know I'm down
I guess I'm down
I'm down on the ground
I'm down
Ah, baby I'm upside down
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
I'm down
The Kentucky Headhunters' song "I'm Down" is a classic example of a bluesy rock tune with a catchy chorus that is easy to sing along to. The song deals with the pain of heartbreak and the frustration of being laughed at by someone who knows you're struggling. The lyrics describe a relationship in which one person is not being truthful and is instead trying to hide their emotions behind a veil of laughter. The singer of the song is down on the ground, feeling defeated and powerless. Despite being alone with his partner, he is unable to be intimate with her as she does not reciprocate his feelings.
The song also addresses the issue of the cycle of failed relationships, in which men buy rings for women who end up throwing them away, symbolizing the end of the relationship. The lyrics refer to this as "the same old thing happening every day", a representation of the repetitive nature of relationship failures. The song ends with the singer still feeling down on the ground, unable to stand up and move on from the pain of his lost love.
Overall, "I'm Down" is a relatable song that speaks to the experiences of many people who have struggled with heartbreak and relationship issues.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell lies thinking I can't see
You deceive me, believing that I'm unaware.
You can't cry 'cause you're laughing at me
You're too amused to feel sorrow.
I'm down, I'm down, I'm down
I'm upset and defeated.
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
Why are you finding pleasure in my misfortune?
Man buys ring, woman throws it away
A man offers a symbol of commitment, only to be rejected.
Same old thing happen every day
This situation is commonplace.
We're all alone and there's nobody else
There's no one around to witness our situation.
She'll still moan 'Keep your hands to yourself'
She refuses physical affection despite the lack of an audience.
I'm down, I'm down, I'm down
I'm still upset and down.
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
Why are you still amused by my pain?
A baby you know I'm down
I'm truly and heavily struggling.
I guess I'm down
I can admit defeat.
I'm down on the ground
I am completely defeated and on the verge of giving up.
I'm down
Overall, I am in a bad emotional state.
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Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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