Going Down
King King feat. Alan Nimmo Lyrics
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I'm going, down, down, down, down, down
Yes, I'm going down, yes
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Yes, I've got my feet in the window
Got my head on the ground
Let me down
Yes, let me down
And close that box car door
Well, I'm goin' back to Chattanooga
And sleep on sister Irene's door
Yes, I'm going down
I'm going, down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Yes, I've got my feet in the window
Got my head on the ground
The lyrics of King King feat. Alan Nimmo's song Going Down present a melancholic and sorrowful tone that details the struggles of the singer. The song begins with the repetition of the phrase “I’m going down,” which serves as a metaphorical expression of the singer's current emotional state. The repetition of the phrase, “I'm going down, down, down, down, down,” emphasizes the intensity of the emotions the singer is feeling. These emotions are further conveyed with the lines, “Got my feet in the window, Got my head on the ground,” suggesting a feeling of defeat and helplessness.
The singer then implores the listener to “let me down, and close that box car door,” which can be interpreted as the desire to be left alone to deal with their emotions in private. The line, “I'm going back to Chattanooga and sleep on sister Irene's door,” indicates that the singer is seeking comfort and refuge with a familiar person from their past or a place they associate with comfort.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a bittersweet feeling of despair and nostalgia in equal measure. It is an emotional expression of the human experience with its ups and downs, reminding listeners that it is okay to let oneself feel vulnerable and seek comfort in the people and places that bring us peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going down
I'm feeling low or depressed
I'm going, down, down, down, down, down
I'm sinking lower and lower into despair
Yes, I'm going down, yes
My situation is getting worse and there's nothing I can do about it
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
I'm spiraling deeper into my negative emotions
Yes, I've got my feet in the window
My mind is elsewhere, not grounded in reality
Got my head on the ground
I'm feeling detached from the world around me
Let me down
Help me out of this dark place
And close that box car door
Shut out the outside world and protect me from further harm
Well, I'm goin' back to Chattanooga
I'm returning to a place of familiarity and comfort
And sleep on sister Irene's door
I'm finding solace in the kindness of others
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Don Nix, Gabriell Lewis
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