Ain't Goin' Down
Manic Street Preachers Lyrics


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Praying that you'll fall down soon (fall soon)
And your guiltless sex will break in two (break in two)
We brought you sensitivity and you never knew

No, we ain't going down
No, we ain't going down

I get down to nothing and jumbled up again (up again)
Praying your injection is just too good to end (good to end)
When the summer's gone you know it's dead

No, we ain't going down
No, we ain't going down
No, we ain't going down




No, we ain't going down
No, we ain't going down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ain't Goin' Down" by Manic Street Preachers are enigmatic and dark, but powerful. The song seems to be addressing someone who is engaging in guiltless and careless sex, with the singer hoping that they will soon fall down. The lines "We brought you sensitivity and you never knew" suggest that the singer had tried to help this person, but they were not receptive. The chorus of "No, we ain't going down" repeats throughout the song, suggesting that the singer is determined not to let themselves fall down or succumb to the same fate as the person being sung about.


The next verse suggests that the singer is struggling with addiction or some sort of self-destructive behavior. They are "down to nothing and jumbled up again" and hoping that their "injection is just too good to end." The final line of the verse, "When the summer's gone, you know it's dead," conveys a sense of hopelessness and inevitability. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the determination not to fall down or give in to destructive habits.


Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to resist temptation and destructive behaviors, and the consequences when one fails to do so. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic and open to interpretation, but the emotion and urgency of the music make it a powerful and engaging listen.


Line by Line Meaning

Praying that you'll fall down soon (fall soon)
Hoping that karma will catch up to you eventually


And your guiltless sex will break in two (break in two)
Your recklessness will ultimately lead to your downfall


We brought you sensitivity and you never knew
We tried to make you more aware but you were oblivious


No, we ain't going down
We won't let you bring us down


I get down to nothing and jumbled up again (up again)
I feel lost and overwhelmed once more


Praying your injection is just too good to end (good to end)
Hoping that your addiction will lead to your downfall


When the summer's gone you know it's dead
When the good times are over, things will fall apart


No, we ain't going down
We won't let the bad times bring us down


No, we ain't going down
We won't let our own struggles defeat us


No, we ain't going down
We won't give up or give in


No, we ain't going down
We won't let anyone or anything break us down


No, we ain't going down
We will stay strong and persevere




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRADFIELD, EDWARDS, JONES, MOORE

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