Down Goes Another One
McFly Lyrics


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[Tom]
Did the best that I could
Said I'd die for you and I would
But I've drowned all those feelings in the flood

Need to know if you're there
If you're listening to my prayers, to my tears
Feel like raindrops through the mud

But how was I to know that a year ago
I'd need to read between the lines and every lie
And that's why...

Every time I fall asleep, my dreams are haunted
And every time I close my eyes, I'm not alone
And every time I cry, I'm right back where you wanted
I try to drown you out so,
Down goes another one
(Down goes another one)
Down goes another one
(Down goes another one)
Down goes another one
(Down goes another one)

[Danny]
Living fast, dying young
But I'm living with what you've done
Now I face accusations, I won't run, no.

I'm starting to remember things that you said
I'm unravelling what they meant
But the world moves on
You're just another one

And how can I go on?
'Cause when I'm in the sun
I see your shadow on the ground
But you're never there, when I turn around

Every time I fall asleep, my dreams are haunted
And every time I close my eyes, I'm not alone
And every time I cry, I'm right back where you wanted
I try to drown you out so
Down goes another one

[Guitar Solo]

[Tom]
How can I go on?
'Cause when I'm in the sun
I see your shadow on the ground
But you're never there, when I turn around

'Cause every time I fall asleep, my dreams are haunted
(My dreams are haunted)
Every time I close my eyes, I'm not alone
[Danny]
And every time I cry, I'm right back where you wanted
(Back where you wanted)
I try to drown you out so
Down goes another one
(Hey!)
Down goes another one
(Hey!)
Down goes another one
(Hey!)
Down goes another one
Down goes another one
(Hey!)
Down goes another one




(Down goes another one)
Down goes another one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of McFly's song "Down Goes Another One" deal with the struggles of moving on from a past relationship. The song is written from the perspective of two different characters, who are both going through a similar emotional journey.


In the first verse, Tom sings about how he tried his best to make the relationship work, but now he's flooded with feelings that he's trying to push away. He's looking for some reassurance that the other person is still there and listening to his cries for help. But he's also realizing that he was blind to the truth of the situation, and that all the lies have finally caught up with him.


Danny's verse deals with the aftermath of the relationship, and how he's trying to move on. He's facing accusations and difficult emotions but he's also starting to remember things the other person said and what they meant. He's realizing that the other person is just another one of the many people he's lost in his life. The chorus echoes the sentiment of wanting to forget the past and move on, but constantly feeling haunted by the memories and the shadows of the relationship.


Overall, the song is a heartfelt and relatable look at the emotions that come with trying to move on from a relationship that has ended. It shows how we often try to mask our feelings, but they can come back to haunt us when we least expect it.


Line by Line Meaning

Did the best that I could
I tried my hardest to make you happy


Said I'd die for you and I would
I made a promise to always be there for you, and I meant it


But I've drowned all those feelings in the flood
I've buried all of my emotions because I can't handle the pain of losing you


Need to know if you're there
I need to know if you still care about me


If you're listening to my prayers, to my tears
I hope that you can hear me crying out to you, asking for your love


Feel like raindrops through the mud
My tears feel useless, like raindrops falling on already muddy ground


But how was I to know that a year ago
I couldn't have predicted how much pain I would feel


I'd need to read between the lines and every lie
I should have noticed the signs that you weren't really committed to me and stop believing your lies


And every time I fall asleep, my dreams are haunted
I can't escape you, even in my sleep


And every time I close my eyes, I'm not alone
I feel like you're watching me, even though I know you're not really there


And every time I cry, I'm right back where you wanted
I'm stuck in the same place where you left me, unable to move on


I try to drown you out so,
I try to ignore my feelings for you so that I can get over you


Down goes another one (Down goes another one)
Another attempt to forget you ends in failure


Living fast, dying young
I'm living recklessly, not caring about the consequences


But I'm living with what you've done
I'm trying to deal with the damage you've caused me


Now I face accusations, I won't run, no.
I won't run away from the blame and the pain that I feel


I'm starting to remember things that you said
I'm remembering the hurtful things that you told me


I'm unravelling what they meant
I'm trying to understand the true meaning behind your words


But the world moves on
Even though I'm trapped in my feelings, the world keeps on going


You're just another one
You're just another person who hurt me and made me feel alone


How can I go on?
I don't know how to keep living with this emptiness inside of me


I see your shadow on the ground
I still see you near me, even though you're gone


Hey!
Exclamation of frustration and anger




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