Don't Look Down
Mick Ronson Lyrics


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Don't know what I'm doing here, but I say it again
Don't know what I'm doing here, but you might know my name
Room full of faces laughing, I'm so alone
Feel a little strange, 'cause I'm so far from home

Don't wanna fall
Remember don't look down
Don't wanna fall
Remember don't look down
Yeah, don't look down

Had a woman's love, but she sent me away
Can't live with a broken heart, but there's no place to stay
I won't be crying, I don't have the time
Better keep my head on straight, 'cause I'm walking the line

Don't wanna fall
Remember don't look down
Don't wanna fall
Remember don't look down
Don't look down

Getting kinda scared but you see, I'm here just the same
Gonna face the day, 'cause there's no one else I can blame
I got my trouble, I'll get it over and done
I'll never get too far if I keep trying to run

Don't wanna fall
Remember don't look down
Don't wanna fall
Remember don't look down




Don't look down
Don't look down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mick Ronson's “Don't Look Down” reflect a man’s inner turmoil while in an unfamiliar place. He is lost, lonely, and uncomfortable, surrounded by strangers who seem happy while he feels out of place. He does not know why he is there, but others might recognize him because of his name. Ronson’s use of the phrase “don’t look down” throughout the song suggests the man’s sense of vulnerability and a fear of failing. He does not want to fall and potentially injure himself, but every step seems perilous, even more so because he is far from home. The lyrics are evocative of a personal struggle to remain above ground when it feels like everything and everyone is pulling him down.


In the second stanza, the man’s vulnerability is further emphasized. He has lost a woman's love, breaking his heart and leaving him with no place to go. Still, he has no time to cry; he needs to stay focused because he is “walking the line.” Whether he is pursuing a new relationship or attempting to cope with his internal struggles, he cannot afford to let himself fall. Refusing to look down becomes essential to keep himself grounded and avoid feeling overwhelmed.


Overall, “Don't Look Down” is a reflective song that expresses feelings of isolation, uncertainty, and vulnerability. Ronson’s use of repetition and simple lyrics helps emphasize the character's focus and determination to not give in to his fears. The song offers an important lesson about how we can keep ourselves steady by redirecting our thoughts, looking straight ahead, and persevering through tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't know what I'm doing here, but I say it again
I'm not sure why I'm here, but it's a recurring feeling


Don't know what I'm doing here, but you might know my name
I'm not sure why I'm here, but you might recognize me


Room full of faces laughing, I'm so alone
I'm surrounded by people, but I still feel isolated and left out


Feel a little strange, 'cause I'm so far from home
I feel a bit out of place and uncomfortable because I'm far away from my usual surroundings


Don't wanna fall
I don't want to fail


Remember don't look down
I need to keep my head up and stay positive


Yeah, don't look down
It's important to not let myself get discouraged


Had a woman's love, but she sent me away
I was once in love, but it ended and I was left rejected


Can't live with a broken heart, but there's no place to stay
I can't keep dwelling on my heartbreak, but I also don't know where to go next


I won't be crying, I don't have the time
I won't let myself be consumed by sadness, I need to focus on moving forward


Better keep my head on straight, 'cause I'm walking the line
I need to stay level-headed because I'm walking a fine line between success and failure


Getting kinda scared but you see, I'm here just the same
I'm feeling a bit frightened, but I'm still here and I won't give up


Gonna face the day, 'cause there's no one else I can blame
I need to take responsibility for my life and face each day head-on


I got my trouble, I'll get it over and done
I have many problems, but I'll find a way to overcome them


I'll never get too far if I keep trying to run
I can't just run away from my problems or I'll never make any real progress


Don't wanna fall
I don't want to fail


Remember don't look down
I need to keep my head up and stay positive


Don't wanna fall
I don't want to fail


Remember don't look down
I need to keep my head up and stay positive


Don't look down
It's important to not let myself get discouraged




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN ROSS, ROBERT SHIELDS, CHRIS ALLEN

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Comments from YouTube:

Myra Travin

Mick was such a beautifully lyrical player, as if music was inside him and trailed in clouds of glory everywhere he went. Such power, such subtlety, a fragile heart who had so much still yet to give. Rest easy, Mick -- we hear you.

Martin

The majesty of the musically inclined spirit of love also wanted from him as the clouds from heaven. All the glory of his ever so fragile heart, his loving fragile heart, his glorious fragile loving heart, and the fragility of those clouds that trailed from within him are shrouding the angels and the good Lord Himself.

Thank God we have such astute and poetic fans that can so appropriately dote upon this beautifully lyrical player so lovingly.

Shiroumx M

well said!!! greetings from México

Steven Haywood

Myra Travin , I agree with you! What a song! What a guitar player!
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Steven Haywood

Myra Travin ,what a lovely way to say it!
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Cami Castle

Ronno is so underrated! Fantastic song! We owe so much to him. Rock on in the band in heaven with Trevor and David!

Steven Haywood

This is one of the strongest songs Mick ever wrote. One of six he co-wrote with Sham Morris on Heaven and Hull. There is another he wrote on his own, and three excellent covers. Great contributions on that album from Mick's collaborators too, make it an amazing achievement and a wonderful listening experience.
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Mari M.

What a gift he was to all of us ! Unbelievable musician my very favorite guitarist!

Mari M.

wildcatter63 ,agreed!!

Howard Anderson

Mick is the best!!! Great song, rocks so hard...

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