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Get Me Down
Mike Pinto Lyrics
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Who can I find when the time get's tough
Heaven my friend tell me the truth don't lie
Tell me when I get too high that you can get me down
You can get me down, you can get me down
Oh, well others shoot me straight but always miss
You're the only one I trust in a time like this
Not givin' up, but hope is wearing thin
Business I try, and still I don't know why
Man it's gonna' get me down, it's gonna' get me down
It's gonna' get me down
No, I ain't gonna' try to pretend my friend
'Cause I could use some good advice every now and then
Now and then I listen, I listen to the things you say
With regards to my condition it's been in the mood to change
And it just may help my find a better day
Stress is a mess when you got too much
Who can I find when the time get's tough
Heaven my friend tell me the truth don't lie
Tell me when I get too high that you can get me down
You can get me down, you can get me down, well you can get me down
Oh, others shoot me straight but always miss
You're the only one I trust in a time like this
In a time like this, in a time like this, in a time like this
[Transcribed by Drew Chapin on 12/23/2009]
In this song, Mike Pinto describes the feeling of being overwhelmed by stress and seeking comfort in a trusted friend. He opens up about the struggle of trying to keep up with the demands of life while still holding onto hope. The chorus expresses a longing to have a friend who can help him come down from the high of stress and anxiety. Pinto recognizes that there are people who may try to offer advice, but it is only the trusted friend that he turns to for guidance.
Throughout the song, Pinto talks about the difficulties of navigating life and business. He's working hard to make things work, but it feels like he's still not finding success. The line "business I try, and still I don't know why" suggests an uncertainty and confusion about where he should be putting his efforts. Despite this, he refuses to give up and instead turns to his trusted friend for support.
By the end of the song, there is a sense of hope that things can improve. Pinto recognizes that he needs someone with a different perspective and wisdom to help guide him through the difficult times. Overall, "Get Me Down" is a song that speaks to the importance of having supportive friends during tough times and the need to take a step back when things feel overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Stress is a mess when you got too much
When there's an excess of stress, it can become chaotic.
Who can I find when the time get's tough
When times get difficult, who can I turn to?
Heaven my friend tell me the truth don't lie
Oh dear friend in the heavens, speak only truth, be honest.
Tell me when I get too high that you can get me down
If I get too caught up in something, let me know you can bring me back.
You can get me down, you can get me down
I trust that you can bring me back down when I need it.
Oh, well others shoot me straight but always miss
Others might try to give me honest feedback, but it's never quite right.
You're the only one I trust in a time like this
I trust only you in tough times like these.
I live it up, I do the best I can
I try to enjoy life and do the best I can with what I have.
Not givin' up, but hope is wearing thin
I haven't given up, but my hope is starting to fade.
Business I try, and still I don't know why
I put effort into my work but don't understand why it's not working.
Man it's gonna' get me down, it's gonna' get me down
This is all really bringing me down.
No, I ain't gonna' try to pretend my friend
I won't pretend everything is okay, my friend.
'Cause I could use some good advice every now and then
I could really benefit from some solid advice from time to time.
Now and then I listen, I listen to the things you say
I do listen some of the time to what you tell me.
With regards to my condition it's been in the mood to change
My situation has been feeling like it's ready for a shift.
And it just may help my find a better day
Perhaps this shift could lead me to a better day.
In a time like this, in a time like this, in a time like this
This really difficult time.
Contributed by Leo K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.