1) An alternative/nu m… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists with the name Mr. Downstairs:
1) An alternative/nu metal band from Ithaca, New York that was active between 1998 and 2004. They released 2 albums, a self titled album in 2000 and End All | Be All in 2004.
2) Mr. Downstairs is a pop duo consisting of Asia Whiteacre and her best friend Dani Artaud (formerly of Millionaires). Their first single "Legendary" was released on March 29, 2011.
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Mindless
Mr. Downstairs Lyrics
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Can't find out the way to the top
So step on yourself, jump on my high, you never know
Just what you'll get until you think to try
These things are unforseen, troubled ego, not the best to me
Next time you think you're real, you'd best think of immunity
I feel my self start slipping underneath the room
Yeah it's great that you recognize, recognize
That I had somethin for you
Who woulda thought that you'd recognize, recognize
Your mindless clout / you'd watch it go
If they should start to point and laugh what will you do?
When they should start to turn and run because of you
Give all my strength to those who want it, those who need it
If i should fall - just take it from me / watch it go
Give all my hope to those who have it, those who take it
Feel i'm so small while you tell me that you'd watch it go
I thought my life would be worth something
But so far I have seen nothing
So sure my strife would prove for something,
But so far I have seen nothing.
Draw your own line, break a sweat
Supress words you won't regret
Bury feelings, it's your best bet
Drawn conclusion -- enough of you
You'll never know me.
If you watch it go, well I should get out of the way.
The lyrics of Mr. Downstairs's song Mindless convey a sense of frustration and defeatism. The opening lines urge the listener to break their mind and try to think of a way to stop, punish, but acknowledges that they can't find a way to the top. The following lines encourage the listener to step on themselves and jump on the singer's high as they never know what they'll get until they think to try. The unpredictability of outcomes is emphasized with the line "these things are unforeseen," which implies a sense of chaos and lack of control. The singer then comments on their "troubled ego" and how it's not the best for them, urging listeners to think of immunity before they think they're real. The repeated use of the word "recognize" later in the song implies a sense of seeking validation or approval from others, even if they don't fully understand or respect them. The lyrics turn dark towards the end with lines such as "if they should start to point and laugh what will you do?" and "drawn conclusion -- enough of you," suggesting a sense of ostracism and rejection. The repeated refrain "if you watch it go, well, I should get out of the way" emphasizes the feeling of powerlessness and defeat.
Line by Line Meaning
Break your mind, try and think of a way to stop, punish
Put in effort to figure out a solution to the problem and make some effort to stop and penalize what's causing the issue.
Can't find out the way to the top
Unable to figure out the way to succeed.
So step on yourself, jump on my high, you never know
Focus on your own shortcomings and take advantage of opportunities presented by others, as you never know what may come out of it.
Just what you'll get until you think to try
If you don't take the risk to try something, you'll never know what you could have achieved.
These things are unforseen, troubled ego, not the best to me
Some things may come up unexpectedly and cause problems, which I don't appreciate due to your self-centered attitude.
Next time you think you're real, you'd best think of immunity
If you think you've got success figured out, you should consider the potential negative outcomes and how to protect yourself from them.
I feel my self start slipping underneath the room
I'm gradually losing control and sinking, like I'm under the floor.
I think my life is best when i dont think of you
I'm happier and more content when you're not in my thoughts.
Yeah it's great that you recognize, recognize That I had somethin for you
I appreciate that you noticed that I had feelings for you previously.
Who woulda thought that you'd recognize, recognize Your mindless clout / you'd watch it go
It's surprising that you're aware of your own uninformed influence and you're just watching it fade away.
If they should start to point and laugh what will you do?
How will you react if others ridicule or mock you?
When they should start to turn and run because of you
Others are avoiding you or running away due to your negative influence.
Give all my strength to those who want it, those who need it If i should fall - just take it from me / watch it go
I want to help those who desire and require it, and if I fail, they can take the opportunities I leave behind.
Give all my hope to those who have it, those who take it Feel i'm so small while you tell me that you'd watch it go
I'm willing to offer my optimism to whoever is optimistic and optimistic enough to seize their chance, while I feel insignificant when you say you'd just let it all pass.
I thought my life would be worth something But so far I have seen nothing So sure my strife would prove for something, But so far I have seen nothing.
I believed my life had significance and my struggles would pay off, but I haven't seen any outcome yet.
Draw your own line, break a sweat Supress words you won't regret Bury feelings, it's your best bet Drawn conclusion -- enough of you
Figure out your own path, work hard, hold back on comments that you'll regret later, and hide your emotions to avoid trouble, as I have decided I've had enough of you.
You'll never know me.
You'll never truly understand me.
If you watch it go, well I should get out of the way.
If you let things slip away, I should distance myself and avoid getting hurt.
Contributed by Violet V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GYXkid
good song, i think the reason his vocals got alot quieter during the bridge might have had something to do with the fact that the guitarist started doing backing growls there. they might have tried to balance out the microphones or something during that part.