Low
Muriel Lyrics


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All the birds and the bees fly high, airplanes also
And the hopes and dreams of mine (are) existing so low
How high the pine trees are, deep their roots go
They'll reach the highest skies, starting solo

Low...

All the birds and the bees so high, where do they go
Wherever it may be, they keep it down low
How high the mountains are, but the gravity's call
Drags you down to the ground, (to) the valley below

Believe me now that the Earth is round
When the winter comes all the leaves get brown
Low gets high and the 'up' comes down
It's time for you to believe me now

Look down on the ground it's a tree on a hill

Look down on the ground it's a tree on a hill
Roots go down to the soil, but its crown's up still




Look down on the ground it's a tree on a hill
Roots go down...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Low," written by Muriel Dacq, describe two contrasting elements in nature: things that fly high (birds, bees, and airplanes) and things that exist low (hopes, dreams, gravity). The first two verses present an image of the height of pine trees, which reach the sky even though they start alone with their deep roots. This image contrasts with the notion of "low" hopes and dreams, which seem to hover close to the ground. The chorus repeats the word "Low" and emphasizes the contrast between high-flying birds and the bees and the "up" and "down" elements of gravity that pull everything down.


The third verse addresses a natural phenomenon, the changing of the seasons, and uses it as a metaphor for how things change and shift. The lyrics suggest that what goes up must come down and that the cycle of life includes highs and lows. The final verse describes a tree on a hill, with roots that dig deep into the soil and a crown that rises high into the air. Like the pine tree, the tree on the hill is a symbol of nature's ability to grow and prosper despite any obstacles.


Overall, "Low" is a song about nature and the way it can inspire us to see beyond our own struggles and limitations. It encourages us to look up and appreciate the world around us, regardless of what is bringing us down.


Line by Line Meaning

All the birds and the bees fly high, airplanes also
Various things like birds, bees, and airplanes can soar to great heights.


And the hopes and dreams of mine (are) existing so low
Despite the potential for great heights, the singer's hopes and dreams are at their lowest point.


How high the pine trees are, deep their roots go
The pine trees may reach great heights, but their true strength comes from the depth of their roots.


They'll reach the highest skies, starting solo
Even when undertaking a journey alone, success can be found by aiming for the highest point possible.


Low...
A repetition of the song's title that emphasizes the theme of being at a low point.


All the birds and the bees so high, where do they go
Despite being able to reach great heights, it's unclear where exactly birds, bees, and other soaring objects end up.


Wherever it may be, they keep it down low
Even when they reach their destination, they exist in a low position.


How high the mountains are, but the gravity's call
Although mountains can reach great heights, they are still subject to the pull of gravity.


Drags you down to the ground, (to) the valley below
Gravity may bring you down from great heights to a low point like a valley.


Believe me now that the Earth is round
The artist is trying to assure someone that the Earth has a curved shape.


When the winter comes all the leaves get brown
In the winter season, the leaves of trees typically turn brown and fall off.


Low gets high and the 'up' comes down
The song emphasizes that extreme highs and lows can trade places, implying that better times are ahead.


It's time for you to believe me now
The singer is urging someone to trust their words on this matter.


Look down on the ground it's a tree on a hill
From a higher vantage point, you may see a tree situated atop a hill.


Roots go down to the soil, but its crown's up still
Despite being rooted in the ground, the tree's top branches still reach upward.


Roots go down...
A repetition of the prior line that emphasizes the deep roots of trees.




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@robertesek2930

RHCP all over the place! Szép munka fiúk.

@gabormiklosmajoros3994

Gratulálok,nagyon jó!A rádióban hallottam és most nyomozgattam az archívumban,hogy mi is szólt a kocsiban 2 napja,de megtaláltam.Köszönöm!Csak így tovább!

@balazsjogg

világ legjobb száma

@norbertbello5077

Jól nyomjátok, volt szerencsénk látni titeket élőben Pécsen, az Est-caféban a 30Y előzenekaraként. Örülök, hogy a Petőfin hallottunk újra rólatok. Sok sikert!

@Balazs2x

Nagyon jók voltatok Miskolcon!

@Medoweb91

még több ilyet!!

@dscholtz1975

Nagyon jó, gratulálok!

@megismeredahangomat

Nagyon színvonalas. Gratula!

@Picuj

Egy az egyben RHCP, a zene is, meg a srác hangja is.

@GaborKovacsPucu

Hát ha ez a jó zene :)

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