Growing up in Visalia - an isolated, agricultural town between Fresno and Bakersfield in California’s Central Valley - Freitas found solace in skateboarding, photography, and, of course, music. A self-taught musician able to play guitar, bass, drums, and piano, Freitas started recording on a 4-track in his teens - creating fully-realized, fleshed-out songs completely on his own. This early music combined dexterous musicianship and solid pop-craftsmanship with a disarming emotional innocence. From the start his talent was immensely evident, and now, after two exceptional records (2002's Here’s Laughing at You and 2003's Heavy Mellow) and thousands of miles touring with his band , Freitas has proven himself an accomplished and confident artist.
Freitas’ music is steeped in classic, expansive pop records like David Bowie’s Hunky Dory or the Beatles' Let it Be, while also referencing more modern, indie rock records such as Built to Spill's There's Nothing Wrong with Love. Taking subtle cues from music's greats, both old and new, Freitas cultivates a sturdy style that emphasizes the importance of melody and lyrics. His distinct voice - at once both self-assured and world-weary - injects the songs with personality and passion. With such dedication to the craft, Freitas channels his talent to become an inspired, engaging songwriter.
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All The Way Down
Nik Freitas Lyrics
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All the way down
Let's go
All the way down
Seems like too much just ain't enough
When your cool is on the line
Sharing stuff is a thing of the past
And nobody has to know as long as--
You forgot you sold out just in time
Well, someone's future just vanished before their own eyes
All the way down
All the way down
Well, they wept
All the way down
Took a sad, sad situation
And put a ribbon on your car
Shook an apple from the family tree
And blew the whole nation apart
And if the bombs along the road ain't proof enough
That it's all been a mistake
Well, someone still wants his face on the money we make
All the way down
All the way down
Let's go
All the way down
Find yourself something to do
Before we have to grow up
And see what the world's coming to
I'm just trying to fit in
Anywhere that i can
So please,
Leave a space in the bag for me
Put a penny on the ocean floor
And a trillion in outer space
Swipe the card at where the atmosphere was
And pay back the whole human race
And if the weather's got you heated up
And you're waiting on a new ice age
Well, someone's working on a way to get thinner
By eating all summer and sleeping all winter
All the way down...
The song "All the Way Down" by Nik Freitas appears to be a commentary on the state of society and how people are willing to compromise their values to fit in or get ahead. The first verse seems to be talking about how people are constantly trying to one-up each other and show off their "cool" factor. They are so focused on themselves that they forget about the value of sharing and supporting one another. The line "you forgot you sold out just in time" suggests that people will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means compromising their morals. The following line about "someone's future just vanished before their own eyes" further emphasizes the negative consequences of this type of behavior.
The second verse continues with the theme of people making poor choices and putting their own interests above others. The line "shook an apple from the family tree, and blew the whole nation apart" suggests that one bad decision can have far-reaching consequences. The following lines about "bombs along the road" and "someone still wants his face on the money we make" suggest that this behavior can have even more destructive consequences on a larger scale.
The chorus of "all the way down" repeated multiple times seems to suggest that this behavior will only lead to a downward spiral for both individuals and society as a whole. The final verse seems to be a call to action, urging people to find something meaningful to do before it's too late. The line "please, leave a space in the bag for me" suggests that the singer is willing to change and be a part of a better future for all.
Line by Line Meaning
All the way down
Fully commit to a situation or action with no reservation or hesitation
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
Let's go
Encouraging others to join in on the commitment
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
Seems like too much just ain't enough
Although it appears there is an excess, it is still not satisfying
When your cool is on the line
When your reputation or image is at stake
Sharing stuff is a thing of the past
Being forthcoming or generous is no longer valued
When you've read chapter nine
When you are knowledgeable or informed on a subject
And nobody has to know as long as--
As long as no one finds out
You forgot you sold out just in time
You chose to abandon your values or principles for personal gain
Well, someone's future just vanished before their own eyes
Their actions affected someone else's future negatively
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
Well, they wept
Expressing sorrow or despair
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
Took a sad, sad situation
A situation that is depressing or tragic
And put a ribbon on your car
To make a superficial gesture to show support
Shook an apple from the family tree
To cause a dramatic shift within a group or organization
And blew the whole nation apart
To cause widespread destruction or chaos
And if the bombs along the road ain't proof enough
If the destruction caused by conflict isn't enough evidence
That it's all been a mistake
That the actions taken were ill-advised or wrong
Well, someone still wants his face on the money we make
A person with greed and power still seeks to benefit from the situation
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
Let's go
Encouraging others to join in on the commitment
All the way down
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
Find yourself something to do
Find a purpose or passion
Before we have to grow up
Before we have to face the harsh realities of life
And see what the world's coming to
To observe the negative changes in society
I'm just trying to fit in
Attempting to belong or conform to a group or society
Anywhere that i can
Any place or group that will accept me
So please,
Asking for approval or acceptance
Leave a space in the bag for me
Allow me to be a part of the group or situation
Put a penny on the ocean floor
A meaningless or futile action
And a trillion in outer space
An excessive, wasteful action
Swipe the card at where the atmosphere was
An absurd or impossible action
And pay back the whole human race
Making amends for society's wrongs
And if the weather's got you heated up
If the environment is causing distress
And you're waiting on a new ice age
Hoping for a drastic shift or change in environmental conditions
Well, someone's working on a way to get thinner
People are more concerned with personal appearance than societal issues
By eating all summer and sleeping all winter
A superficial or unhealthy way to attain an ideal body
All the way down...
Reiterating the full commitment to the situation or action
Contributed by Allison M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.