Long Way Down
OST The Fault In Our Stars. Tom Odell Lyrics
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Talking of time
With our eyes a glowing
Like the city lights
She stands on the ledge,
She says, "It looks so high"
You know it's a
Long way down
Feels like a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave
Please don't leave me now
'Cause I can feel the rivers
Winding through the lands
Two lines, and a poet
Like a kind old rye
You know we could talk in that language
Only we understand
But you know, honey
It's a long way down
You know it's a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Love it feels like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave
Please don't leave me now
The song "Long Way Down" by Tom Odell serves as an apt representation of the love story portrayed in the movie The Fault in Our Stars, exploring the depth of emotions and the uncertainties of life. The lyrics depict two lovers standing on the rooftops, sharing a conversation about time and the beauty of the city lights. The stanza "She stands on the ledge, she says, 'It looks so high'" hints at the fragility of both love and life, and how one small misstep could lead to everything crashing down - symbolized by the long way down.
The metaphorical language used throughout the lyrics adds a deeper layer of meaning to the song, particularly in the lines "I can feel the rivers winding through the lands, two lines, and a poet like a kind old rye." This suggests the natural beauty of life and the intricate connection between everything in existence, while also emphasizing the importance of human connection and communication. The final plea "So honey don't leave, don't leave, please don't leave me now" echoes the uncertainty of life, and how despite our best efforts to hold on to the present moment, everything is eventually fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking on the rooftops
We are up high, looking out over the world.
Talking of time
We are discussing the past and the future.
With our eyes a glowing
We are filled with excitement and wonder.
Like the city lights
Our curiosity and enthusiasm shines brightly like the lights of the city.
She stands on the ledge,
She is taking a bold and daring stance.
She says, "It looks so high"
She is expressing her trepidation about the distance to the ground.
You know it's a
We are acknowledging a difficult truth.
Long way down
The descent will be steep and arduous.
Feels like a long way down
The descent will feel particularly daunting and challenging.
Like a long way down
We are emphasizing the enormity of the task at hand.
So honey don't leave, don't leave
We are pleading with our companion not to abandon us.
Please don't leave me now
We need their support and comfort to complete this difficult challenge.
'Cause I can feel the rivers
We are sensing the flow of natural forces around us.
Winding through the lands
We are witnessing the beauty and power of the natural world.
Two lines, and a poet
We are recognizing the beauty and significance of language and art.
Like a kind old rye
We are finding comfort and familiarity in the traditions of the past.
You know we could talk in that language
We are acknowledging a shared history and culture between us and our companion.
Only we understand
Our bond is unique and special.
Love it feels like a long way down
Our feelings of affection and connection are heightening the intensity of the challenge ahead.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Tom Peter Odell
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@esterabraniste3829
Walking on the rooftops
Talking of time
With our eyes a glowing
Like the city lights
She stands on the ledge,
She says, 'it looks so high'
You know it's a
Long way down
Feels like a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now
'Cause I can feel the rivers
Winding through the lands
Two lines, and a poet
Like a kind old rye
You know we could talk in that language
Only we understand
But you know, honey
It's a long way down
You know it's a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Love it feels like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now
@phoebebuffay262
i love his voice. it's just, uh idk. makes me feel sadness and happiness at the same time...
@anamendiola8937
Phoebe Buffay same
@SallyEn
Absolutely
@anupam2808
Perfectly true and God bless his voice
@mysterytv2349
I'm with you on that, but it's a good feeling.
@v1itr
True
@sahimahfrahman3726
"Hazel Grace"..."Hi Augustus"
@ibrahimhammadi1946
"We all want to be remember "
AUGUSTUS
@aaronofthefuture3424
They played this in the fault in our stars and I freaking lost it
@melinarikkola8808
same 😢