Bring It On Down
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Today was just a blur, you've got a head like a ghost train
What was that sound ringing around your brain?
You're here on your own who you gonna find to blame?
You're the outcast, you're the underclass
But you don't care, because you're living fast
I know you've got a problem that the devil sends
You think they're talking 'bout you but you don't know who
I'll be scraping your life from the sole of my shoe tonight
Bring it on down, bring it down for me
Your head's in a fish tank
Your body and your mind can't breath
Bring it on down, bring it down for me
Your head's in a fish tank
Your body and your mind can't breath
You're the outcast, you're the underclass
But you don't care, because you're living fast
You're the uninvited guest who stays 'till the end
I know you've got a problem that the devil sends
You think they're talking 'bout you but you don't know who
I'll be scraping their lives from the sole of my shoe tonight
The lyrics of Oasis's song "Bring It On Down" are evocative of a feeling of being disconnected from reality, unsure of one's place in the world but still living life to the fullest. The opening lines, "What was that sound ringing around your brain? Today was just a blur, you've got a head like a ghost train" paints a picture of someone feeling overwhelmed and lost in their thoughts, but still powering through life at a breakneck pace. The repetition of the line "What was that sound ringing around your brain?" highlights the confusion and chaos that the singer is feeling.
As the song goes on, we get a sense of the singer's outsider status - "You're the outcast, you're the underclass / But you don't care, because you're living fast." While they may not fit in with the mainstream, they find a sense of belonging in their own reckless lifestyle. In a way, they revel in their outsider status that sets them apart from the norm.
The chorus of the song, "Bring it on down, bring it down for me / Your head's in a fish tank / Your body and your mind can't breathe" suggests that the singer is searching for some kind of release or escape from the chaos they find themselves in. The imagery of a head being trapped in a fish tank is unsettling and claustrophobic, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped.
Overall, "Bring It On Down" is a song that captures a sense of edgy restlessness and the desire to rebel against the constraints of society.
Line by Line Meaning
What was that sound ringing around your brain?
As you try to make sense of your thoughts, a constant noise is blocking your train of thought.
Today was just a blur, you've got a head like a ghost train
Your day went by so fast that it almost feels like a blur; your mind is racing so much that it's like a high-speed train.
You're here on your own who you gonna find to blame?
You realize that you are left to deal with your own problems and seek someone to blame for them.
You're the outcast, you're the underclass
You are part of a group that is looked down upon and ostracized by society.
But you don't care, because you're living fast
Despite society's rejection, you are living life at a rapid pace, living life on your own terms.
You're the uninvited guest who stays 'till the end
You may not have been welcomed, but you refuse to leave, staying until the end of the event or experience.
I know you've got a problem that the devil sends
You are facing a problem that seems to have come from the depths of hell or from an evil force.
You think they're talking 'bout you but you don't know who
You believe that people are talking and gossiping about you, but you are unsure who they are or why they are doing so.
I'll be scraping your life from the sole of my shoe tonight
Tonight, I will be removing your negative influence from my life, as if I am scraping dirt off the sole of my shoe.
Bring it on down, bring it down for me
Lower yourself and your attitude for my sake.
Your head's in a fish tank
Your mind is stuck and suffocating in its own thoughts, just like a fish trapped in a tank.
Your body and your mind can't breath
You are feeling constricted, both physically and mentally, and it's affecting your ability to breathe properly.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noel Gallagher
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