get down
One Fine Day Lyrics

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I'm passing out to the street again
and try to tame the beast inside my head
distant voices now and then
call the greedy angels turning bad

everybody is making fun of me
anybody could be my enemy
yeah if this is the life like I want it to be

let's ride today

get down - the stars fall again
get down - and I just wanna be
get down - back safe in your arms
get down, the stars fall again

everything turns right away
a mocking wiper's calling out my name
every failure of today
found in me the perfect one to blame

everybody is making fun of me
anybody could be my enemy
yeah if this is the life like I want it to be
let's ride today

get down - the stars fall again
get down - and I just wanna be

get down - back safe in your arms
get down, the stars fall again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Get Down" by One Fine Day describe the internal struggle of trying to control one's thoughts and emotions. The singer admits to feeling like an outsider, with "distant voices" calling to them, and that there are always people "making fun" or trying to bring them down. Despite this, they still strive to ride through life and experience it fully.

The repeated phrase "get down" is a call to action, a reminder to live in the moment and not let fear or negativity hold the singer back. The line "let's ride today" suggests a desire to take control and not just let life happen passively, even if it means facing the negative aspects head-on.

The mention of "the stars fall[ing] again" could be interpreted as a metaphor for unexpected events or setbacks that can throw a person off course. The desire to be "back safe in your arms" can be seen as longing for comfort and stability in the face of life's challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm passing out to the street again
I am losing control and going out into the world again

and try to tame the beast inside my head
I attempt to manage the negative thoughts and emotions within me

distant voices now and then
Occasionally, I hear faraway sounds

call the greedy angels turning bad
These sounds entice me towards unwholesome desires

everybody is making fun of me
People are mocking me

anybody could be my enemy
Anyone might be against me

yeah if this is the life like I want it to be
If this is the lifestyle I desire

let's ride today
Let's live our lives today

get down - the stars fall again
Lower yourself - the sky is becoming dark

get down - and I just wanna be
Lower yourself - I long for companionship

get down - back safe in your arms
Lower yourself - back to your safe embrace