Don't Look Down
Our Only Hope Lyrics


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I'm stuck between rock and roll
And a hard place
Got a long way to go
It's uphill both ways
There's no turning back

I've spent the last year
Being honest and getting older
But I know it's far from over
It's everything left in me
To convince myself
To believe
In a hopeless dream

But the posters on my wall
Paint a different picture
That speaks clearly to me
They tell me

If you're left high and dry,
Take my advice, and don't look down
Keep your head up, hang in there
And hold on for dear life
It's gonna be alright

It hurts to fall short
Or be off by a long shot
We've all been there
Wishing to switch places
With the stars in a magazine
When our lives become paper thin

Every day is a gift
So when this box is empty
I'll fill it with dusty records
That taught me
To pour my heart out
To spill my guts

'Cause the posters on my wall
Paint a different picture
That speaks clearly to me
They tell me

If you're left high and dry,
Take my advice, and don't look down
Keep your head up, hang in there
And hold on for dear life
It's gonna be alright
I know it's said too much,
When the going gets tough
You can never give up
You can't fail if you try
It's gonna be,
It's gonna be alright

I may be just a one hit wonder
But I'm going down swinging
Covered in ash and bruises
I'm still here singing

If you're left high and dry,
Take my advice, and don't look down
Keep your head up, hang in there
It's gonna be alright

If you're left high and dry,
Take my advice, and don't look down
Keep your head up, hang in there




And hold on for dear life
It's gonna be alright

Overall Meaning

The song Don't Look Down by Our Only Hope is an uplifting anthem about persevering through difficult times. The singer describes feeling stuck between rock and roll and a hard place, with a long way to go uphill in every direction. They acknowledge that they've been honest and grown older in the past year, but still have a long way to go. Despite feeling hopeless and dreaming in vain, they find inspiration in posters on their wall that speak clearly to them. The posters remind the singer to keep their head up, hold on for dear life, and not to look down, because things will get better.


The lyrics emphasize the importance of perseverance and the value of every day. The singer realizes that even when they fall short or are off by a long shot, they should not give up. They share that they will fill their life with dusty records that taught them to pour their heart out and spill their guts. The upbeat rhythm of the song and the catchy refrain, "It's gonna be alright," strongly suggests a message of hope.


Overall, the song Don't Look Down by Our Only Hope is an inspirational tune about pushing through struggles and knowing that things will get better in the end. The singer finds solace in posters on their wall that remind them to hold on for dear life and to not look down. They acknowledge the hard work and growth they've achieved in the past year, and encourage listeners to keep their heads up and hold on tight, because it's all worth it in the end.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm stuck between rock and roll
I'm in a difficult situation where I have to choose between two things.


And a hard place
Both choices are equally difficult and unpleasant.


Got a long way to go
I have a lot of work to do and my journey is far from over.


It's uphill both ways
The road ahead is challenging and difficult, and there's no easy way through it.


There's no turning back
I can't go back to where I started, I have to keep moving forward.


I've spent the last year
I've been working hard for a year.


Being honest and getting older
I've been truthful with myself and growing wiser with time.


But I know it's far from over
I'm aware that I still have a long way to go.


It's everything left in me
I'm giving it my all, all my energy and strength.


To convince myself
I have to persuade myself.


To believe
To have faith in something despite doubts and fears.


In a hopeless dream
To believe in a dream that seems impossible to achieve.


But the posters on my wall
The pictures on my wall.


Paint a different picture
Give a different perspective.


That speaks clearly to me
That resonates with me.


They tell me
They advise me.


If you're left high and dry,
If you're left without any support,


Take my advice, and don't look down
Listen to me and stay optimistic.


Keep your head up, hang in there
Stay strong and persevere.


And hold on for dear life
Hang on tight because things will get better.


It's gonna be alright
Everything will be fine in the end.


It hurts to fall short
It's painful to fail.


Or be off by a long shot
To be completely wrong.


We've all been there
We've all experienced failure.


Wishing to switch places
Envious of others.


With the stars in a magazine
Wanting to be famous and glamorous.


When our lives become paper thin
When everything seems fragile and vulnerable.


Every day is a gift
Every day is precious.


So when this box is empty
When my time is up.


I'll fill it with dusty records
I'll cherish my memories.


That taught me
That guided me.


To pour my heart out
To express myself wholeheartedly.


To spill my guts
To be honest about my thoughts and feelings.


I know it's said too much,
It's a cliche.


When the going gets tough
When things get difficult.


You can never give up
Don't give up.


You can't fail if you try
Success comes from trying.


It's gonna be,
Everything will be fine.


I may be just a one hit wonder
I may only have one success.


But I'm going down swinging
I'm not giving up without a fight.


Covered in ash and bruises
Despite being battered and exhausted.


I'm still here singing
I'm still going, living my life.




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Keeping It Real Awesome

Man I just love this song it's so damn awesome Our Only Hope rocks no lie!!

MaxBlaze89

Great song. Awesome lyrics. No way you'll be just a one a hit wonder.

Caitlin Wing

Met Josh and his brother in Branson years ago and he showed me his band and this song. Helped me through a lot of hard times, great music. Underrated as hell.

Keeping It Real Awesome

Love the new song!! Our Only Hope Rocks!!

Chelsea Buck

I absolutely love this song

mario garcia munoz

Este video es lo maximo ... :)
I love OUR ONLY HOPE

Britterzzz

this isnt my youtube but i couldnt sign out and sign back into on mine before i forget to say how MUCH I FUCKING LOVE THIS SONG! never heard of you guys till someone posted it on a kellin quinn page, but jesus the turn my life just took not to long ago everything described in this song i needed to hear it

Brooke Meyer

Man, Still my favorite band. Rip

Adam Emsley

I miss these guys!

Black Heart Amber

Awesome!

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