Written by Butch Walker & P!nk Produced by Butch Walker.
This Is How It Goes Down
P!nk Lyrics
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I hear the trash you're talking
In your sleep
The secrets that you're keeping
A chick, that's smart
Did you really think that you could keep her in the dark?
Does she purr?
Hard to speak
Does she dress the part?
I'm sure she'll take some getting used to
Darlin', she won't ever be me
I felt the bite
Take a spit
Suck the poison out of me
I'll make you beg
Make you come
To your senses
If you keep up the shit
Take the hit
Dig the grave
This is how it goes down
This is how it goes down
Gonna run
Gonna scream
Gonna crawl round on your knees
When you realize that no one's gonna measure up to me
Doesn't matter cause I'm over it now
This is how it goes down
This is how it goes down
I'm gonna rage
Stay out really late
I'm gonna hang with all my friends you hate
I may try that threesome
Better late than never and
Better without you
This is your future as I see it
You will be homeless, poor, and broken
She will have left you when she finds out who you are
You're nothing but an extra, and baby I'm the star
I felt the bite
Take a spit
Suck the poison out of me
I'll make you beg
Make you come
To your senses
If you keep up the shit
Take the hit
Dig the grave
This is how it goes down
This is how it goes down
Gonna run
Gonna scream
Gonna crawl round on your knees
When you realize that no one's gonna measure up to me
Doesn't matter cause I'm over it now
This is how it goes down
This is how it goes down
I suppose this is how the story goes, but
Ever since that door closed, I've been going down, down, down, down
The drain and the pain got me nauseous
I should have been more cautious or clever
Whatever, you'll never find a dude with a better head game, and
You can take that both ways
You laughin' like I'm playin' wit your fingers up like oh ?
Wish you would have a threesome without me I pull a O. G.
And text you something criminal and pictures from my old days
I felt the bite
Take a spit
Suck the poison out of me
I'll make you beg
Make you come
To your senses
If you keep up the shit
Take the hit
Dig the grave
This is how it goes down
This is how it goes down
Gonna run
Gonna scream
Gonna crawl round on your knees
When you realize that no one's gonna measure up to me
Doesn't matter cause I'm over it now
This is how it goes down
This is how it goes down
Somebody done lied to you
Cause you're not such a big shot dude
Might wanna rethink it through
Coulda asked me, I woulda told you the truth
Somebody done lied to you
Cause you're not such a big shot dude
Might wanna rethink it through
Shoulda asked me, I woulda told you the truth
The lyrics to P!nk's song "This Is How It Goes Down" detail the emotional fallout of a breakup from the perspective of the person being left. The song is filled with biting, confrontational lyrics aimed at the ex-partner who has been keeping secrets and talking trash in their sleep. The singer of the song is a "chick, that's smart" who was apparently not in the dark about the betrayal of her partner. The lyrics suggest that this new woman might be just as attractive and stylish as the singer, but ultimately she won't measure up because she lacks the depth and connection that the singer had with her former partner.
The chorus of the song seems to taunt the ex-partner, suggesting that he will be crawling on his knees regretting his mistake as he realizes that no one will measure up to the singer. The bridge of the song is a rap that paints a picture of the singer going out and having fun, while the ex-partner is left to regret his mistake. The last verse of the song is a verbal smackdown of sorts, with the singer dismissing the ex-partner's assertion that he is a "big shot dude" and suggesting that he was lied to about his abilities.
Overall, "This Is How It Goes Down" is a song about the end of a relationship, the pain and anger that comes with it, and the process of moving on. The lyrics are filled with imagery of power struggles, domination, and revenge, but ultimately they suggest that the singer is moving on and leaving the ex-partner behind.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear my name
I am aware of what you're saying about me behind my back
I hear the trash you're talking
I am aware of the negative things you're saying about me behind my back
In your sleep
You're even talking negatively about me in your subconscious mind
The secrets that you're keeping
You're hiding information from me that could be important to our relationship
A chick, that's smart
I'm not just any girl - I'm intelligent and won't be easily fooled
Did you really think that you could keep her in the dark?
You underestimated my intelligence and thought you could hide things from me
Does she purr?
Is she as impressive or desirable as I am?
Does she make it hard?
Is she making it difficult for you to move on and forget me?
Hard to speak
You find it difficult to express your feelings and thoughts about the situation
Does she dress the part?
Is she trying to compete with me by dressing similarly or better?
I'm sure she'll take some getting used to
It will take some time for you to adjust to her after being with me
Darlin', she won't ever be me
Though she may try, she won't be able to replace me completely
I felt the bite
I've been hurt by what you've done or said
Take a spit
I want to spit out the venom or poison you've brought into my life
Suck the poison out of me
I want to rid myself of the negative energy you've brought into my life
I'll make you beg
I will make you regret your actions and plead for forgiveness
Make you come to your senses
I will make you realize the error of your ways and the impact of your actions
If you keep up the shit
If you continue to behave this way or treat me poorly
Take the hit
Accept the consequences for your actions
Dig the grave
If you continue on this path, you will bring an end to our relationship
This is how it goes down
This is the inevitable outcome of your behavior
Gonna run
You will attempt to escape or avoid responsibility for your actions
Gonna scream
You will feel overwhelmed or powerless and express these feelings loudly
Gonna crawl round on your knees
You will try to plead for forgiveness and make things right in a desperate manner
When you realize that no one's gonna measure up to me
When you realize that you won't find someone as good or impressive as me
Doesn't matter cause I'm over it now
I am no longer affected or attached to our relationship
I'm gonna rage
I will express my anger and frustration towards you
Stay out really late
I will enjoy my newfound freedom and independence
I'm gonna hang with all my friends you hate
I will spend time with people you disapprove of or dislike
I may try that threesome
I may experiment sexually without you
Better late than never and better without you
It's better to try new things without you in my life
This is your future as I see it
This is what I predict will happen in your future based on your behavior and choices
You will be homeless, poor, and broken
You will suffer the consequences of your actions and end up alone and unhappy
She will have left you when she finds out who you are
Your new partner will eventually realize your true nature and leave you
You're nothing but an extra, and baby I'm the star
You are insignificant compared to me and our past relationship
Somebody done lied to you
Someone gave you false information or ideas about yourself
Cause you're not such a big shot dude
You are not actually as successful or important as you think
Might wanna rethink it through
You should reflect on your behavior and actions towards me
Coulda asked me, I woulda told you the truth
You could have asked for my perspective or opinion on the situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, BUTCH WALKER, TRAVIS MCCOY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@loverlover2
I love this song. One of my favorite songs in this genre. It's still pop but it has an edge that makes it just hardcore awesome :D
@FlorianGunther
One of the best songs from her! Awesome.
@fledglingfilly
I love anything Pink sings.♥
@heathercampbell5656
I love Pinks wide veriety of music, she is a really amazing artiest
@deehoschke9144
Absolutely love this song!!
@hedieh6
this song is AMAZING ! p!nk is just .........dunno OUT OF THIS WORLD ! ! we all love you p!nk !
@Grinceman
This is like the best double entendre song. "Does she make it hard.....hard to speak" "Make you come.............to your senses"
@freaak52
I dont know why, but everytime I listen to this song I get shivers!
@Camilla0990
this so should have been a single i love it :)
@shirleyware6637
That Pink attitude, love it!!!!