Way Down
Pink Cream 69 Lyrics
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In the name of Jesus Christ
Keep on preachin' that religion
Though the past has often lied
Sold his faith but could not face anyone
Sold us hope but couldn't change what's been done
Way down, way down deep in his eyes
Flew his jet to De Janeiro
To deliver peace of mind
Kneels to kiss the burnin' pavement
All his hypocrites behind
Tries to fake his way as God's only son
Full of shit! you just can't fool everyone
Way down, way down deep in his eyes
How long, how long can he conceal the lies?
Tries to fake his way as God's only son
Full of shit! you just can't fool everyone
Way down, way down deep in his eyes
How long, how long can he conceal the lies?
Way down, way down
The lyrics of Pink Cream 69's song "Way Down" focus on a religious figure, an old man, who is preaching the teachings of Jesus Christ. However, questions arise about the authenticity of his words as the past has often lied, and he has sold his faith to others but cannot face the consequences of his actions. The lyrics suggest that although the old man sold hope to others, he cannot change what has been done in the past, and he is living a life of pretense.
The song also criticizes the religious figure's attempts to appear as God's only son, as he is full of hypocrisy and deceit. The line "Kneels to kiss the burning pavement, all his hypocrites behind" emphasizes the idea that his actions are motivated more by appearances than by genuine religious conviction.
The repeated line "Way Down, way down, deep in his eyes" emphasizes the inner turmoil and guilt felt by the old man, who is struggling to keep up the facade of being a spiritual leader. However, the final line of the song, "Way down, way down," suggests that despite his inner turmoil and his struggle to conceal his lies, the religious figure is unable to change his ways.
Line by Line Meaning
There's an old man on a high chair
There is an elderly man sitting on a raised platform.
In the name of Jesus Christ
He is invoking the name of Jesus Christ.
Keep on preachin' that religion
He continues to speak about his religious beliefs.
Though the past has often lied
He acknowledges that history has been untruthful at times.
Sold his faith but could not face anyone
He betrayed his own beliefs and cannot confront others.
Sold us hope but couldn't change what's been done
He promised us optimism but cannot alter the past.
Flew his jet to De Janeiro
He flew to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
To deliver peace of mind
He attempts to bring mental tranquility to others.
Kneels to kiss the burnin' pavement
He kneels down to physically touch the hot pavement with his lips.
All his hypocrites behind
He is accompanied by individuals who profess beliefs that they do not hold.
Tries to fake his way as God's only son
He presents himself as a messianic figure, although he is not.
Full of shit! you just can't fool everyone
His actions are insincere, and not everyone can be deceived by him.
Way down, way down deep in his eyes
In the depths of his eyes, a dark truth can be found.
How long, how long can he conceal the lies?
For how much longer will he be able to continue hiding the truth?
Way down, way down deep in his eyes
In the depths of his eyes, a dark truth can be found.
How long, how long can he conceal the lies?
For how much longer will he be able to continue hiding the truth?
Way down, way down
Far, far below the surface.
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