Pulling Me Down
Poor Moon Lyrics
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For crying out loud
You want me to say
I'm letting you down
It's killing me now
'Cause I can't walk in these shoes
Sing the same old lonely blues
If I find out that it's true
How could I keep it silent?
I've never known a memory to be so violent
Taking hold and pulling me down, down, down
I can't walk in these shoes
Sing the same old dreary blues
If I find out that it's true
Never felt that way to you
How could I keep it silent?
I didn't know that love could be so violent
Taking hold and pulling me down, down, down
Down, down
Pulling me down, down, down
Did I lose control?
I didn't think I was that bold
I should have left you in my dreams
Now I have, and it would seem
I couldn't keep it silent
I didn't know that sadness could be so violent
Taking hold and pulling me down, down, down
Down, down
Pulling me down, down, down, down, down
Pulling me down, down, down
The lyrics of this song are an expression of the intense emotional struggle that one experiences when their pride comes in the way of acknowledging their mistakes. The first two lines of the song, "Got too proud, for crying out loud" establishes the singer's arrogance, while the next few lines indicate that someone close to them has been hurt because of it. The line "you want me to say I'm letting you down," suggests that the singer has failed to meet the expectations of someone they care about. This fact is causing them great torment, as it's difficult for them to admit their shortcomings.
The chorus of the song is where the raw emotion is most prominent, with the energy of the music rising to match the urgency of the lyrics. The repeated phrase, "taking hold and pulling me down, down, down," emphasizes how the singer is being weighed down by the burden of their pride and guilt. They feel trapped in their own self-destructive behavior patterns and are searching for a way out.
The final verse of the song shows that the singer is regretful of their actions, wishing they had been more mindful of the consequences of their behavior. They express a sense of loss, questioning if they "lost control" and lamenting the fact that they did not cherish the relationship they had. Overall, "Pulling Me Down" is an intense exploration of the pain that comes with pride and the struggle to overcome it.
Line by Line Meaning
Got too proud
I have become too prideful
For crying out loud
Expressing frustration and annoyance
You want me to say
You expect me to confess
I'm letting you down
I am disappointing you
It's killing me now
This situation is causing me great emotional pain
'Cause I can't walk in these shoes
I cannot handle the burden or pressure of this situation
Sing the same old lonely blues
Repeating the same sad story over and over again
If I find out that it's true
If what you are accusing me of is actually correct
Never felt that way to you
I have never had that feeling towards you
How could I keep it silent?
Rhetorical question indicating that the situation cannot be kept a secret
I've never known a memory to be so violent
The memory associated with this situation is causing intense emotional pain
Taking hold and pulling me down, down, down
The memory is overpowering me and causing me to feel overwhelmed
Did I lose control?
Questioning whether or not I have lost my ability to handle this situation
I didn't think I was that bold
I did not expect myself to act in such a daring manner
I should have left you in my dreams
I regret bringing this situation into reality, it should have remained a dream
Now I have, and it would seem
Now that the situation is a reality, it has caused problems
I couldn't keep it silent
I was unable to keep the situation a secret
I didn't know that sadness could be so violent
The sadness associated with this situation is causing intense emotional pain
Pulling me down, down, down
The intense emotional pain is overwhelming me
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
stranger2two
Found you guys on 'Soma FM', really love it, :).
Kevin Mccoy
Is it me, or does this song sound like The Hollies from 1966? I wish everyone in the world could hear Poor Moon, things would be so much better!
Pink Moon
The Coral !?