I'M Down
Popdudes Lyrics
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You can't cry 'cause you're laughing at me
I'm down, I'm down, I''m down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
Man buys ring, woman throws it away
Same old thing happen every day
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
We're all alone and there's nobody else
She'll still moan "Keep your hands to yourself"
I'm down, I'm down, I''m down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down, woo
A baby you know I'm down
I guess I'm down
I'm down on the ground
I'm down
Ah, baby I'm upside down
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
I'm down
The song "I'm Down" by Popdudes is about being in a one-sided relationship where one person is manipulative and enjoys seeing the other suffer. The first verse is about how the liar in the relationship thinks they can hide their lies, but the other person can see right through them. The second verse is about the repeated cycle of buying a ring and having it thrown away, a metaphor for trying to make the relationship work but failing every time. The third verse shows that the couple is alone, but even then, the woman doesn't want to be touched, indicating a lack of intimacy in the relationship. The chorus repeats the line "How can you laugh when you know I'm down" which emphasizes the power dynamic in the relationship, where one person enjoys the other's suffering.
The song is layered with emotions and thoughts, painting a vivid picture of a toxic relationship. Listeners can identify with the feelings of helplessness and despair, and it is easy to see why the song has resonated with audiences over time. This song shows the Popdudes at their best, whose music has been praised for being catchy and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell lies thinking I can't see
You deceive me, wrongly believing that I am not perceptive
You can't cry 'cause you're laughing at me
Your amusement at my misfortune prevents you from displaying genuine empathy through tears
I'm down, I'm down, I''m down
I am feeling dejected and hopeless, repeating the sentiment for emphasis
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
It confounds me that you can find humor in my sadness and despair
Man buys ring, woman throws it away
A man offers a symbol of commitment, but the woman rejects it, resulting in a common occurrence
Same old thing happen every day
This type of situation is a recurring pattern in their relationship
We're all alone and there's nobody else
The two of them are in isolation and there is no one else around them
She'll still moan "Keep your hands to yourself"
Even so, she will complain and protest if he tries to physically touch her
How can you laugh when you know I'm down, woo
The artist remains baffled at how his partner can find amusement in his misery
A baby you know I'm down
He affirms that he is, indeed, feeling low
I guess I'm down
He acknowledges that he is in a sad state
I'm down on the ground
He uses the imagery of being physically lowered to emphasize his emotional state
Ah, baby I'm upside down
He even feels disoriented and confused
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
An exclamation of strong emotion that is not necessarily tied to the previous lines
I'm down
The song ends on the same note of sadness and despondency that it began on
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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