I'm Comin' Down
Primal Scream Lyrics


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Driftin', driftin'
Driftin', driftin'

I've been so high, I never wanted to come down
I've been so lost, I never wanted to be found
I'm all hung over with bad dreams
I stumble in to messy scenes
[Chorus]
I'm coming down
I can't face the dawn
I'm coming down
I feel too far gone

I've been driftin'
I've been strung-out, I've been burned
I've been lonely, to the point of no return
I drank myself to sleep last night
I see the the world through bloodshot eyes

[Chorus]

Highs(?) and pills won't heal my ills
But they make me feel better for a little while

[Chorus]

I'm coming down




I'm coming down
I'm coming down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Primal Scream's song "I'm Comin' Down" can be interpreted as a reflection of a person's struggle with drug addiction and the consequences that come with it. The repetition of "Driftin', driftin'" in the beginning sets the tone for the song's introspective nature. The singer mentions being high and lost in a state of mind that they did not want to come out of. They are hungover with bad dreams and stumble into messy scenes, indicating that their addiction has repercussions on their daily life.


The chorus "I'm coming down, I can't face the dawn, I feel too far gone" is the main recurring theme throughout the song, as it further conveys the despair the person is feeling. They understand that they cannot continue to live this way and need to come down from their high, but it's a daunting task. They have been driftin', strung-out, burned, and lonely, indicating that this addiction has taken a toll on their mental health. They admit to drinking themselves to sleep the previous night and seeing the world through bloodshot eyes. The last line of the song's lyrics is also "I'm coming down," indicating the person's resolve to get better but also acknowledging the challenges that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Driftin', driftin'
Floating aimlessly with no particular purpose or direction


I've been so high, I never wanted to come down
I have indulged in things that cause a euphoric feeling and never want to return to reality


I've been so lost, I never wanted to be found
I have been disconnected from the real world and did not want to be brought back to it


I'm all hung over with bad dreams
I feel terrible and distressed mentally and physically


I stumble in to messy scenes
I enter into chaotic situations without preparation


[Chorus]
Repetition of the phrase 'I'm coming down'


I've been driftin'
I have been wandering aimlessly


I've been strung-out, I've been burned
I have physically and emotionally pushed myself to the limit


I've been lonely, to the point of no return
I have felt so isolated that there is no hope of turning back


I drank myself to sleep last night
I used alcohol to avoid dealing with my problems and fall asleep


I see the world through bloodshot eyes
I have stayed up late to the point where my eyes are red and irritated


[Chorus]
Repetition of the phrase 'I'm coming down'


Highs(?) and pills won't heal my ills
Drug use will not solve the underlying problems that I am facing


But they make me feel better for a little while
However, drugs can provide momentary relief from my current state


[Chorus]
Repetition of the phrase 'I'm coming down'


I'm coming down
Continued repetition of the phrase 'I'm coming down'


I'm coming down
Continued repetition of the phrase 'I'm coming down'


I'm coming down
Continued repetition of the phrase 'I'm coming down'




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW COLIN INNES, ROBERT CLEARIE YOUNG, BOBBY GILLESPIE

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ISSO QUE É ALBUM

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Incrível msm!

Nathan Nowell

yep, whatever he said

Nomad Jones

HOW HAS THIS NOT GOT MORE COMMENTS WHAT!

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the sodium lights

no melodies, no other feelings beat this. beauty

StevieAgnew_Number1

It's 3am and I should be working tomorrow at 7 but I'm coming down, great song.

Wide Berth

Dace contains the word ace for a reason. Stuart is the best saxophonist there is. Saxophones can ruin tracks or make them. I think it's obvious which applies in this case.

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Forever Brilliant !!

Castreed

Yep, I know that feeling

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