Simmer Down
Puressence Lyrics


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I don't wanna let you down
I see what you're doing now
Well it's a crime
What you've been through

See how I changed my ways
Strung out since yesterday
And I
I wont be lonely
I wont be lonely, like you are now

Simmer down, yeah yeah
Open out, yeah yeah
Do it now
I wont be lonely
I wanna know me, is new in town

Stuffed out a hurricane
I came through the last chicane
It's time, to push on through
I heard Robert Nester called
"Freedom for one and all"

And now
Just look at me
I'm a silver breeze
I'm a passing cloud

So simmer down, yeah yeah
Open out, yeah yeah
Do it now

Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah

Simmer down, yeah yeah
Open out, yeah yeah
Do it now
Do it now
The sun comes out

Yeah, yeah




Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

In Puressence's hauntingly beautiful song, "Simmer Down," the singer expresses his desire to not let down his loved one. He empathizes with what they've been through, describing it as a "crime." However, he also declares that he has changed his ways and won't be lonely like his loved one is currently. The repetition of "simmer down" and "open out" in the chorus is a plea for his loved one to calm down and open up to him. He wants to form a connection with his loved one, who may be guarded due to their past hurt. The bridge of the song is a powerful statement of determination, with the singer stating that he is like a "silver breeze" or a "passing cloud," weathering any storm, storming past barriers towards finding understanding and empathy with his loved one.


This song may be interpreted as an expression of compassion and empathy for someone with emotional baggage from past experiences. The lyrics, "I see what you're doing now, well it's a crime, what you've been through" is a powerful statement that highlights the weight of past traumas and the constant battle to overcome them. The singer provides hope for his loved one that he won't let them down and will be there for them as they work through their struggles. The song has a gentle, soothing melody that underscores the sentiment of hopefulness and tenderness.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna let you down
I want to make you proud and not disappoint you.


I see what you're doing now
I understand your actions and their possible implications.


Well it's a crime
It's a terrible thing that you had to endure.


What you've been through
The struggles that you have faced and overcome.


See how I changed my ways
I recognized my past behavior and have decided to make a difference.


Strung out since yesterday
I have been struggling for some time, but I am making progress.


And I
Me, personally, I am committed to changing my ways.


I won't be lonely
I will no longer feel isolated and disconnected like you do now.


Like you are now
At this moment, you feel alone and alienated.


Simmer down, yeah yeah
Calm down, relax and take things easy, no need for panic.


Open out, yeah yeah
Expand your horizons, be open to new opportunities and possibilities.


Do it now
Take action immediately, no need to wait or hesitate.


I wanna know me, is new in town
I am discovering a new side of myself that I never knew existed before, and it feels like a fresh start.


Stuffed out a hurricane
I went through a really tough time, but I survived it and came out stronger.


I came through the last chicane
I overcame the final obstacle in my way and am ready to move forward.


It's time, to push on through
It's time to keep going and not give up, even when things get tough.


I heard Robert Nester called
I heard Bob Marley's message of freedom and it inspired me.


"Freedom for one and all"
Everyone should have the right to be free and live their lives without fear or oppression.


Just look at me
Take a moment to see how much I have changed and grown.


I'm a silver breeze
I am free and unencumbered, like a refreshing breeze.


I'm a passing cloud
I am here for a moment but then move on, leaving behind a positive impact.


The sun comes out
A new day dawns and brings with it new opportunities and possibilities.




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