Down I Go
Raylee Bradfield Lyrics
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But when it comes to you and I all I want is some clarity
Cause all the late night calls and the sideways looks are haunting me
And I get a sinking feeling that disasters creeping up on me
Down I go
I'm looking for a sign that you still wanna be with me
I've lost that reassurance that there is only me
Cause I get a sinking feeling that disasters creeping up on me
Down I go Down I go
You got me spinning on a dime and I can't stay
Another minute in this mess, this mess we've made
It's simple really it is yes, yes or no, stay or go
I'm going down
There was a time when I could read your mind
I knew your every word, I could recite your every line
But these days I can't read your face, maybe I'm going blind
And I have a sinking feeling you're no longer mine
Down I go Down I go
You got me spinning on a dime and I can't stay
Another minute in this mess, this mess we've made
It's simple really it is yes, yes or no, stay or go
I'm going down
One more minute and I'm dead for sure
Don't leave me hanging on this ledge no more
Please let me in on the changing score
I'm going down I'm going down
You got me spinning on a dime and I can't stay
Another minute in this mess, this mess we've made
It's simple really it is yes, yes or no, stay or go
Stay or go
The lyrics to Raylee Bradfield's song "Down I Go" depict a person who is struggling to understand where they stand in a relationship. The singer sings that they typically enjoy a good mystery but find the ambiguity in their romantic relationship with their partner to be unbearable. Late-night calls and sideways looks are haunting them, and they have a sense that disaster is creeping up on them. As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly desperate for clarity about their partner's feelings. They question whether their partner still wants to be with them, and they express anxiety that their partner may have moved on without them. Ultimately, the singer declares that they are "going down" and begs for their partner to tell them whether they should stay or go.
One interpretation of "Down I Go" is that it is about the fear of being vulnerable and risking rejection in a relationship. The singer seems to be someone who has been hurt before and is grappling with the possibility of being hurt again. They want to know where they stand with their partner to avoid being blindsided by a sudden breakup or rejection. At the same time, the lyrics suggest that the singer may be preoccupied with their own anxieties and unable to communicate effectively with their partner. This lack of communication may be exacerbating the sense of ambiguity and making it harder for the relationship to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I've always been one for a really good mystery
I enjoy the thrill of solving puzzles and secrets.
But when it comes to you and I all I want is some clarity
I need to understand our relationship; it's too confusing.
Cause all the late night calls and the sideways looks are haunting me
Your behavior worries me and I can't shake it.
And I get a sinking feeling that disasters creeping up on me
I fear that something bad will happen between us.
Down I go
I'm falling apart.
I'm looking for a sign that you still wanna be with me
I need a clear indication of your love for me.
I've lost that reassurance that there is only me
I used to be confident that you loved only me, but now I'm not.
In your mind, in your heart, can you tell me, tell me please
Please be honest with me about your feelings.
You got me spinning on a dime and I can't stay
You make me dizzy and confuse me with your behavior.
Another minute in this mess, this mess we've made
Our relationship is a mess right now.
It's simple really it is yes, yes or no, stay or go
We need to make a decision about our relationship and stick to it.
There was a time when I could read your mind
I used to feel like I knew you inside and out.
I knew your every word, I could recite your every line
I was so familiar with you that I could predict your actions.
But these days I can't read your face, maybe I'm going blind
Now I don't understand you at all.
And I have a sinking feeling you're no longer mine
I suspect that our relationship is over.
One more minute and I'm dead for sure
I can't handle this situation much longer.
Don't leave me hanging on this ledge no more
Please don't keep me in suspense any longer.
Please let me in on the changing score
Tell me what's happening with us.
I'm going down
I'm losing control and spiraling downward.
Stay or go
We need to make a choice about our future together.
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Written by: Raylee Bradfield
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