Way Down
RedFaces Lyrics
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Are you looking for fame or just playing the game
Like it's cool now
Cause they'll trip you up and then laugh as you fall on the way down
Is that you're worth the time when the money ain't mine
Feel a fool now
Feel a fool now
I really wanna know if there's somewhere else I should go
And if the journey's looking rough
And you know it's gonna leave you frozen
Cause I've tried a million times to make it work
And after all this time I'm not sure what I'm worth
Back to my roots now
Do I pull up my socks
Am I calling the shots on my life now
Since then I was wrong could get out all along with the know how
Well I came in hard didn't know when to stop
Little grace now
Better place now
I really wanna know if there's somewhere else I should go
And if the journey's looking rough
And you know it's gonna leave you frozen
Cause I've tried a million times to make it work
And after all this time I'm not sure what I'm worth
Well I cried tears as thick as tar
But you'd always take it too far it seems
But you were always into me
Your package deal and novelty it seems
Tell me the truth now now now
Nothing to lose now now now
I really wanna know if there's somewhere else I should go
And if the journey's looking rough
And you know It's gonna leave you frozen
Cause I've tried a million times to make it work
And after all this time I'm not sure what I'm worth
RedFaces's song, "Way Down," is about the uncertainties and doubts that come with pursuing fame and success in the music industry. The lyrics suggest that the road to success can be unpredictable and treacherous, with people lying in wait to trip you up and laugh as you fall. The singer wonders if it's worth it to pursue fame if it means compromising personal integrity in the process. The chorus repeats the lines, "I really wanna know if there's somewhere else I should go / And if the journey's looking rough / And you know it's gonna leave you frozen," which suggests that the singer is unsure if they should continue on this path or if there's another way to achieve fulfillment.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on their journey so far, wondering if they've made the right decisions and if they're really worth anything. The line "after all this time I'm not sure what I'm worth" speaks to the insecurity that can come with pursuing a dream for a long time without seeing results. The singer thinks back to the beginning of their journey, and wonders if they've strayed too far from their initial intention. The line "back to my roots now" suggests a desire to return to a simpler time, to recapture a sense of authenticity that may have been lost along the way.
Overall, "Way Down" is a song about the challenges of pursuing fame and success in the music industry, and the doubts and uncertainties that can arise along the way. The lyrics capture the sense of unease and fear that can come with taking risks and pursuing one's dreams, as well as the longing for a sense of purpose and authenticity.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me the truth now
I want you to be honest with me
Are you looking for fame or just playing the game
Are you seeking fame or just going through the motions?
Like it's cool now
As though it's fashionable or acceptable now
Cause they'll trip you up and then laugh as you fall on the way down
People will cause you to stumble and then mock you as you struggle
Is that you're worth the time when the money ain't mine
Is your time worth it when I'm not the one paying for it?
Feel a fool now
Feeling embarrassed or foolish
I really wanna know if there's somewhere else I should go
I want to know if I should be pursuing something different
And if the journey's looking rough
If it seems like the path is going to be difficult
And you know it's gonna leave you frozen
And you know it will leave you feeling stuck or uncertain
Cause I've tried a million times to make it work
Because I've attempted numerous times to make it succeed
And after all this time I'm not sure what I'm worth
Even after all this time, I'm unsure of my value
Back to my roots now
Returning to my origins
Do I pull up my socks
Do I need to try harder?
Am I calling the shots on my life now
Am I in control of my own life now?
Since then I was wrong could get out all along with the know how
I was mistaken then, but I could have gotten out if I had known how
Well I came in hard didn't know when to stop
I started off with a lot of energy but didn't know when to slow down
Little grace now
Not much forgiveness or mercy now
Better place now
In a better situation now
Well I cried tears as thick as tar
I was crying heavily
But you'd always take it too far it seems
But you always went too far
But you were always into me
But you always had an interest in me
Your package deal and novelty it seems
It seems like you're just interested in me because I'm a package deal or a novelty
Tell me the truth now now now
Tell me the truth now
Nothing to lose now now now
No longer any risk or detriment now
Contributed by Parker D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robertlewis1671
This will blow up I guarantee it.
@waikeekee3831
I looooove how 80s it looks 😍 Saw this on sunday brunch and now I've discovered a new band, great song 😊
@nicobravoh
DROP THE ALBUM! saludos from Chile
@dy__lan
gonna miss you boys xx
@Anne-bv6pv
This is just one of those hidden gems
@symphosonic
Sounding great guys & yeah looking cool in the new suits! Lovin' the Danelectro.
@waterc0lourg0ldfish78
this song is gorgeous damn
@Twentenaaar
I have been listening to this song on REPEAT
@KarenGarcia-pm2ck
Good job, RedFaces!
@RTDpictures
thank you kanye, very cool