Within
Ruby Joe Lyrics
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You let it linger
Then you want to sell my soul
It didn't matter what you wanted
As long as you had a smile
And killed me too
So you took me down the wrong way
And then you led me astray
You said it is all right, it's OK
Take me down that narrow place
I'm falling down, harder and harder
I'm falling down, down on my knees
I'm falling down, harder and harder
I'm falling down, down on my knees
Down on my knees
Down on my knees
The lyrics of Ruby Joe's song "Within" portray a story of being manipulated and led down the wrong path by someone who seemed trustworthy and had a smiling face. The song talks of faded memories from the past, a time before someone entered and interfered with the singer's life. The line "you let it linger, then you want to sell my soul" talks about how the person pretended to care but eventually revealed their true intentions, which was to harm the singer in some way. The line "it didn't matter what you wanted as long as you had a smile" depicts how a smiling face can often easily deceive people into thinking all is well, even when it is not.
The person then proceeds to lead the singer down a narrow, dark path. They show the singer the truth but then lead them astray. The line "you said it is all right, it's okay, take me down that narrow place" appears to talk about how the person is convincing and calming the singer into following them down the wrong path. The singer, however, is starting to see the truth of who they really are and is falling harder and harder down on their knees as they try to sift through their feelings and figure out the right way to go.
Overall, the song appears to be about falling victim to someone's manipulative ways and learning to pick oneself up again after being broken down.
Line by Line Meaning
Faded places of years ago
I'm feeling nostalgic for the things that once were, but have now faded away with the passage of time.
You let it linger
You allowed those memories to linger and stay with me, even though they were no longer within reach.
Then you want to sell my soul
You were willing to do whatever it took to advance your own interests, even if it meant manipulating me and my desires to get what you wanted.
It didn't matter what you wanted
Your only concern was the achievement of your own goals and desires, without regard for what I might want or need.
As long as you had a smile
You would do whatever it took to maintain your own facade of happiness and contentment, even if it meant leaving a trail of destruction behind you.
And killed me too
Your actions had serious consequences for me, and I wasn't spared from their effects either.
So you took me down the wrong way
You led me down a path that was ultimately harmful to me, without regard for the consequences of your actions.
You showed me the truth
You revealed to me the harsh reality of a situation, even if it was something I might have preferred not to hear or acknowledge.
And then you led me astray
You moved me away from the truth you had just revealed, and led me to believe that everything was alright when it clearly wasn't.
You said it is all right, it's OK
You attempted to convince me that everything was fine, even though it was clear that there were numerous issues and challenges that needed to be addressed.
Take me down that narrow place
You maintained control over the situation, even as you led us both into increasingly restrictive and confining circumstances.
I'm falling down, harder and harder
I'm experiencing a steep decline, with each passing day bringing new and more severe struggles.
I'm falling down, down on my knees
I'm losing my footing, and it feels like my entire world is crumbling beneath me.
Down on my knees
At this point, I'm desperate and feeling powerless in the face of the challenges before me.
Contributed by Sophia G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ruben Ramirez Jr.
I love this band... Unfortunately when my ex wife left me she wiped out my phone... Lost all of my music... You should upload childhood Love Song and Little Angel...
805TheWay
Holy Moly! I remember watching these guys @ The Stairwell in Vta...