He is managed by Joe Simpson, manager and father of pop singers Ashlee and Jessica Simpson. In November of 2005 he had been romantically involved with Australian singer Lisa Origliasso, one-half of The Veronicas, but recenty have called it quits. He is an understudy to Randy Newman, who was quoted in 2004 as saying, "I never thought I would find anyone with talent like mine...then I found Ryan." He used to host a reality dating television show on MTV, called "Score!" that was recently cancelled. His current project is playing the part of "Rickie" in the upcoming film My Sexiest Year.
In 2008, Ryan Cabrera released his third album, "The Moon Under Water", under his own label, "Frolic Room Records" and two singles: "Say" and "Enemies".
In 2012, Ryan is working on his 4th album.
On the Way Down
Ryan Cabrera Lyrics
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There's no more air
Tripping over myself
Going nowhere
Waiting
Suffocating
No direction
I took a dive
On all the way down
I saw you
And you save me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
And on the way down
I almost fell right through
But I held on to you
Been wondering why
It's only me
Have you always been inside?
Waiting to be
It's all right
Sunlight on my face
Wake up, yeah
I'm alive
'Cause on the way down
I saw you
And you saved me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
On the way down
I almost fell right through
But I held onto you
I was so afraid
I'm going under
But now
Weight of the world
Feels like nothing
No nothing
Down down down
You're all I wanted
Down down down
You're all I needed now
Down down down
You're all I wanted
You're all I needed
Ah, ah
Ah, ah
And won't forget the way you love me
Ah
All I wanted
All I needed now
On the way down
I saw you
Save me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
And on the way down
I almost fell right through
But held onto you
Down down down
But I held onto you
Down down down
But I held onto you
Held onto youâ?¦
The lyrics of Ryan Cabrera's song "On the Way Down" touch on themes of hopelessness, confusion, and the transformative effects of love. The opening lines suggest a feeling of frustration with the world and a sense of being suffocated by the lack of direction. By saying "I took a dive", the singer could be referring to a spiral of negative thoughts or mental health struggles that led him to a point of contemplating giving up. However, in the midst of this dark and difficult time, he recalls seeing someone who "saved him from himself", possibly referring to a romantic interest or a close friend who provided emotional support.
Throughout the song, there is a contrast between the lows of being "sick and tired" and "going under" and the highs of feeling alive and loved. The lyrics "Been wondering why it's only me, have you always been inside?" suggest a realization that the person who saved him was always there, waiting for him to reach out and realize the value of their relationship. By holding on to this person, the singer was able to rise above the negative thoughts and feelings that were pulling him down.
The repeated chant of "down, down, down" underscores the feeling of being stuck or sinking, while the "ah, ah" vocals create a sense of soaring upward. Overall, the song is a powerful testament to the transformative power of love and the ability of human connection to pull us out of even the darkest places.
Line by Line Meaning
Sick and tired of this world
I am exhausted and fed up with the problems and issues of this world.
There's no more air
I feel suffocated and deprived of the freedom to breathe and live.
Tripping over myself, Going nowhere
I am struggling to find my purpose and direction in life, which is causing me to make mistakes and fail at everything I do.
Waiting, suffocating, No direction
I am lost, stuck in limbo, unable to move forward or make progress, resulting in overwhelming feelings of helplessness and frustration.
I took a dive
I made a reckless decision to take a risk and jump into the unknown.
On all the way down
During the descent of my fall or struggle, I experienced something important.
I saw you
I noticed someone special who caught my attention.
And you saved me from myself
This person rescued me from my self-destructive tendencies, gave me hope and strength, and made me feel valued and loved.
And won't forget the way you love me
I am grateful for the deep and genuine affection that this person has for me, and I will always cherish it.
And on the way down
During my personal struggles or moments of despair,
I almost fell right through
I was on the verge of giving up or losing myself completely.
But I held on to you
But because of this person, I found the strength and courage to keep going, grip on to them, and not let go.
Been wondering why, It's only me
I have been questioning why I am alone, struggling, and feeling isolated and unsupported.
Have you always been inside, Waiting to be
But then this person revealed themselves to me, and I wonder if they were there all along, waiting for me to notice them and accept their love.
It's all right, Sunlight on my face, Wake up, yeah I'm alive
But now I am okay, I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, I am awake and aware of my surroundings, and I am grateful to be alive.
I was so afraid, I'm going under But now
I was consumed by fear and darkness, but now,
Weight of the world Feels like nothing No nothing
The burdens of life and the pain I felt before now seem insignificant, and I feel light and free.
Down down down You're all I wanted Down down down You're all I needed now Down down down You're all I wanted You're all I needed
This person whom I have found and held onto is everything I ever wanted and needed, and their love has given me a purpose and direction in my life.
Ah, ah Ah, ah And won't forget the way you love me Ah All I wanted All I needed now
The memory of this person's love stays with me, and I will always be grateful for their presence in my life.
But held onto you, Held onto youâ?¦
No matter what happens in the future, I will hold onto this person and their love, as they have been my savior and support when I needed it the most.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CURTIS J. FRASCA, SABELLE BREER, RYAN CABRERA
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@donholbert7986
Sick and tired of this world
There's no more air
Tripping over myself
Going nowhere
Waiting
Suffocating
No direction
I took a dive
On all the way down
I saw you
And you save me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
And on the way down
I almost fell right through
But I held on to you
Been wondering why
It's only me
Have you always been inside?
Waiting to be
It's all right
Sunlight on my face
Wake up, yeah
I'm alive
'Cause on the way down
I saw you
And you saved me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
On the way down
I almost fell right through
But I held onto you
I was so afraid
I'm going under
But now
Weight of the world
Feels like nothing
No nothing
Down down down
You're all I wanted
Down down down
You're all I needed now
Down down down
You're all I wanted
You're all I needed
Ah ah
Ah Ah
And won't forget the way you love me
Ah
All I wanted
All I needed now
On the way down
I saw you
Save me from myself
And won't forget the way you love me
And on the way down
I almost fell right through
But held onto you
Down down down
But I held onto you
Down down down
But I held onto you
Held onto you
@PilotHardy
Fun fact: John Rzeznik of the Goo Goo Dolls was Ryan’s mentor & helped write this song. When you listen, you can hear it’s very Goo Goo Dolls-esque.
@taurusfroggy
I thought this was by the GGD
@ke11yke11z
You are right 🤔
@adeho789
That's probably why I just thought... This is actually a pretty nice song. Loved listening to The Goo Goo Dolls when I was younger. Just got this recommendation out of nowhere.
@ke11yke11z
@@adeho789 same 😂
Not complaining
@amandahugenkiss
Even more fun of a fact, their tour manager, Chip Douglas, traded a streetwalker 2 packs of cigarettes and a big gulp to play Ashlee's part. She's not even in 90% of the video. It's a just a homeless person wearing a prosthetic nose and wig. Hollywood is magic!
@usapatriot3592
I'm at work right now. 7:52 am, at Lowes. This song was playing. It plays almost daily. I love it. Im 32 and I still love this song.
@Michaeleism
Usually the best time for great music to come on. The store isn't usually that crowded then and it's the calmness of it all in such a large space with the music playing.
@brandonchappell989
I work at Lowe’s too! And hear this song all the time. I love it
@cosmosaic8117
Bro I’m here because of Home Depot