On the Way Down
Ryan Cabrera Lyrics


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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 youâ?¦

Overall Meaning

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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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Don Holbert

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



All comments from YouTube:

12dollacigarette

Was in college when this type of music was being made. Now I'm pushing 40.
Nostalgia is strong

Jeff Pryce

Right there with ya, bud.

Lego Fun

Same. This song came on in Walmart the other day. Took me back!

MJParadero

Me too 🤣😂😅

Suzy Carmichael

Me too 😂

Rowanne Robertson

amen.

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Monso A.

If there’s a genre of music that I miss more than anything, it’s this right here. So much nostalgia, it hurts.

Christopher Regan

Yeah, that classic turn-of-the-millenium Pop-Rock sound will never be beat.

Tuesday Sheyann

I agree 💯💯

Kelsey Joanne

Agree😭

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