Take Me Down
Ryan Caraveo Lyrics

I got the sunshine in my eyes, I'm cheesing
Feeling happy in the moment, enjoying life's simple pleasures.

I′m not in a hurry, no no
Being patient, taking time to enjoy the journey.

But I'm speeding
Moving forward quickly, without letting obstacles slow you down.

Can't nobody take me down
Feeling unstoppable and confident in oneself.

Let the troubles fly, fly away, they gone now
Letting go of past problems and moving forward.

Just me driving to the great beyond, now
Continuing on the path of self-discovery and growth.

I don't have grudges, I don′t want vengeance
Not holding onto resentment or seeking revenge against anyone.

I don't have secrets, so you don′t have leverage
Being open and honest, not allowing others to have power over you through secrets.

I don't need a big bank, just enough to get me by
Not focused on material wealth, but on having enough to live comfortably.

Never will a dollar bill, make me feel dignified
Not relying on money to provide a sense of self-worth or dignity.

I learned everybody′s friendly 'till they taste blood
People can be nice until they see an opportunity to benefit from others' misfortunes.

I learned love hurts much more than hate does
Experiencing heartbreak and pain in relationships, which can be more intense than hate or anger.

I learned every single high has a come down
Understanding that every good thing has its end, including moments of happiness.

But I know how to bounce back soon as I come down
Having resilience to overcome tough times and bounce back from adversity.

It's hard to get hurt if there′s nothing to protect
Not letting oneself become too attached to anything, including relationships or material objects.

I would go to war for it but there′s nothing left
Being willing to fight for what one believes in, even if there's not much worth fighting for.

Blessing in disguise, I severed all my ties
Realizing that letting go of certain people or things can be a good thing in the long run.

There's no reason to stay, I guess I′ll take a ride
Having the freedom to explore new opportunities and take risks.

So many years I wasted
Regretting past mistakes and missed opportunities.

Wasn′t perfect so I faked it
Trying to appear perfect to others, even if it wasn't genuine.

Looking back at these old photos
Reflecting on past memories and experiences.

I see it in my faces
Noticing the changes in oneself over time.

I could say you tried to change me
Feeling pressure from others to change oneself.

But I'm the one who listened
Taking responsibility for one's own actions and decisions.

Woulda never saw it your way
Having differing perspectives from others.

If I had my own vision
Being confident in one's own ideas and beliefs.

I let you be my novacaine
Using someone or something as a distraction or escape from reality.

Numb me ′till I blow my brains
Avoiding facing problems or emotions by numbing oneself.

Trying to be perfect for you
Feeling pressure to impress or please others.

Figured out there's no such thing
Realizing that perfection is unattainable and not worth pursuing.

Tighter than your choker chain
Feeling suffocated or trapped in a relationship.

Living on the shortest leash
Feeling restricted or controlled by others.

You don′t ever listen
Feeling ignored or unheard by others.

But, I'm the one ignoring me
Ignoring one's own needs or desires in order to please others.

I don′t fear death, I don't feel pain
Feeling invincible or unafraid of consequences.

Used to have to fake a smile, now I got the real thing
Finding genuine happiness and not having to pretend anymore.

Threw away the joys that were tied to my 'wares
Giving up material possessions or superficial pleasures in order to prioritize inner fulfillment.

Now, I′m flying down this road
Feeling liberated and free while living life on one's own terms.

But, I ain′t in no hurry
Enjoying the journey instead of rushing towards a destination.

Can't nobody take me down
Feeling secure and confident in oneself and one's choices.