Gravity
Ryan Innes Lyrics
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Gravity is working against me
And gravity wants to bring me down
Oh, I'll never know what makes this man
With all the love that his heart can stand
Dream of ways to throw it all away
Gravity is working against me
And gravity wants to bring me down
And can't sustain like one half could
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Oh, twice as much ain't twice as good
And can't sustain like one half could
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Whoa gravity, stay the hell away from me
Whoa gravity has taken better men than me
How can that be?
keep me where the light is
keep me where the light is
keep me where the light is
C'mon keep me where the light is
C'mon keep me where the light is
In Ryan Innes's song "Gravity," the singer describes the feeling of being weighed down by the challenges and struggles of life. The lyrics suggest that the force of gravity itself is working against him, and that it wants to bring him down. He sings about the difficulty of understanding why he continues to dream of "throwing it all away," despite the love in his heart.
The song continues with Innes singing about the dangers of wanting too much, and how it can lead to his downfall. He suggests that enough is never quite enough, and that wanting more and more can lead him to his knees. Throughout the song, the chorus repeats the phrase "keep me where the light is," indicating that the singer is seeking a way to escape the pull of gravity and find a path towards positivity and hope.
Overall, "Gravity" is a heartfelt and introspective song that explores the difficulties of life's challenges and the desire to find a way out. The beautiful melody and lyrics have touched many listeners, and have made Ryan Innes a popular voice in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
Gravity is working against me
The oppressive weight of the universe's force is inhibiting my progress
And gravity wants to bring me down
The natural order of things seems to conspire against my success
Oh, I'll never know what makes this man
I am unaware of the internal motivations that drive my actions
With all the love that his heart can stand
Despite feeling and offering love, I am still struggling against external forces
Dream of ways to throw it all away
I am plagued with thoughts of abandoning my pursuits and giving up
Oh, twice as much ain't twice as good
Increasing quantity does not always equate to an increase in quality
And can't sustain like one half could
Overextending my efforts could potentially jeopardize my ability to maintain previous achievements
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Greed and ambition can lead to my downfall
Whoa gravity, stay the hell away from me
I am fervently wishing to avoid the oppressive force of the universe
Whoa gravity has taken better men than me
The power of the universe has overcome stronger individuals than myself
How can that be?
I am left to question how such a seemingly invincible force can exist
keep me where the light is
I desire to remain in a place of positivity and hopefulness
C'mon keep me where the light is
I am pleading for the universe to allow me to remain in a state of success and growth
Writer(s): John Mayer
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@SymphonicTitan
This takes my soul to church every time I hear it...
@madimurray1441
Ryan taught one of my classes in high school and the man is the most humble person I've ever met.
@themadmusician5307
I'm very jealous! I'm aspiring to be a future member of BYU's Vocal Point
@telecasterbear
still a favorite after all these years. best wishes for you ryan.
@rebeccaaustin3065
Still listening. One of the best voices on the show!
@simplyevan4907
Came here from Songland
@francescadaniel6381
Soulful, rich tone. Keep going Ryan!
@editsamongotherthings5262
I still love coming back to this...a good cover :)
@nicolerucker6880
Ryan gives me the chills he takes you to Churrctch BOY YOU BETTER SANG
@marianavarro2648
Amazing! Gave me chills.