Down
SafetySuit Lyrics
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Could pick it up and say hello to you and you would say hello to me
Just like my dreams
Is there a reason why you're gone, I didn't mean to be so wrong
I tried so hard to be the best that I could be, but still it seems
I always end up alone
Is there something inside me that I don't see
Down, you can't hold me down
'Cause when no one is around I won't be standing here just waiting for you to come back home again
Down, you can't hold me down
Because I finally understand that what you did is not so bad in fact it's better for me
Did I not give you enough room, was I overtaking you
And did my love for you just blind me from what I was doing wrong
I never meant you harm
Or was I not good enough for you, is that the reason why we're through
Was I not half the man you thought that I would be but now you see
Is that why you leave me, is that why you leave me
Is there something inside me that I don't see
Is there something wrong here with the way I love
Down, you can't hold me down
'Cause when no one is around I won't be standing here just waiting for you to come back home again
Down, you can't hold me down
Because I finally understand that what you did is not so bad in fact it's better for me
And Lord knows I try to bring back my dreams,
'Cause I held onto your's for so long that I couldn't hold my own
Down, you can't hold me down
'Cause when no one is around I won't be standing here just waiting for you to come back home again
Down, you can't hold me down
Because I finally understand that what you did is not so bad in fact it's better for me
The song "Down" by SafetySuit is a poignant and introspective ballad about the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics describe a man who is reflecting on why his relationship ended and questioning whether there was something wrong with him. He wonders if he was too overbearing or not good enough, and if his love blinded him from seeing the problems in the relationship. Despite his introspection, the man realizes that he cannot be held down by the breakup and that what happened was ultimately for the best, even though it was painful.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Down, you can't hold me down," which serves as a powerful and uplifting message of resilience despite heartbreak. The pre-chorus, which asks whether there is something inside the man that he cannot see, suggests that he is trying to learn from his mistakes and grow as a person. In the final lines of the song, the man acknowledges that he cannot live solely for his partner's dreams and that he must pursue his own.
Overall, "Down" is an emotionally raw and honest depiction of the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics are introspective and vulnerable, but ultimately hopeful.
Line by Line Meaning
I sat by the phone today, waiting for you to call so I
Could pick it up and say hello to you and you would say hello to me
Just like my dreams
I was waiting eagerly by the phone, hoping you would call so we can talk like we used to, just as I've been dreaming of.
Is there a reason why you're gone, I didn't mean to be so wrong
I tried so hard to be the best that I could be, but still it seems
I always end up alone
I don't understand why you left me. I did my best to make things right, but now I'm left alone wondering where I went wrong.
Is there something inside me that I don't see
Is there something wrong here with the way I love
Maybe there's something about me and the way I love that's causing these problems.
Down, you can't hold me down
'Cause when no one is around I won't be standing here just waiting for you to come back home again
Down, you can't hold me down
Because I finally understand that what you did is not so bad in fact it's better for me
I won't let this situation bring me down anymore. I realize now that what you did may have been for the best, even if it didn't seem like it at the time.
Did I not give you enough room, was I overtaking you
And did my love for you just blind me from what I was doing wrong
I never meant you harm
Maybe I was too clingy and didn't give you enough space. My love for you made me blind to my own mistakes, but I never intended to hurt you.
Or was I not good enough for you, is that the reason why we're through
Was I not half the man you thought that I would be but now you see
Is that why you leave me, is that why you leave me
Maybe I wasn't good enough for you and that's why we broke up. You saw me for the person I am and it wasn't enough for you.
And Lord knows I try to bring back my dreams,
'Cause I held onto your's for so long that I couldn't hold my own
I'm trying my best to get back on my feet and pursue my own dreams, but I've been so focused on yours that I've neglected my own aspirations.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: HERB BERNSTEIN, LARRY RUSSELL BROWN, L RUSSELL BROWN
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