SafetySuit are notable for their song Someone Like You off of their 2008 debut major label album Life Left to Go, and Anywhere But Here that was played in Kyle XY. Someone Like You peaked at #15 on the Alternative rock chart and has crossed over to Top 40 and Hot AC. Their single Stay topped at #1 on VH1's Top 20 Countdown. The song has achieved great success, and the video is a top seller on itunes. Lead singer Doug Brown actually got hit with an eagle statue by the woman in the video, and has a scar by his eye to prove it! Recently, they have toured with 3 Doors Down and Seether, and their current tour schedule includes performances with Collective Soul and Ryan Star.
Band members:
Douglas Brown – vocals, rhythm guitar (present)
Dave Garofalo – guitar (present)
Jeremy Henshaw – bass (present)
Tate Cunningham – drums (present)
Looking Up
SafetySuit Lyrics
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Call it a premonition
Things are about to go my way
You don't have to see it
Just believe it's coming
Some things are bound to change
Then I see twenty dollars in the street
Kick back to the guy with the sign, I'll be fine
I'd say things are looking up
I'd say they're looking up
Take all my trouble cause I had enough
I'd say they're looking up
And I'm feeling so fine
I'd say they're looking up
Take on whatever cause I'm feeling tough
You say I'm going down
But I'm feeling so fine
It's all in how you see it
Just a little bit of misdirection
Sometimes you gotta tell yourself
That the best is to come and the worst times are gone
See some see a rain cloud and say, "no"
I see a crop about to grow
Some see a cancer killing me
I see a couple IVs that I'll use, then I'll beat
Then I see twenty dollars in the street
High five the next person I see
Kick back to the guy with the sign, I'll be fine
I'd say things are looking up
I'd say they're looking up
Take all my trouble cause I had enough
I'd say they're looking up
And I'm feeling so fine
I'd say they're looking up
Take on whatever cause I'm feeling tough
You say I'm going down
But I'm feeling so fine
Don't know what's coming next
I got this feeling
Don't have the answers yet
But they're coming, they're coming
Don't know what's coming next
But I got this feeling
Don't have the answers
But I'd say things are looking up
I'd say they're looking up
Take all my trouble cause I had enough
I'd say they're looking up
And I'm feeling so fine
I'd say they're looking up
Take on whatever cause I'm feeling tough
You say I'm going down
But I'm feeling so fine
I'd say they're looking up
(I say we go back to the way that we were when we were younger)
I'd say they're looking up
I'd say they're looking up
(I say we go back to the way that we were when we were younger)
But I'm feeling so fine
The lyrics of "Looking Up" by SafetySuit are all about having a positive outlook in life despite the circumstances. The song is all about the power of positive thinking and how a simple positive mindset can change the world around you. The verses in the lyrics talk about how things about to go the singer's way and even though others may not see it, they should believe that good things are coming.
The lyrics tell a story of how the singer sees twenty dollars on the street and high-fives the next person he sees. The singer then states that he will be fine and that things are looking up for him. The chorus repeats the line "I'd say they're looking up," which emphasizes the positive outlook that the singer has. The bridge of the song tells that the singer doesn't know what's coming next, but he has a feeling that things will work out in the end.
Overall, the song is about finding hope in times of darkness and believing that things will get better. It emphasizes the power of positive thinking and how it can change your life.
Line by Line Meaning
Call it a feeling
I have this strong sensation within me
Call it a premonition
I have a strong feeling about something that is going to happen
Things are about to go my way
I have a good feeling that things will soon be in my favor
You don't have to see it
It's okay if you can't see what I envision
Just believe it's coming
Just trust that what I believe is going to happen, will happen
Some things are bound to change
Things won't always stay the same, they will change over time
Then I see twenty dollars in the street
I saw twenty dollars lying on the street
High five the next person I see
I was so happy that I high-fived the next person I saw
Kick back to the guy with the sign, I'll be fine
I gave some money to the guy on the street corner holding a sign, but I'm still doing okay
I'd say things are looking up
I think things are getting better for me
Take all my trouble cause I had enough
I don't want to deal with my issues any longer
And I'm feeling so fine
I'm feeling really good
Take on whatever cause I'm feeling tough
I'm strong enough to take on whatever comes my way
You say I'm going down
You think I'm about to fail
But I'm feeling so fine
But I'm still feeling really good
It's all in how you see it
It's all about perspective
Just a little bit of misdirection
Just a little change in perspective can make a big difference
Sometimes you gotta tell yourself
Sometimes you need to talk to yourself and encourage yourself
That the best is to come and the worst times are gone
There are better times ahead and the worst is over
See some see a rain cloud and say, "no"
Some people see negative things and give up
I see a crop about to grow
I see the potential for good things to happen
Some see a cancer killing me
Some people see the negative impact of a sickness
I see a couple IVs that I'll use, then I'll beat
I see the treatment for my illness and believe I will get better
Don't know what's coming next
I'm unsure of what will happen in the future
I got this feeling
But I have a strong sense of something good coming
Don't have the answers yet
I don't have all the solutions yet
But they're coming, they're coming
But I believe the answers will come eventually
But I'm feeling so fine
But I'm still feeling really good
I say we go back to the way that we were when we were younger
I wish we could go back to a simpler, happier time in our lives
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Douglas Hamilton Brown
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@asmrallison
came in feeling like squidward, came out feeling like spongebob
@keonidubwise
You guys always seem to write solid songs that get a message across while staying positive and sincere. Glad to hear you are going on tour again - see you in February.
@2taggs2
Perfect song to lift you up when things suck in your life.
@fazlxD
indeed my friend
@deroivano4431
indeed my friend
@CaptainAmerricka
I've waited almost two years for this moment. Please don't ever disappear again.
@reaverthebeaver
I hear a Christian message in the song. But that's not the reason why I love this song. I love it because it has a positive-thinking sound to it. And I want to stay positive. You guys rock!!🤘 And God Bless SafetySuit!!🙌🙏🙏🙌
@urfaithends2107
Great band man! The 6th grade memories man!!
@nicholascranson8674
used to listen to this when i was sad and i just came back to it
@colemercer6949
just heard this so today, from my coach after a tough loss! Well, let's say it's been on replay, the whole bus ride home (2 hours) LOVE THIS SONG!!!!