Don't Look Down
Screaming Trees Lyrics


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Don't look down...

As we begin to travel mysteries unravel
Control just seems to twist around
Follow me and oh that sound
Don't look down

Never find that key somewhere
So fire ties your walking stick
It served me well but now it's gone
Changing shape and end is long

Don't look down
Don't look down

Get the strangest feeling
Til both become the ceiling
I'm closer for you
You're closer to the secret I'm revealing

Don't look down

We go back to a time when
Things weren't quite so numbered
Like ashes in the air I'm being scattered everywhere

As we begin to travel the mysteries unravel
Control just seems to twist around
Follow me and oh that sound

Don't look down




Don't look down
Don't look down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Don't Look Down" by Screaming Trees are both mysterious and cryptic, leaving the interpretation of the song open to the listener. The song is about the journey of life, its ups, and downs, and the uncertainty that comes with it. The opening line "As we begin to travel mysteries unravel," can be interpreted as the start of life's journey and the discovery of the world around us. The lyrics then express the struggle for control in one's life and the idea that it can be elusive and difficult to attain. The line "Control just seems to twist around" acknowledges the futility of trying to control everything in our lives. The refrain "Don't look down" seems to be a call to stay focused and not lose sight of our goals or succumb to the pressure of the world around us.


Another interpretation of the lyrics could be that they are referring to the fast-paced nature of society and the pressure to constantly move forward. This is evident in the line "Never find that key somewhere, so fire ties your walking stick." The "fire ties" could refer to the pressure of society to keep moving forward, leaving the walking stick behind. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling to keep up, feeling like they are being scattered everywhere like "ashes in the air." The final line, "Don't look down," begs the singer to not become overwhelmed and to keep moving forward through the unknown.


Overall, "Don't Look Down" by Screaming Trees is a song about the struggles of life and the importance of perseverance. The lyrics are open to interpretation, making it a powerful song that many people can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

As we begin to travel mysteries unravel
As we embark on a journey, we discover and uncover new mysteries and secrets.


Control just seems to twist around
The more we try to control the situation, the more it seems to spin out of our grasp.


Follow me and oh that sound
If you trust me and follow my lead, you'll hear the music and feel the excitement.


Don't look down
Don't lose focus or confidence, or you'll falter and fail.


Never find that key somewhere
You may never find the key or answer to your problems or questions.


So fire ties your walking stick
You may have to let go of something familiar or comfortable in order to progress.


It served me well but now it's gone
Something that was once helpful or beneficial may no longer be useful or relevant.


Changing shape and end is long
Things are constantly evolving and you can never be sure what the end result will be.


Get the strangest feeling
You have a sense that something is not quite right or is unfamiliar.


Til both become the ceiling
The situation has become so surreal or confusing that you're not sure what's up or down anymore.


I'm closer for you
I'm trying to help you and bring you closer to the truth or solution.


You're closer to the secret I'm revealing
You are getting closer to understanding the hidden message or purpose behind everything.


We go back to a time when things weren't quite so numbered
We remember a time when things were simpler or less structured.


Like ashes in the air I'm being scattered everywhere
We feel lost and disintegrated, as if we're being scattered like ashes.




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Written by: IGGY POP, JAMES WILLIAMSON

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