Tower
Skylar Lyrics
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Now don't look down
I will be okay here on the ground
And you can always call
To say hello from time to time
When you're no longer mine
I will be drunk on cheap beer
You've got the world at your feet
There's nothing out there for me
You don't have to lie
Saying that you'll try
To make it work from a distance
Just leave me here to die
As I watch you climb
Up to the top of your ambitions
You're high upon the tower
Now don't look down
I will be okay here on the ground
And you can always call
To say hello from time to time
When you're no longer mine
Here in a pale shaded light
Under the trailer park lights
There'll be nothing left for you to see
You won't even recognize me
You don't have to lie
Saying that you'll try
To make it work from a distance
Just leave me here to die
As I watch you climb
Up to the top of your ambitions
You're high upon the tower
Now don't look down
I will be okay here on the ground
And you can always call
To say hello from time to time
When you're no longer mine
I always knew (I always knew) that you would follow your big dreams
What I didn't know (I didn't know) is that your dreams never did include me
You're high upon the tower
Now don't look down
I will be okay here on the ground
And you can always call
To say hello from time to time
When you're no longer mine
In Skylar Grey's song "Tower," the singer is telling their significant other not to worry about them as they pursue their dreams and ambitions. They use the image of the other person being "high upon the tower" to represent their elevated position in life, while the singer is content to remain on the ground with cheap beer and trailer park lights. The singer knows that the other person's dreams and ambitions do not include them and that they will eventually move on, but reassures them that they will be okay and can always reach out from time to time.
The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the impact of pursuing one's dreams on a relationship. While the other person achieves success and climbs higher, the singer is left behind, accepting their place and coming to terms with the fact that their paths may no longer run parallel. The lyrics are also a commentary on the sometimes-unavoidable distance that can come between two people as they pursue their own individual goals.
Interestingly, the song features a sample of a phone call between Eminem and a fan who attempted suicide but survived. The fan's words to Eminem about his music having saved her life and given her hope are included in the outro of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You're high upon the tower
You have achieved great success and status
Now don't look down
Don't lose your focus and confidence
I will be okay here on the ground
I will manage to live my life without you
And you can always call
We can still communicate even if we're apart
To say hello from time to time
Just to check up on each other every now and then
When you're no longer mine
When our relationship has ended
I will be drunk on cheap beer
I will find solace in everyday pleasures
Like everyone else around here
Just like the rest of the people in my surroundings
You've got the world at your feet
You are in control of your life and your destiny
There's nothing out there for me
I don't have any grand aspirations or ambitions
You don't have to lie
You don't have to pretend or make false promises
Saying that you'll try
Attempting to bridge the distance between us
To make it work from a distance
To try to sustain our relationship remotely
Just leave me here to die
Let me suffer and cope with the breakup
As I watch you climb
As I witness your success and progress
Up to the top of your ambitions
Reaching the peak of your goals and dreams
Here in a pale shaded light
My surroundings are dull and gloomy
Under the trailer park lights
In a humble and modest dwelling
There'll be nothing left for you to see
I'll have nothing noteworthy or exceptional to show you
You won't even recognize me
I'll be unimportant and insignificant in your eyes
I always knew (I always knew) that you would follow your big dreams
I always knew that you would pursue your ambitious goals
What I didn't know (I didn't know) is that your dreams never did include me
I didn't expect that I wouldn't play a part in your dreams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, HOLLY HAFERMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
greenhousermhcc
Excellent video! I did not even know about the Skylon Tower. I have never been to Niagara Falls and it is on my bucket list. I now want to go the Skylon Tower when I get there. Thanks for sharing!
Nomi Syed
My wife and I had New Year's Eve dinner at the revolving restaurant up there... it was - 40 that night. Loved the fireworks from there though, I'm really liking your videos, especially my city, Toronto.
Sonia G.
We just got back from Canada 🍁 was there for 4 days is so beautiful.
Sivayam Siva
Really great waterfall 👍
Anna Sikorska
Super widoki
Private
just wondering what camera lens are you using to take this awesome vid
Миро М
Had dinner with my wife there.
Restoran was revolving so in short perod of time entire Niagara could be seen 360°.
Nice view and food too.
Miss Becky
Such a great video!! We’re going there and the end of September!!
Andrew S
It's pretty cool to see but they badly need to renovate the ground floor. I was just there with my wife this past May and it looked exactly the same as it did when I first visited Niagara falls as an 11 year old boy with my grandparents.
Jalen Mcpherson
Always great video 🔥👍❤