Landslide
Slash Lyrics


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Been climbin' the walls for days
Baby I don't know why
Girl you got my head in a haze
I can't see the sky

You throw mud in my face, it's such a disgrace
Why you wanna shake my tree
I slip then I slide, you're laughing inside
I know who's going down, it's me

And when you walk away
I know you're always sayin' something
Is everything okay?
I see it in your eyes

It's just a landslide, that feeds my head, that makes it roll
It's just a landslide, keep it in mind, takes me out of control
It's like a landmine, steppin' out of time, ready to explode
I feel the landslide on me down in this hole

Now it just takes a look, did you read the whole book
Did you study it between the lines
I don't need to explain, there's no pleasure no pain
It just comes with the prize

And when you walk away
I know you're always sayin' something
Is everything okay?
I see it in your eyes

It's just a landslide, that feeds my head, that makes it roll
It's just a landslide, keep it in mind, takes me out of control
It's like a landmine, steppin' out of time, ready to explode
I feel the landslide on me down in this hole

I feel your earth shake
I feel your body quake, forever, forever
Oh, I see the walls break
I feel your heartache, whenever

Do you know how I feel inside
I feel like I'm caught in the tide
I'm caught in the landslide

And when you walk away
I know you're always sayin' something
Is everything okay?
I see it in your eyes

It's just a landslide, that feeds my head, that makes it roll
It's just a landslide, keep it in mind, takes me out of control




It's like a landmine, steppin' out of time, ready to explode
I feel the landslide on me down in this hole

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Slash's song Landslide depict a tumultuous relationship between two people, with the singer feeling trapped and out of control. He describes feeling like he's been climbing the walls for days, with his head in a haze and unable to see the sky. The girl in question is portrayed as manipulative and abrasive, throwing mud in his face and shaking his tree. Despite this, he seems to be drawn to her and unable to escape the pull of their dynamic. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's just a landslide," indicating that the chaos and upheaval of their relationship is both inevitable and all-consuming. The singer is caught in the tide or the "landslide," unable to extricate himself from the situation.


The second verse expands on the idea that the chaos of the relationship is just a given, with the singer referencing a book that he doesn't need to explain. He seems resigned to the fact that pleasure and pain go hand in hand in this situation, and that he can't win. The bridge of the song shifts to describing the physical sensations of being caught in this emotional vortex - the earth shakes, the walls break, and the singer feels forever trapped. The singer acknowledges that he sees the pain and turmoil in the girl's eyes when she walks away, but seems powerless to resolve the deeper issues at play.


Line by Line Meaning

Been climbin' the walls for days
I have been feeling restless and trapped for a long time.


Baby I don't know why
I don't understand why I feel this way.


Girl you got my head in a haze
I am confused and unclear in my thoughts because of you.


I can't see the sky
I feel weighed down and unable to see the bigger picture.


You throw mud in my face, it's such a disgrace
You insult me and disrespect me, which is shameful and unacceptable.


Why you wanna shake my tree
Why do you want to upset me or provoke me?


I slip then I slide, you're laughing inside
I feel like I'm losing control and you find it amusing.


I know who's going down, it's me
I know that I am the one who will suffer the consequences of this situation.


And when you walk away
When you leave me behind or ignore me,


I know you're always sayin' something
I know that there is something unsaid or hidden in your words and actions.


Is everything okay?
I sense that something is wrong but you are not revealing it.


I see it in your eyes
I can tell from your eyes that you are not being honest.


It's just a landslide, that feeds my head, that makes it roll
This situation is overwhelming and consuming my thoughts and emotions.


It's just a landslide, keep it in mind, takes me out of control
This situation has a powerful effect on me and I feel unable to handle it.


It's like a landmine, steppin' out of time, ready to explode
This situation is dangerous and unpredictable, and could have explosive consequences.


I feel the landslide on me down in this hole
I feel trapped and helpless in this situation.


Now it just takes a look, did you read the whole book
It only takes a quick glance to see the bigger picture of the situation.


Did you study it between the lines
Did you analyze the hidden meaning behind the words and actions?


I don't need to explain, there's no pleasure no pain
There is no need for explanation because there is no sense of joy or suffering in this situation.


It just comes with the prize
This is just a part of the deal or consequence of being involved.


I feel your earth shake
I feel the powerful effect you have on me.


I feel your body quake, forever, forever
I feel the intensity of our connection, which seems everlasting.


Oh, I see the walls break
I see the barriers between us crumbling down.


I feel your heartache, whenever
I sense your pain and hurt, no matter what.


Do you know how I feel inside
Do you understand the depth of my emotions and thoughts?


I feel like I'm caught in the tide
I feel like I am swept away by the force of my emotions and the situation.


I'm caught in the landslide
I am trapped and helpless in this situation, which is overwhelming me.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JACK DOUGLAS, JOHN DOUGLAS, JOHNNY D GRIPARIC, MATTHEW J LAUG, ROD JACKSON, RODNEY JACKSON, RYAN ROXIE, SAUL HUDSON

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