Easy Way Down
Snowpony Lyrics
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But it's a long way down to the sea
It's easy to be comfortable
But it's a long way down with me
It's a long way down
Cut my arms, I don't bleed red
Water drips from the cuts instead
Flowing through my veins
Flowing through my veins
You pay for the hope, I'll pay for the rest
I didn't have a future 'til I got one and quit it
Time's getting faster and I haven't done anything yet
No, not yet
It's easy to be comfortable
But it's a long way down to the sea
It's easy to be comfortable
But it's a long way down with me
It's a long way down
You take the praise because I'm paying for the past
Pretended not to have a history until it caught up with me, at last
Time's still getting faster and I haven't done much yet
It's not quite what you wanted, but that's all you're going to get
It's easy to be comfortable
But it's a long way down to the sea
It's easy to be comfortable
But it's a long way down with me
It's a long way down
10 hours out of Dalston and I barely have time to blink
The days run away like dirty water swirling down the sink
10 hours out of Dalston and I barely have time to blink
The road ahead is dusty and long
It's making me thirsty just thinking about it
I'm definitely going to need another drink
Definitely going to need another drink [3x]
The lyrics of Snowpony's "Easy Way Down" explore the challenges of taking risks and stepping out of one's comfort zone. The song suggests that while it may be easy to remain comfortable, doing so can lead to stagnation and a lack of personal growth. The metaphor of a long way down to the sea implies that embarking on new paths can feel overwhelming and scary.
The following lines suggest a self-destructive tendency of the singer: "Cut my arms, I don't bleed red / Water drips from the cuts instead / I have the cold gray water of the Thames / Flowing through my veins". The singer seems to be struggling with a sense of emotional numbness, as if they have become so disconnected from their own inner world that they are unable to feel anything. The reference to the Thames could symbolize a feeling of being lost and adrift in a vast and impersonal urban landscape.
The song also touches on themes of regret and unfulfilled potential, with the lyrics "Time's getting faster and I haven't done anything yet / No, not yet" and "Time's still getting faster and I haven't done much yet". There is a sense that the singer is aware of their own limitations and is frustrated by their inability to break free from them. The line "You take the praise because I'm paying for the past" suggests that the singer may have made some mistakes and is now bearing the consequences of those actions.
Line by Line Meaning
It's easy to be comfortable
Sometimes it's easier to stay in our comfort zone.
But it's a long way down to the sea
Stepping out of our comfort zone takes effort and can be a difficult journey.
But it's a long way down with me
Taking a risk means potentially dragging others down with us.
Cut my arms, I don't bleed red
Sometimes we become numb to our pain and emotions.
Water drips from the cuts instead
The pain is still there, but it manifests in other ways.
I have the cold gray water of the Thames
The artist feels emotions that are dark and dreary, like the waters of the Thames river.
Flowing through my veins
These emotions are a part of the artist's being and have become a part of their identity.
You pay for the hope, I'll pay for the rest
Both parties are taking a risk, but it seems like the artist is bearing more of the burden.
I didn't have a future 'til I got one and quit it
The artist tried to pursue a dream, but ended up abandoning it.
Time's getting faster and I haven't done anything yet
The artist feels like they're running out of time to accomplish what they want in life.
No, not yet
The artist still hopes to accomplish something, despite feeling like time is running out.
You take the praise because I'm paying for the past
Someone else is getting recognition for something the artist feels like they worked towards in the past.
Pretended not to have a history until it caught up with me, at last
The artist tried to mask their past, but eventually, it caught up to them.
It's not quite what you wanted, but that's all you're going to get
The artist feels like they're not living up to the expectations of themselves, or others.
10 hours out of Dalston and I barely have time to blink
The artist is on a journey and barely has time to rest or reflect on their surroundings.
The days run away like dirty water swirling down the sink
The artist feels like the days are fleeting and they're not accomplishing anything significant with each passing one.
The road ahead is dusty and long
The artist's journey is difficult and long, with no clear end in sight.
It's making me thirsty just thinking about it
The artist feels like the journey is wearing them down and they need a break.
Definitely going to need another drink
The artist needs to take a break and refuel to continue on their journey.
Contributed by Gavin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@blooflazh7
So obscure yet so great
@RooseveltCoopling
They were doing the temptation walk and it was getting better every day. "Dedicated to the memory of Claudine Schafer" (c) 1998 - SnowPony..
@FernandoMaranho
Bought in 99. Listen until now.
@BomageMinimart
This totally fucking rocks!
@johnnykunst
Loved this- "I have the cold grey water of the Thames flowing through my veins"
I remember a lifetime ago when I was on the periphery of the social circle I DJd at a lesbian sex club on Southgate Road.
@mtlns
Loved it!
@therouxburroughs8426
Wow.
@jerryjiron9715
fucking awesome
@PortfolioPlace
I saw this band on the Camden Crawl 1995!! Where's the bloody years gone? This would still rock the place > 'b' side mix = skrillex. Had to pin it on my board pinterest(dot)com/portfolioplace/live-bands-and-bands-i-think-rock/
@davidaldridge9341
I bought this album when it first came out.. and it's great ... but where's St Lucy's Gate?