Downstairs
Sophya Lyrics


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I heard the strangest voice,
Of sighing down below
I opened up my eyes, what was it
I donโ€ฒt know

From far out it came out,
I knew it was alive, or was it in my dreams
Another story died.

I went down the stairs, everything was dark
And on the last one sat, an angel torn apart

I tried to call it but
The crying was too loud




My wings are falling out, i am falling all apart
There is no more room to fly, and i can't even die.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Sophya's song "Downstairs" create an eerie and puzzling atmosphere. The singer describes hearing a voice coming from down below, which is strange enough to make them open their eyes to see what is happening. The ambiguity of the voice is also bewildering, as it is not clear whether the voice is inside the singer's dream or a real-life occurrence. The lyrics create a sense of unease and mystery that is further enhanced by the singer's tone of voice.


As the song progresses, the singer decides to investigate the strange voice and ventures down a staircase that is shrouded in darkness. At the bottom of the stairs, the singer encounters an angel who appears to be in a state of disrepair. The image of an angel who is torn apart creates a sense of tragedy and despair. The singing then tries to call out to the angel, but the crying is too loud, and the singer begins to disintegrate themselves. The last lines of the song suggest that the singer has lost control over their ability to fly and is falling apart, both literally and metaphorically.


In conclusion, "Downstairs" is a haunting and surreal song that creates confusion and discomfort in the listener's mind. The lyrics are open to multiple interpretations, making it a fascinating song to analyze.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard the strangest voice,
Sophya heard an unusual voice.


Of sighing down below
The voice came from below.


I opened up my eyes, what was it
Sophya wakes up.


I donโ€™t know
She is clueless and confused about whatโ€™s happening.


From far out it came out,
Sophya reflects on the voice.


I knew it was alive, or was it in my dreams
Sophya is unsure if the voice was real or a figment of her imagination.


Another story died.
Sophya feels like something painful has happened.


I went down the stairs, everything was dark
Sophya descends a stairway thatโ€™s not well lit.


And on the last one sat, an angel torn apart
At the end of the stairway, Sophya sees a broken angel.


I tried to call it but
Sophya tries to interact with the angel.


The crying was too loud
However, the angel is in too much pain to respond.


My wings are falling out, i am falling all apart
The angel is hurting badly beyond repair.


There is no more room to fly, and i canโ€™t even die.
The angelโ€™s spirit is broken and it can't escape.




Writer(s): Idan Karutchi, Sonja Rozenblum

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