Goin' Down
Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble with Jeff Beck Lyrics
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Down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground
She's gone
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground
So I'm going down
Down, down, down, down
I'm going down, down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, yes I am
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the
Well I'm goin
Down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground
Gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
She's gone
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the
Well I'm Down
Down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down
Down, down, down, down, down
I've got my head out the window
And my big feet on the ground, yes I have
Well she walked out the door
And I crawled right out there
The song "Goin' Down" by Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble with Jeff Beck is a blues rock classic that captures the feeling of heartbreak and desperation. The song begins with the repeated phrase "I'm going down," which serves as a powerful metaphor for the singer's emotional state. The lyrics go on to describe the singer's lost love and his efforts to cope with the pain of the breakup. He has his head out the window and his big feet on the ground, which could symbolize his attempt to escape the situation he finds himself in, or his desire for a connection to the physical world.
The repetition of the phrase "she's gone" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's sense of loss and abandonment. He uses the image of crawling out the door to demonstrate how he feels betrayed and powerless, but also suggests that he's willing to fight to regain his independence. The chorus of "Goin' Down" is a virtuosic display of guitar playing, with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Beck trading off solos that build in intensity as the song progresses. This musical tension complements the emotional turmoil of the lyrics, creating a truly unforgettable blues experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I'm going down
I am experiencing a downturn in my life
Down, down, down, down, down
My situation is getting worse and worse, rapidly
I'm going down
I'm headed towards a difficult time
Down, down, down, down, down
Things are going badly, and it looks like they'll only get worse
I've got my head out the window
I am paying close attention to my surroundings
And my big feet on the ground
I am firmly planted in the real world
She's gone
She has left me
Gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Completely out of my life
So I'm going down
As a result of her leaving, I am heading towards hardship
Down, down, down, down
A rapid decline
Down, down, down, down, down
Things will only continue to get worse
Down, down, down, down, yes I am
I am fully aware of how bad things are getting
Well I'm goin
I am currently experiencing
Gone
She has left me, and it hurts
I've got my head out the window
I am looking around, trying to find a way out of my situation
And my big feet on the ground
I am staying rooted in reality, despite my emotional turmoil
Well I'm Down
I am in trouble
I'm going down
My situation is getting worse
I've got my head out the window
I am actively searching for a way out
And my big feet on the ground, yes I have
I am fully committed to finding a solution to my problems
Well she walked out the door
She left me, and it feels like the end of the world
And I crawled right out there
I am exposing my vulnerability and desperation for all to see
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DON NIX
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@uncadoug2715
I’m glad to see others here listening, on this day of Jeff’s passing! I’ve never seen/heard this before today! They both are enjoying their jam together here…let’s hope they’ve found each other again today…this is awesome!!!
@janetcarlow2437
I just finished sending the EXACT comment to my friend!
@burtcooper612
Saw him with Rod Stuart, once....yep, we`re old.
@darwinsom957
Me either. AND BOTH!.
@trailblazing2576
Happy Rest in Peace everybody
@uncadoug2715
@Burt Cooper 👌😂
@cptrex
When you type "Guitar" in a search engine, this should be what comes up.
@ZiSt1989
but, before that, voodoo chile SRV.
@Johnny1.0
Lol
@kennethmabus381
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