Don't Look Down
Supergroove Lyrics


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Got a head on my shoulders, got to land on my feet
Got a mouth under my nose, got to keep from falling asleep
Keeping out of trouble, keeping foot from mouth
Talking about the weather, talking to myself

She's on the other side, can't see my boots they're shaking
Did I rip my heart out and put it on your plate
You must've been mistaken
Head it starts to roll, fingers start to sweat
You think you've seen it all but
You ain't seen nothing yet

Mouth gets me in trouble
Mouth it gets me out
Mouth gets me in deeper
Mouth it starts to shout

Don't
Look
Now
Listen to my heartbeat
Don't
Look
Down


Looking in the mirror, like looking down a hole
Looking for some problem, to satisfy my soul
I might be a geek, but that's the way things go
I might be a psycho, but she doesn't seem to know

He came from out of nowhere, on a shining stallion
Underneath his ruffles, a hairy gold medallion
His charming smile drips, and pretty soon she's drenched
She's watching him watching her body, as they flirt in Pigeon-French
Hand on shoulder, lips on throat, I don't know if they know
He puts his arm around her waist, forgets his coat & then they go

Don't
Look
Now
Listen to my heartbeat.
Don't
Look
Down

Mouth it starts to shout
Heart it starts to beat
Got a head on my shoulders
Got to (gotta gotta) land on my feet

Mouth it starts to shout
Heart it starts to beat
Got a head on my shoulders
Got to (gotta gotta) land on my feet





Don't look now (Listen to my heartbeat)
Don't look down (Listen to my heartbeat)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Supergroove's "Don't Look Down" reveal a sense of vulnerability and self-doubt, as the singer contemplates his own limitations and the possibility of failure. He emphasizes his need to keep his wits about him, both physically and verbally, but acknowledges that his mouth tends to get him in trouble, and that he may not be as in control as he appears. The line "Did I rip my heart out and put it on your plate / You must've been mistaken" suggests that the singer may have overextended himself emotionally and is uncertain how the other person perceives him. However, he resolves to keep looking up, to keep his head high and his feet on the ground.


The second verse introduces a new perspective, that of voyeurism and sexual tension. The singer observes a scene in which a man seduces a woman, and although he himself is not directly involved, he is still fascinated and perhaps even envious. He repeats the chorus, "Don't look now / Don't look down," as if to remind himself to stay focused on his own path and not get distracted by the desires and actions of others. The song ends with a repetition of the earlier lines, emphasizing the importance of a clear head and a steady heart.


Line by Line Meaning

Got a head on my shoulders, got to land on my feet
I am aware of my responsibilities and I must be able to handle them effectively without losing balance.


Got a mouth under my nose, got to keep from falling asleep
I need to be articulate and speak out effectively to avoid losing the message or being misunderstood by those around me.


Keeping out of trouble, keeping foot from mouth
I should stay away from problems by being cautious of my words and my actions that might bring unintentional negative experiences in my life.


Talking about the weather, talking to myself
I occupy myself by either discussing mundane things, looking at things from different perspectives or simply reflecting on myself.


She's on the other side, can't see my boots, they're shaking
The person I desire is far away from me, and I feel nervous and unable to be in control of my emotions because of this distance.


Did I rip my heart out and put it on your plate, you must've been mistaken
I may have revealed my innermost feelings to you, but you misinterpreted or misunderstood my intentions.


Head it starts to roll, fingers start to sweat, you think you've seen it all but you ain't seen nothing yet
I am feeling anxious and overwhelmed, worrying that the worst is yet to come even though it may seem as if it's over.


Mouth gets me in trouble, Mouth it gets me out, Mouth gets me in deeper, Mouth it starts to shout
My words sometimes get me into trouble, but they are also effective in getting me out of it. Other times my words only make the situation worse out of frustration and annoyance.


Don't look now, Listen to my heartbeat, Don't look down
I am appealing to the person I am addressing, asking them not to look elsewhere but to listen to their instincts and follow their path.


Looking in the mirror, like looking down a hole, looking for some problem to satisfy my soul
I see myself as someone whose life is full of challenges and dissatisfaction, always looking for new challenges to solve and help me grow.


I might be a geek, but that's the way things go, I might be a psycho, but she doesn't seem to know
I have some quirks and traits that may seem unusual or disconcerting, but regardless, there is a chance to find acceptance and connection.


Hand on shoulder, lips on throat, I don't know if they know, he puts his arm around her waist, forgets his coat & then they go
The couple is engaging in intimate acts, but their true intentions and knowledge of each other's feelings remain unclear. They eventually leave the place altogether.


Mouth it starts to shout, Heart it starts to beat, Got a head on my shoulders, Got to (gotta gotta) land on my feet
I am overwhelmed with strong emotions, despite remaining composed and focused on continuing to lead a successful life.




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