Don't Look Down
Sweethearts Of The Rodeo Lyrics


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Sometimes when I come home I feel like I'm fightin' the world alone
I can get nowhere oh but I don't care
Everybody's telling me what they need I'm hoping there's a little bit left for me
It's a real fine line oh but I don't mind
Cause I'm just taking it step by step ain't hit the wall that'll stop me yet
Road gets higher each time around you keep on moving and don't look down
You keep on moving and don't look down
Sometimes when I go out it's hard to remember what it's all about
Cause it's such a fight oh but that's all right
You can't have love if you don't have dreams it's headin' for anything in between
That's the way it is it's how I'm gonna live
Cause I'm just taking it step by step...
[ guitar ]
I'm just taking it step by step...




I'm just taking it step by step...
Don't look down don't look down don't look down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sweethearts Of The Rodeo's song Don't Look Down describe the struggle of trying to balance personal needs and aspirations with the demands of other people. The opening lines suggest a feeling of isolation and disconnection even in the company of others. The singer seems to be fighting against the world alone, unable to make any progress towards their own goals. However, they do not give up or become discouraged. Instead, they continue to move forward, taking things one step at a time, regardless of the difficulties they encounter.


The song's chorus repeats the phrase "you keep on moving and don't look down" as a kind of mantra. This reinforces the idea that even when things get tough, it's important to keep going and not give up. The second verse continues the theme of perseverance, suggesting that it's important to hold onto one's dreams and not get too distracted by the day-to-day struggles of life. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the message that no matter what happens, the singer will not give up.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes when I come home I feel like I'm fightin' the world alone
At times, upon returning home, I feel like I am battling against everything on my own.


I can get nowhere oh but I don't care
Despite making no progress, I am unconcerned.


Everybody's telling me what they need I'm hoping there's a little bit left for me
People are constantly expressing their demands and desires, and I am optimistic that there will still be some resources or energy left for myself.


It's a real fine line oh but I don't mind
Walking a narrow path in life does not trouble me.


Cause I'm just taking it step by step ain't hit the wall that'll stop me yet
My approach is to progress gradually, and I have not encountered any obstacle that could halt my advancement so far.


Road gets higher each time around you keep on moving and don't look down
The journey becomes more difficult with each instance, but I persevere and avoid hesitation, regardless of the intimidating terrain.


Sometimes when I go out it's hard to remember what it's all about
On occasions when I venture out, it is challenging to recall the purpose or meaning behind my actions.


Cause it's such a fight oh but that's all right
Although it feels like a battle, I accept the challenge.


You can't have love if you don't have dreams it's headin' for anything in between
Without aspirations, one cannot experience love, so I am aiming for something in the middle.


That's the way it is it's how I'm gonna live
This is my way of life and my chosen path.


Don't look down don't look down don't look down
Do not hesitate, do not falter, and do not give up.




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Toni


on Midnight Girl / Sunset Town

Why can you guys play the song up hill all the way by the sweethearts of the rodeo

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