Long Way Down
Taylor Phelan Lyrics


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An ordinary soul on a one-way road
What am I fighting for?
Everything points to the building??
A monumental fool's gold
I open the door to the world at war
And our houses are falling down
Is there no way back? Am I too late now?
What can I do to get me out?

It's a long way down
Gotta pray my bones won't lie in the middle
Of this wasted town
It'll pick you up, but there's one way out
It gets easier the more you've got to lose
It's a long way down (long way down)

The walls are down and the curtains are torn
Where my life once stood
I can trace each step through the moments I've missed
And the ones I never thought that I would
My world became just what I made it (whoa)
And I now know what I gave up (whoa)

It's a long way down
Gotta pray my bones won't lie in the middle
Of this wasted town
It'll pick you up, but there's one way out




It gets easier the more you've got to lose
It's a long way down (long way down)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Taylor Phelan's song "Long Way Down" convey a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The first stanza suggests the singer feels like an ordinary person going through life without any real purpose. They question what they're fighting for, and feel like everything they've worked for is like fools gold. The line "I open the door to the world at war" suggests the singer is overwhelmed by the chaos and destruction they see around them. The next line - "And our houses are falling down" - implies that they feel like their own life is falling apart. They wonder if there is any way back from this place of despair, or if it's too late.


The chorus of the song serves as a refrain, with the words "It's a long way down" repeating multiple times. The line "Gotta pray my bones won't lie in the middle of this wasted town" suggests the singer fears getting stuck in this place of hopelessness forever. They acknowledge that they could be lifted up out of this place, but that there is only one way to do it. They know that the more they have to lose, the easier it will be to make a change.


The second stanza of the song is more introspective than the first. The singer reflects on their past and realizes that their life has become what they made it. They are aware of the moments they've missed and the opportunities they've let slip away. The line "And I now know what I gave up" suggests that the singer has perhaps made some bad choices that have contributed to their current state. The chorus repeats again, driving home the desperation of the situation.


Overall, "Long Way Down" seems to be a song about feeling trapped and hopeless, but also about recognizing that it's possible to get out of that situation if you're willing to take a risk and make a change.


Line by Line Meaning

An ordinary soul on a one-way road
I am a regular person going down a path with no return.


What am I fighting for?
I am questioning the reason behind my struggles and hardships.


Everything points to the building??
There are signs indicating that something important is being constructed, but it is unclear what that might be.


A monumental fool's gold
I am pursuing something I believe is valuable, but in reality, it is worthless like fool's gold.


I open the door to the world at war
I am exposing myself to a conflict-ridden world.


And our houses are falling down
Our lives and relationships are crumbling apart.


Is there no way back? Am I too late now?
I am unsure if I can go back to the way things were and if it's too late to fix things.


What can I do to get me out?
I am exploring ways to escape my current situation.


It's a long way down
The journey ahead is challenging and will take a while.


Gotta pray my bones won't lie in the middle
I hope that my life won't end up wasted and meaningless.


Of this wasted town
I am in a place that seems to have lost its value.


It'll pick you up, but there's one way out
There is a chance to rise from this difficult situation, but there is only one path to do so.


It gets easier the more you've got to lose
The more you have at stake, the less intimidating the journey becomes.


The walls are down and the curtains are torn
Everything that once gave me shelter has been destroyed or removed.


Where my life once stood
The life I used to know has been taken away from me.


I can trace each step through the moments I've missed
I can see where I went wrong and the opportunities I've missed.


And the ones I never thought that I would
I regret not realizing the value of some experiences until it was too late.


My world became just what I made it (whoa)
The world I live in is a direct result of my actions and choices.


And I now know what I gave up (whoa)
I understand the things I lost because of my decisions.


It's a long way down
The road ahead is still difficult and will require effort.


Gotta pray my bones won't lie in the middle
I hope that I won't end up failing and losing everything.


Of this wasted town
I am living in a place that seems useless and unproductive.


It'll pick you up, but there's one way out
There is a chance to recover, but the way to do so is limited.


It gets easier the more you've got to lose
The more you stand to lose, the more motivated you are to push forward.


It's a long way down (long way down)
The journey is far from over.




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Rocío Jaimes

This song started playing as a Spotify recommendation and I was so happy when I recognized your voice. You have at least one fan in Venezuela! :-)

Rocío Jaimes

Thank you. <3

RmRm SafaRii

I love this! This is so awesome. Def playing this on repeat!

S Galoia

Loved the video, and the lyrics!!! “What am I fighting for...Everything points to the building of a throne, a monument of fools gold” Love your music, delivery and your voice...looking forward to seeing more from
You this year.

mani

Love you Taylor!! All the way from Pakistan. I listen to your cover of sweater weather almost every week since the month it first came out years ago! .

Ian Reinke

Dude Taylor this is amazing.... keep up the good work bro.

Marty Maidenberg

Really creative lyric vid - great song!

Chris Devarro

This man is so awesome. The voice
Brought me to you.

Bengü Eda

Soo underrated song

Paulettexo

This is awesome!

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