I'M Down
The Coverbeats Lyrics
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You can't cry 'cause you're laughing at me
I'm down, I'm down, I''m down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
Man buys ring, woman throws it away
Same old thing happen every day
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
We're all alone and there's nobody else
She'll still moan "Keep your hands to yourself"
I'm down, I'm down, I''m down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
How can you laugh when you know I'm down, woo
A baby you know I'm down
I guess I'm down
I'm down on the ground
I'm down
Ah, baby I'm upside down
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
I'm down
The lyrics to The Coverbeats's song I'm Down speak about a relationship that is being torn apart due to lies and deception. The singer laments that the person he is with is laughing at him when he is down, indicating that he is going through a tough time. The next verse talks about the usual pattern where a man buys a ring for a woman, but she throws it away, causing more heartbreak. The third verse reveals that the couple is alone, but the woman still insists that the man keep his hands to himself. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the singer being down and how the other person's actions are not helping him feel any better.
Overall, the lyrics are indicative of a relationship that is on the rocks, with one partner being manipulative and uncaring towards the other's feelings. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's despair and feeling of being trapped in an unhappy situation. The song's somber melody and vocals complement the lyrics and add to the melancholic tone.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell lies thinking I can't see
You're lying to my face, underestimating my intelligence
You can't cry 'cause you're laughing at me
You can't show genuine emotions because you're secretly amused by my struggles
I'm down, I'm down, I'm down
I feel hopeless and defeated
How can you laugh when you know I'm down
Why would you find humor in my pain and distress?
Man buys ring, woman throws it away
A man tries to show commitment but a woman rejects it
Same old thing happen every day
This situation repeats itself constantly
We're all alone and there's nobody else
There's no one to help or intervene
She'll still moan 'Keep your hands to yourself'
Even though she's rejecting his advances, she's still complaining
How can you laugh when you know I'm down, woo
Repeating the question from earlier, expressing surprise that someone can find joy in another's struggles
A baby you know I'm down
Addressing a lover or partner, acknowledging feelings of vulnerability
I guess I'm down
Admitting to feeling sad or defeated
I'm down on the ground
Using physical imagery to describe emotional pain
Ah, baby I'm upside down
Metaphorical expression of feeling disoriented and out of control
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm down
Reiterating overwhelming feelings of hopelessness and despair
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY
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