Long way down
The Deaf Lyrics


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Sinking Deep and Deep into the ground
Till my ears bleed and I hear no sound
I've been looking for a place to escape
Cos my past lovers wanted me to be fake
Acting like I am someone else from time to time
This gun I have in my hands Will make It fine
I did not choose to go to war but nevermind
The things I will do are killing me from the inside
And I dream and I fall way down below
I can't see any low way down below
It seems the planes are coming from outer space
And once they re done there'll be no trace
No pain no Blood no sweat nor tears
It will be just another day without fear
No anger or tension all erased
Cos the news have to be quick It's all a blaze
The say you fight for Glory yes that's the story
Be cruel good or whatever they Will be sorry
And I dream and I fall way down below
I can't see any low way down below
I've left my family I've left my home
I've left everything my own sons
The Blood that flows inside my veins
Is not necessary to Drive me insane
My Life is not ordinary anymore
It's just a piece of a puzzle that soon Will be gone
Touching the ground there ll be no sound
Once you re gone away all Will be erased




And I dream and I fall way down below
I can't see any low way down below

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Deaf's song "Long way down" explore themes of escape, authenticity, sacrifice, and the destructive nature of war. The singer expresses a desire to escape from a past where they felt pressured to be someone they're not by past lovers. They feel suffocated and overwhelmed, sinking deep into the ground until their ears bleed and they hear no sound. The image of sinking deep into the ground represents a sense of being consumed by the weight of their struggles.


The singer alludes to being forced into a war they didn't choose. They acknowledge that the actions they take in war are slowly killing them from the inside. The gun they hold in their hands becomes a symbol of their desperation to make everything okay. It highlights the internal conflict they face, torn between the necessity of their actions and the toll it takes on their well-being.


The lyrics suggest a longing for release from the pain and burdens they carry. They dream of falling way down below, escaping from the realities of their situation. However, they also acknowledge that in their current state, they cannot see any way out or find solace. This sense of entrapment intensifies as the lyrics mention planes coming from outer space, implying the arrival of more conflict and destruction.


The song touches upon the sacrifice the singer has made by leaving their family and home behind. They have abandoned everything, including their own sons, in pursuit of a cause that has turned their life into something extraordinary, but not in a positive way. The singer reflects on the destructive nature of war, describing it as a puzzle that will soon disappear.


In the final lines, the singer contemplates the inevitable erasure that comes with leaving this world. The ground becomes silent, devoid of any sounds, once they are gone. There is a sense of resignation, as they recognize that their life will be erased and forgotten. The repeated line "I dream and I fall way down below, I can't see any low way down below" encapsulates the feeling of being trapped, unable to see any hope or escape from their circumstances.


Overall, the lyrics of "Long way down" depict the internal struggles, sacrifices, and longing for escape that come with living in a world marked by war and inauthenticity.


Line by Line Meaning

Sinking Deep and Deep into the ground
I am feeling trapped and overwhelmed, descending further into despair.


Till my ears bleed and I hear no sound
The constant pressure and pain have silenced my ability to hear and comprehend.


I've been looking for a place to escape
I have been searching for a refuge or sanctuary to flee from the expectations of past relationships.


Cos my past lovers wanted me to be fake
Because my previous partners desired me to pretend to be someone I'm not.


Acting like I am someone else from time to time
Putting on a facade and pretending to be a different person intermittently.


This gun I have in my hands Will make It fine
I believe that using this weapon will alleviate my suffering.


I did not choose to go to war but nevermind
Although I did not willingly enter into conflict, it doesn't matter anymore.


The things I will do are killing me from the inside
The actions I am compelled to take are slowly destroying me emotionally.


And I dream and I fall way down below
In my dreams, I descend into a state of despair and hopelessness.


I can't see any low way down below
I am unable to perceive any relief or escape from this deep emotional state.


It seems the planes are coming from outer space
It feels as though there is no reprieve, as troubles and challenges descend upon me unexpectedly.


And once they re done there'll be no trace
Once these difficulties have passed, there will be no evidence or remnant of their existence.


No pain no Blood no sweat nor tears
In the aftermath of these trials, there will be no physical or emotional suffering left.


It will be just another day without fear
It will become just another ordinary day, devoid of fear or anxiety.


No anger or tension all erased
All feelings of anger and tension will be completely wiped away.


Cos the news have to be quick It's all a blaze
Because the media prioritizes speed, important matters are sensationalized and quickly forgotten.


The say you fight for Glory yes that's the story
They claim that one fights for honor and glory, but that's just the narrative they spin.


Be cruel good or whatever they Will be sorry
Whether I am seen as cruel or kind, eventually, they will regret their actions or opinions.


I've left my family I've left my home
I have abandoned my family and the familiarity of my own dwelling.


I've left everything my own sons
I have forsaken everything, even my own children.


The Blood that flows inside my veins
The life force that courses through my veins.


Is not necessary to Drive me insane
It is not the sole cause of my descent into madness.


My Life is not ordinary anymore
My existence has become extraordinary, marked by turmoil and instability.


It's just a piece of a puzzle that soon Will be gone
My life is merely a small fragment of a larger puzzle that will soon disappear.


Touching the ground there ll be no sound
As I touch the ground, there will be complete silence.


Once you re gone away all Will be erased
Once I am gone, everything associated with me will be wiped away and forgotten.


I can't see any low way down below
I am unable to find any hope or relief in this deep, desolate place.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Luca Negri

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Ilse Bergen

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