Go Down
The House Keepers Lyrics
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All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
I'm growing tired and time stands still before me
Frozen here on the ladder of my life
Too late to save myself from falling
I took a chance and changed your way of life
But you misread my meaning when I met you
Closed the door and left me blind by the light
(Don't let the sun)
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
(Don't let the sun)
But losin' everything is like the sun going down on me
I can't find, oh the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way I feel
Don't discard me just because you think I mean you harm
But these cuts I have, oh they need love to help them heal
Don't let the sun go down on me
(Don't let the sun)
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
(Don't let the sun)
But losin' everything is like the sun going down on me
Don't let the sun go down on me
(Don't let the sun)
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
(Don't let the sun)
But losin' everything is like the sun going down on me
The House Keepers's song "Go Down" is a cover of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's hit-song "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me". The song revolves around the idea of the singer's helplessness as they find themselves losing control of their life with the passing of time. The opening lines, "I can't light no more of your darkness. All my pictures seem to fade to black and white" vividly conveys the feeling of despair and the singer's inability to find light in their life. As the song progresses, we see the singer pleading with someone not to abandon them, "Don't let the sun go down on me", as they fear losing themselves completely.
In the second verse, we see the singer acknowledging their limitations when it comes to matters of love, "I can't find the right romantic line. But see me once and see the way I feel", and the need for love and understanding. The bridge, "But losing everything is like the sun going down on me", is an expression of the singer's fear of becoming a nobody without the love and support of others. The repetition of "Don't let the sun go down on me" in the chorus serves as a reminder of the singer's fear of being abandoned and left helpless.
Overall, "Go Down" is a powerful cover of Elton John's classic hit which displays The House Keepers's ability to take a song and make it their own.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't light, no more of your darkness
I cannot bear to be surrounded and weighed down by your negativity anymore.
All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
Everything that once brought me joy and color in life is now dull and lifeless because of your presence.
I'm growing tired and time stands still before me
I am exhausted from trying to keep up with you and your demands while feeling like time is at a standstill.
Frozen here on the ladder of my life
I feel stuck and unable to progress forward in my own life because of the hold you have on me.
Too late to save myself from falling
I have taken too many risks and gotten too involved with you that I now realize it may be too late to get out.
I took a chance and changed your way of life
I made an effort to better your life and help you, but it seems to have backfired on me.
But you misread my meaning when I met you
You misunderstood my intentions from the very beginning of our relationship.
Closed the door and left me blind by the light
You turned away from me and left me feeling lost and confused in the bright and overwhelming world we lived in.
Don't let the sun go down on me
I am pleading with you to not let our relationship fade away or end completely.
(Don't let the sun)
This line repeats the previous statement for emphasis.
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I am constantly looking within myself to find a solution or answer, but I feel like I am always seeing the reflection of the problems you have caused instead.
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
I am willing to let go of control and allow you to have freedom in some areas of your life.
But losin' everything is like the sun going down on me
The thought of losing you and everything we've built is as devastating as watching the sun set on my life.
I can't find, oh the right romantic line
I struggle to express my romantic feelings and may not have the right words to convey them to you.
But see me once and see the way I feel
If you could just see me and understand the emotions I am experiencing, you may have a better idea of where I stand in this relationship.
Don't discard me just because you think I mean you harm
I am begging you to not push me away or distance yourself from me because you think I have negative intentions towards you.
But these cuts I have, oh they need love to help them heal
I have been hurt in some way and need love and care to help me heal from the pain.
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