Gary Jules left the band and Michael Andrews was left as songwriter and frontman for the band when they signed with Virgin Records which released their self-titled debut album in 1990.
Never Coming Down
The Origin Lyrics
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Don't say I word you know it's in your eyes.
Don't say a word.
Don't say a word you know it's in your eyes.
Please take my hand.
Just take my hand and I will help you through.
I understand the pain I see in you.
All the words spill from your eyes,
I'm never coming down.
Never coming down.
Cold shaking hands catch the red leaves falling all around.
Mistaken sense leaves your passion crawling on the ground.
You slap my face to put your anger in another place.
You slap my face 'cause you fell out of the race.
Fragile rose in the pouring rain
With petals closed, you'll withstand the strain.
I'm never coming down.
Never coming down.
Well you say you're feeling angry
And you don't know who to blame.
I tell you I'm no stranger
'Cause I have felt the same.
You're giving all the reasons
To take yourself and pull out from it all-
Well you shouls rise before you fall.
Flames will burn through paper skies
To lift the veil from your pragmatic eyes.
I tried so hard and I opened wide,
I dug so deep to get what's out inside.
I'm never coming down,
Never coming down,
Never coming down,
ever coming down.
The Origin's song "Never Coming Down" is a song about being a source of support for someone going through a tough time. The lyrics instruct the listener not to say anything, as the singer can see the pain in their eyes. Rather, the singer offers to take their hand and "help them through." The somber imagery of "cold shaking hands" and "red leaves falling all around" paints a picture of someone in distress. The imagery of a "fragile rose in the pouring rain" with "petals closed" offers a metaphor for someone who is struggling, but still managing to hold on. Overall, the song offers a message of hope and encouragement, suggesting that the person will rise above their struggles and never come down.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't say a word.
Remain silent.
Don't say I word you know it's in your eyes.
Your emotions are visible without you speaking.
Please take my hand.
Let me help you.
Just take my hand and I will help you through.
I will provide support and aid you.
I understand the pain I see in you.
I empathize with the anguish you're experiencing.
All the words spill from your eyes,
Your eyes reveal your true thoughts and innermost feelings.
What you've concealed comes as no surprise.
I was already aware of what you were trying to hide.
I'm never coming down.
I'm reaching new heights and never settling for less.
Cold shaking hands catch the red leaves falling all around.
A sense of fear and instability permeates my surroundings.
Mistaken sense leaves your passion crawling on the ground.
Misguided decisions have led to the suppression of your spirit.
You slap my face to put your anger in another place.
You take out your frustration on me.
You slap my face 'cause you fell out of the race.
You're upset because you didn't succeed in your goal.
Fragile rose in the pouring rain
Delicate and vulnerable in adverse circumstances.
With petals closed, you'll withstand the strain.
You'll persist and remain strong despite hardship.
Well you say you're feeling angry
You claim to be experiencing rage.
And you don't know who to blame.
You're unsure of the source of your frustration.
I tell you I'm no stranger
I can relate to what you're going through.
'Cause I have felt the same.
Because I too have experienced similar emotions.
You're giving all the reasons
You're providing numerous rationales.
To take yourself and pull out from it all-
To remove yourself from the situation entirely.
Well you should rise before you fall.
It's crucial to act before it's too late.
Flames will burn through paper skies
Incredible passion will overcome any obstacles.
To lift the veil from your pragmatic eyes.
To reveal the truth.
I tried so hard and I opened wide,
I put forth tremendous effort and vulnerability.
I dug so deep to get what's out inside.
I delved deep within myself to uncover what was hidden.
I'm never coming down,
I will continue to strive for more and never settle.
Never coming down,
Never settling for less and always aiming high.
Never coming down,
Continuing to aspire to greater heights.
ever coming down.
Never settling and always pushing forward.
Contributed by Alexander T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.