The song was written by Winter about lead singer Ronnie Winter's mother who was abused by his father.
Face Down
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Lyrics
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One look puts the rhythm in my hand
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down
Cover up with make up in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wait around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down
I see the way you go and say you're right again
Say you're right again
Heed my lecture
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
One day she will tell you that she has had enough
It's coming round again
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's song "Face Down" is a powerful commentary on domestic violence and abusive relationships. The song's lyrics describe the pain and fear experienced by the victim of abuse, as well as the emotional and psychological manipulation that abusers use to control their victims. The song's opening lines, "Hey girl you know you drive me crazy / One look puts the rhythm in my hand," set a tone of violent obsession, as the singer obsesses over the object of his desire. However, this is quickly followed by the realization that the object of his desire is in an abusive relationship.
The remaining lyrics are a plea to the abuser to stop his violent behavior and a message of hope to the victim that they can escape the cycle of abuse. The powerful chorus, "Do you feel like a man / When you push her around? / Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?" highlights the cowardice and cruelty of the abuser while also offering support to the victim.
The song's message of hope for victims of abuse has resonated with many listeners and has become an anthem for survivors of domestic violence. The band has also used their platform to raise awareness for domestic violence and partner with organizations working to end abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey girl you know you drive me crazy
The singer is expressing attraction to the girl and how she affects him emotionally.
One look puts the rhythm in my hand
The girl's presence inspires the singer and gives him motivation.
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
Despite the girl's positive attributes, the singer can't fathom why she's involved with someone who treats her poorly.
I see what's going down
The artist is aware of the situation and can perceive the true nature of the girl's relationship.
Cover up with make up in the mirror
The girl tries to conceal the physical evidence of abuse with makeup.
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
The girl tries to convince herself the abuse won't repeat itself.
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you
The abuser provides false, insincere apologies and declarations of love after causing harm.
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
The artist questions the abuser's masculinity and motives for inflicting harm.
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
The abuser's actions will lead to his downfall and the girl will have an opportunity to rebuild her life.
A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wait around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down
Every action has a ripple effect, and the artist can see the harmful consequences of the girl's situation if she doesn't take action to protect herself.
I see the way you go and say you're right again
Say you're right again
Heed my lecture
The singer is attempting to reason with the abuser and convince him to change his ways.
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
The girl has reached her limit and is no longer willing to tolerate abuse, despite the physical pain.
One day she will tell you that she has had enough
It's coming round again
The girl will eventually reach her breaking point and stand up for herself, and the abuser will face consequences for his actions.
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
The repetition of this chorus underscores the abuser's guilt and foreshadows his downfall as the girl finds a better life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ronnie Winter
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Hey girl you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my hand
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down
Cover up with make up in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wait around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down
I see the way you go and say you're right again
Say you're right again
Heed my lecture
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
One day she will tell you that she has had enough
It's coming round again
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
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Hey girl you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my hand
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down
Cover up with make up in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wait around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down
I see the way you go and say you're right again
Say you're right again
Heed my lecture
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
One day she will tell you that she has had enough
It's coming round again
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
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Lyric
Hey girl you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my hand
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down
Cover up with make up in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wait around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down
I see the way you go and say you're right again
Say you're right again
Heed my lecture
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
One day she will tell you that she has had enough
It's coming round again
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found
Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"
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