Long Way Down
The Sophomore Effort Lyrics
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Everything we've done
Then we hold the truth up to light
Stories, pictures, words
Could never drown out what you've heard
When truth is worse than any goddamned lie
Long way down
Can you save now?
Long way down
I'll hit the ground
Will you save me now?
Opened long closed doors
And stumbies to what feels like cure
While never thinking of one small regret
Now living out each
Breath in fear of what is coming next
Knowing I'll deserve each wound I'll get
Long way down
I'll hit the ground
Can you save now?
Long way down
I'll hit the ground
Will you save me now?
The Sophomore Effort's song "Long Way Down" touches upon the complexities of hitting rock bottom and the consequences of one's actions. The opening lyrics describe the destruction of everything that has been built up by two people, emphasizing that it takes two to create something worthwhile but only one to break it all down. The line "When truth is worse than any goddamned lie" suggests that the truth behind the downfall is worse than any fabricated story, which may have been used to cover up the cracks in the relationship.
The chorus, "Long way down, I'll hit the ground, can you save me now?", conveys a sense of desperation and hopelessness. The singer is aware that they are about to hit rock bottom, and they are reaching out for someone to save them. The repetition of "long way down" emphasizes the depth of the fall and the enormity of the task of saving oneself.
The second verse touches upon the aftermath of the downfall. The singer seems to be trying to find solutions and cure their problems by opening "long closed doors" and taking steps towards healing, but they are ridden with guilt and regret. They are aware of their mistakes and are anticipating the consequences of their actions. The last line "Knowing I'll deserve each wound I'll get" implies that they are aware of the gravity of their mistakes and are prepared to face the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
It took two not one to tear down everything we've done
It wasn't just one person's fault that everything went wrong, it was a collective effort.
Then we hold the truth up to light
We examined the truth closely.
Stories, pictures, words could never drown out what you've heard
No matter how much other information we put out there, the truth is still the truth and cannot be ignored.
When truth is worse than any goddamned lie
Sometimes the truth is more painful and difficult to accept than a lie.
Opened long closed doors
We explored new opportunities that we had previously ignored or avoided.
And stumbles to what feels like cure
We made mistakes along the way, but thought it was necessary to find a solution.
While never thinking of one small regret
We didn't consider the possibility of regret or think about consequences before taking actions.
Now living out each breath in fear of what is coming next
We're constantly worried about the future and what potential hardships may arise.
Knowing I'll deserve each wound I'll get
We recognize that we will face consequences and hardships for our actions.
Long way down, I'll hit the ground, Can you save me now?
We feel like we're falling into despair and we're asking for help to pull us out before it's too late.
Long way down, I'll hit the ground, Will you save me now?
We're pleading with someone to help us before hitting rock bottom and potentially causing irreparable harm to ourselves or others.
Contributed by Cooper T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Uirá Medeiros
The Sophomore Effort , one of the best punk rock/indie band from Florida scene! Keep rocking guys!
Rafatang
Animal... altas musica ... A banda então nem se fala ... muito irado!! Voltem para o Brasil Galera!! Very very good music and Band!!! Congratulations!
Caue Ostetto
Very Nice song i saw they´re pratice some times crazy guys
Marc Ganancias
This band is NOT Punk, or even close.
Joe K.
Says the guy with Mazzy Star and Little River Band in his playlist.........