Down In The Seine
The Style Council Lyrics


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Catch me I'm falling so fast and I can't seem to find
All the reasons I had when the purpose was mine
Now I stumble so fast rolling into the night
Kiss me quick before I land and am broken in two
Keep me on the right track, hold my dreams in tact too -
I get lost in this place - I get lost, yes its true

Quand on n'a plus rien en soi - Quand on n'a plus de refuge -
Quand on ne peut plus fuir - Quand on ne sais on courrir
Noir comme la nuit - Oui, noir comme mon ame -
Noir comme les eaux - Dans lesquels je sombre

Help me I'm sinking so fast into waters unplanned
That I once held onto but have got out of hand
Now the things that I loved are the things I can't stand

Squeeze me slow before I come to that part of the ground
It's a million miles up and a million miles down
I get lost in between and I wait to be found

Quand on n'a plus rien en soi - Quand on n'a plus de refuge -
Quand on ne peut plus fuir - Quand on ne sais ou courrir -
Noir comme la nuit - Oui noir comme mon ame -
Noir comme les eaux - Dans lesquels je sombre

And in the waters I sink and in the waters I drink




Until I rise to the top which in truth is not
To make you feel your alright, to make you feel there's no fight -

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Style Council's song Down In The Seine describe a sense of loss of purpose and direction in life, as the singer struggles to find meaning and navigate through difficult times. The metaphor of sinking into dark waters represents the feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control, while the plea for someone to "catch" and "squeeze" them suggests a need for emotional support and guidance.


The French lyrics in the chorus add an extra layer of meaning, as they speak of having nothing left inside, nowhere to run, and sinking into darkness. This emphasizes the universal nature of the human experience, as these feelings of despair and hopelessness can transcend language and cultural barriers.


Overall, the song expresses a raw and vulnerable emotion as the singer opens up about their struggles, highlighting the importance of connection and empathy in times of crisis.


Line by Line Meaning

Catch me I'm falling so fast and I can't seem to find
I'm quickly spiraling downwards and losing my grip on my purpose.


All the reasons I had when the purpose was mine
I once had a clear vision and motivation, but now it's all unclear.


Now I stumble so fast rolling into the night
Now I'm moving towards darkness and failure more quickly than ever.


Kiss me quick before I land and am broken in two
Save me from my imminent downfall and breakage.


Keep me on the right track, hold my dreams in tact too -
Please guide me towards the right path and protect my dreams.


I get lost in this place - I get lost, yes its true
I feel hopeless and lost in this difficult situation.


Help me I'm sinking so fast into waters unplanned
I'm rapidly descending into chaos and uncertainty.


That I once held onto but have got out of hand
I used to have control over my life, but now things have gotten out of control.


Now the things that I loved are the things I can't stand
The things I once treasured are now a source of pain and suffering.


Squeeze me slow before I come to that part of the ground
Hold me tight before I hit rock bottom.


It's a million miles up and a million miles down
The journey back to success is long and arduous.


I get lost in between and I wait to be found
I'm stuck in limbo and waiting to be rescued.


And in the waters I sink and in the waters I drink
I'm drowning in my own despair and hopelessness.


Until I rise to the top which in truth is not
I'm struggling to resurface and it feels impossible.


To make you feel your alright, to make you feel there's no fight -
I'm not fighting for myself, but for the sake of others.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JOHN WELLER

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Comments from YouTube:

@TheGnomeCity

Thanks for all the positive comments. Any Paris-related anecdotes are always welcome.
As time goes on, the video gets more and more retro. I like that!

@brettmeares9716

It's 2022 and still a GREAT SONG...Thanks for the post!!

@muschikatze

Ich war in den 1980er mit meiner großen Liebe zu Ostern in Paris. Wunderschöne Erinnerungen kommen da auf und man wünscht sich in diese Zeit zurück. War schön das mal wieder zu hören 👏👏🖖

@mirandatarantella

I love how this video is also a visual time capsule of the era during which this song was recorded,brilliant!

@croydonable

this video was made in 2000 .....

@doubleredsx3

I remember strolling along Le Seine, eating a lemon sorbet with my ex boyfriend with this song on my iPhone, one bit of the headphone in each of our ears. Truly romantic, one of the best memories ever despite the fact we have split.

@francescochelini9420

I've been strolling along the Seine with this song on a "walkman" (it was 1987 !) as well....fantastic memory

@Marcel_Audubon

sounds creepy - no wonder he's your ex if you put him through that kind of nonsense

@williamdonnelly895

Aw, babe..... 😕💕

@mareejudd5992

I’ve just separated from my ex husband and am trying out different ways of describing it to others. I could highlight the failure aspect of it, as I thought I’d be married forever, or do I highlight the opportunity to start again. The truth is that it’s not easy accepting second place (from a conventional, conservative perspective.)

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