The Sugarplastic still plays weekly at Spaceland in L.A., where many artists (Beck, for example) got their start.
Don't Look Down
The Sugarplastic Lyrics
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TheyÂ're making sort of crazy sounds
So, why be bored?
Who scared you?
And why stay there?
ItÂ's no piece of cake
When I hear that crazy sound
I donÂ't look down.
I always hear that crazy sound
From New York to Shanty Town
ThereÂ's always something else
Went this morning to the cemetery
To see old Rudy Valentino buried
Lipstick traces on his name remain
He never looked down
'Cause they were making crazy sounds
From Central Park to Shanty Town
He always heard that crazy sound
ThereÂ's always something else
So why be bored
Listening to crazy sounds
Uh
When I see you standing there
I can't see the clothes you wear
I just hear that crazy sound
And I can't look down
From Central Park Shanty Town
IÂ've always heard that crazy sound
From New York to Shanty Town
ThereÂ's always something else
Who scared you?
And why stay here?
This is no piece of cake
When I hear that crazy sound
I don't look down
From Central Park to Shanty Town
Oh, I'll always hear that crazy sound
From New York to shanty town
I'm lookin' good
I donÂ't look down
IÂ'm lookin' good
The Sugarplastic's song Don't Look Down seems to be a commentary on life and the various distractions and anxieties that get in the way of enjoying it. The singer encourages the listener to ignore the "crazy sounds" and not be scared or bored but to instead focus on what is good and positive around them. The singer references Central Park and Shanty Town to illustrate how this message applies to people from all walks of life.
The lines "Went this morning to the cemetery, To see old Rudy Valentino buried, Lipstick traces on his name remain" are interesting because they reference the legendary film actor Rudolph Valentino who died in 1926. This suggests that the song is not necessarily meant to be taken literally or to be entirely serious.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't look down
Don't give up or be afraid of the unknown
They're making sort of crazy sounds
There are always obstacles and distractions in life
So, why be bored?
Why settle for a mundane life when there's so much to explore
Who scared you?
What's stopping you from taking risks?
And why stay there?
Life is about moving forward and discovering new opportunities
It's no piece of cake
Life is not easy, it takes effort and courage to succeed
When I hear that crazy sound
When faced with challenges, don't back down
From Central Park to Shanty Town
Difficulties can arise anywhere, regardless of social class
There's always something else
Life is full of surprises, never assume you know everything
Went this morning to the cemetery
Reflecting on the past and memories of those who came before can provide perspective
To see old Rudy Valentino buried
Remembering legends can inspire greatness
Lipstick traces on his name remain
His legacy lives on even after death
He never looked down
He faced adversity with bravery and never gave up
'Cause they were making crazy sounds
He didn't let distractions deter him from his goals
When I see you standing there
The presence of others can either motivate or distract from one's objectives
I can't see the clothes you wear
Appearances are superficial and irrelevant to achieving one's goals
I just hear that crazy sound
Focus on the task at hand and ignore distractions
And I can't look down
Don't let self-doubt or fear prevent progress
Oh, I'll always hear that crazy sound
Challenges will always arise and need to be faced head-on
I'm lookin' good
Confidence is key to success
I don't look down
Don't let external and internal factors discourage or hinder one's progression
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@batesianmimic4916
Sorry Miss Cool-headed, my nerves are thinly threaded
My spirit, I confess, is in distress
With whisker traces of my kisses on their faces
The girls have set out once again to remedy this mess
Facts and science, this kangaroo alliance
A pallid pair when everything is at stake
What would they choose, if their feet were in my shoes?
The likes of Newton, Faraday, von Heisenberg, and Planck?
Please be strong, wave goodbye, and don't look down
Heaven above me
Oh would there were ten of me
To take my girls and lead them by the hand
Such reflections try me and mirrors multiply me
But in the end I am merely one solitary man
Please be strong, wave goodbye, and don't look down
@CJCroen1393
The Professor loves his daughters so much and every day he has to watch them risk their lives for Townsville's sake. It's honestly pretty sad.
@lauralee5722
well he should't have bioengineered them so haphazardly then
@Brandiumx
@@lauralee5722 i love this comment lol!!!!
@RentingSpam
@@lauralee5722 Seriously. Any scientist with an associates degree knows not to leave Chemical X outside of a secure location when it's being used. That stuff dangerous. He needs to live with his consequences.
@wifepup
when I was really little my dad gave me this album and I used to listen to it constantly on my boombox, I was obsessed with this song in particular! For YEARS I forgot the name of this album and I just did a deep dive to find it and I'm so glad I did :)
@broneyponywolf2314
Perfectly illustrates the Professor's character.
@unitymomentum
I was thinking of the gangreen gang xD
@rockgardner
Wow, always loved this song! My daughter used to play this CD all the time about 15 years ago when she was about 5 yrs old.
@cplachy
One of the best songs written about parenting EVER!
@lilmamagc
Pleaseee beee stronnng~ Wave goodbyeeee