Long Way Down
Timbaland(팀발랜드) Lyrics
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You never know where the open road will lead you to
I crawl before I walk, still got nowhere fast
The other side still has the greener grass
Oh, you win some and you loose some yeah
Oh, and things look so much smarter from up there
I hear it's such a long way down
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
Something I can do without
I walked until I didn't have no energy
I bought until I didn't have no bite left in me
I died so that I didn't have to live in the past
But the other side still had the greener grass
Oh, you win some and you loose some yeah
Oh, and things look so much smarter from up there
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
Something I can do without
Put your hands up yeah, Put your hands up yeah
Put your hands up yeah, Something I can do without
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds
I hear it's such a long way down
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
Just something I can do without, oh yeah
Something I can do without, Something I can do without
Something I can do without, Something I can do without
Something I can do without, Something I can do without
Something I can do without, out, out, out, that's it
The lyrics of Timbaland's "Long Way Down" seem to be about a journey of self-discovery and the realization that sometimes the things you think you want aren't as great as you thought they would be. The singer talks about traveling all around the world to be with someone, but realizing that the other side still has the greener grass, suggesting that he is still unsatisfied. He also talks about crawling before he walks and getting nowhere fast, indicating that he has been struggling with something, perhaps his career or personal life.
The singer then says "I hear it's such a long way down/And the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds." Here, the "long way down" could refer to hitting rock bottom, while the climb back up suggests a possible journey towards self-improvement. However, the singer seems hesitant to make this climb, saying he can do without it. He also mentions walking until he had no energy and buying until he had no bite left in him, suggesting that he has been searching for something, but hasn't found it yet.
Overall, the lyrics of "Long Way Down" appear to be about the struggle to find contentment and the realization that sometimes what you think you want isn't actually what will bring you happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Traveled all around the world to be with you
I went through great lengths and distances to be with you
You never know where the open road will lead you to
You can never predict which direction life will take you
I crawl before I walk, still got nowhere fast
I take baby steps and progress slowly, but I don't seem to be getting anywhere
The other side still has the greener grass
Things always seem better on the other side
Oh, you win some and you loose some yeah
Life has its ups and downs
Oh, and things look so much smarter from up there
It's easy to see things clearly when you're not in the middle of them
I hear it's such a long way down
I've heard that hitting rock bottom is a long and difficult journey
And the climb back up ain't as easy as it sounds
Recovering from a low point is not a simple task
And the climb back up is just something I can do without
I'd rather not experience the struggle of getting back up
I walked until I didn't have no energy
I kept trying until I was completely drained
I bought until I didn't have no bite left in me
I pursued things until I could no longer put forth any effort
I died so that I didn't have to live in the past
I let go of my past self in order to move forward
Put your hands up yeah, Put your hands up yeah
Raise your hands in agreement
Something I can do without
I don't need that in my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MM, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAMES DAVID WASHINGTON, J BARNES, TIMOTHY MOSLEY, LESLIE HARMON, B CRADDOCK, J PAUL, J STEELY, C DAUGHTRY
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@braytonanderson3870
this has got to be one of the most underrated hits of all time
Daughtry really did justice on this one
@kolbyhoward
The way Timbaland manipulates his voice is tandem with the beat is excellence. Daughtry really made me a fan after the passionate verse and chorus! Timbo is forever a mastermind with sound.
@CemCemil-ln9ke
Absolutely
@shaunsidaway1986
Still listening in 2020. Still a great song. Hard to believe someone like timberland would collaborate with a band like Daughtry it's amazing.
@TJREDZ85
This song should have been on the radio
@michaelyoung7171
I agree
@steveprophete3046
Timbaland is a music genius, the music he produce are not from this world!!! Daughtry is very powerful in the delivery of every single song! Great music was made here yawl!!!
@ThilinaBlyz
Flashes after a decade. Big time underrated!
@ThilinaBlyz
I still haven't met a single person in real world who knows this track!
@tyronetolentino
@@ThilinaBlyz Same here, lol. I feel like Shock Value II was highly overlooked compared to the first.