Long Way Down
Tom Odell/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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Talking of time
With our eyes a glowing
Like the city lights
She stands on the ledge,
She says, 'it looks so high'
You know it's a
Long way down
Feels like a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now
'Cause I can feel the rivers
Winding through the lands
Two lines, and a poet
Like a kind old rye
You know we could talk in that language
Only we understand
But you know, honey
It's a long way down
You know it's a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Love it feels like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now
The lyrics of Tom Odell's 'Long Way Down' speak of contemplating the height of a city landscape from the vantage point of a rooftop. The singer is seen with a woman by his side, taking in the city lights that glow in their eyes. The woman stands on the edge and says that it looks so high, alluding perhaps to the possibility of falling or the weight of uncertainty. The phrase, "long way down" gives a dual connotation to the distance and the emotional depth of the situation.
As the song draws on, the singer speaks of the rivers winding through the lands and a poet with whom they could talk in a language that only they understand. This could be an indication that they long for a relationship that transcends the mundane and moves onto more surreal and romantic ideals. The song then concludes with the singer pleading with the woman not to leave, to stay with him, and not to make the long way down.
The song speaks of the fear of falling, both metaphorical and literal. The lyrics suggest that the rooftop represents the end of things, and the long way down is the finality of the situation. While the phrase "long way down" could signify physical distance, it could also mean a deep emotional fall or a mental decline.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking on the rooftops
We are walking on the rooftops.
Talking of time
We are speaking about time.
With our eyes a glowing
Our eyes shine brightly.
Like the city lights
Our eyes are as bright as the city lights.
She stands on the ledge,
She is standing on the edge of something.
She says, 'it looks so high'
She expresses that whatever she is standing on appears to be extremely high.
You know it's a
You are aware of the fact that it is a
Long way down
There is a great height to descend.
Feels like a long way down
The distance seems even greater than it is.
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
My love, please do not depart.
Please don't leave me now
I fear being left alone.
'Cause I can feel the rivers
I sense the flow of rivers.
Winding through the lands
They travel through the land in a meandering path.
Two lines, and a poet
We are both creative individuals.
Like a kind old rye
We are like the comforting presence of an old friend.
You know we could talk in that language
We could communicate in a way that only we understand.
Only we understand
Our connection is unique to us alone.
Love it feels like a long way down
The fear of losing love seems like a great distance to fall.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM PETER ODELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rayssa Castro
Walking on the rooftops
Talking of times
With our eyes a glowing
Like the city lights
She stands on the ledge,
She says, 'it looks so high'
You know it's a...
Long way down
Feels like a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now
Cuz I can feel the rivers
Winding through the lands
Two lines, and a poet
Like a kind old rye
You know we could talk in that language
Only we understand
But you know..
It's a long way down
You know it's a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Love it feels like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now...
okay? :)
Zoë Weijsenborn
"Some infinities are bigger than other infinities. But i can not tell how thankful i am for our little infinity"
Graci Asher
notzoee in tears
Freyja Scott
Zoë Weijsenborn "but gus, my love, you gave me a forever within the numbered days and for that I am eternally grateful"
Rayssa Castro
Walking on the rooftops
Talking of times
With our eyes a glowing
Like the city lights
She stands on the ledge,
She says, 'it looks so high'
You know it's a...
Long way down
Feels like a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now
Cuz I can feel the rivers
Winding through the lands
Two lines, and a poet
Like a kind old rye
You know we could talk in that language
Only we understand
But you know..
It's a long way down
You know it's a long way down
Feels like a long way down
Love it feels like a long way down
So honey don't leave, don't leave,
Please don't leave me now...
okay? :)
Hope Broome Saunders
Hey thanks for the lyrics dude x
nerdfighter_and_ unicorn
Thank you. :)
xCharlotte21xx
Okay :)
Colleen Popper
8 years later and I still hear this song playing in my head when I sit and think about childhood like how Hazel sits and looks at her old swing set.
Fannie
The soundtrack of this movie is such an amazing choice! Couldn't hope better. I cry every single time I watch the movie
Leireee ee
Tom Odell is such a great artist