Don't Look Down
True Heights Lyrics
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Am I just waiting on bad luck?
Pocket full of pieces that won't add up,
Am I just waiting? Yes I'm just waiting.
I keep looking up,
Until the skies falls down.
Drowning in this sea of broken hearts,
Buried in time where you will find a piece of love
These walls cave in 'cos it's not enough.
Still your, pocket full of pieces that won't add up,
Am I just waiting? Yes im still waiting.
I'm underneath, these lights tonight,
I've found my feet, cos I'm holding on.
I keep looking up,
So don't look down.
I keep looking up,
Until the skies falls down.
Drowning in this sea of broken hearts,
We come alive.
I keep looking up,
So don't look down.
The song Don't Look Down by True Heights is about persistence and hope in the face of adversity or uncertainty. The first verse addresses feelings of insecurity and uncertainty towards the future or a desired outcome. The first line, "We will collide, what you define as never enough" could be interpreted as a statement of purpose or determination amidst the doubts of others. The following lines, "Am I just waiting on bad luck? Pocket full of pieces that won't add up, Am I just waiting? Yes, I'm just waiting," reflect a sense of helplessness despite one's best efforts.
However, the chorus expresses a sense of optimism and self-assurance. The repetition of "I keep looking up" signifies hope and the choice to remain focused on the positive instead of giving into despair. In the second verse, the lyrics acknowledge the inevitable challenges and setbacks that come with pursuing one's goals. "Buried in time where you will find a piece of love, These walls cave in 'cos it's not enough" speaks to the idea that love and personal fulfillment may not come in the way we expect, and that obstacles can make us feel like giving up. Still, the chorus emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive outlook in order to "come alive" despite the difficulties.
Overall, Don't Look Down is a song about the power of hope and determination in the face of uncertainty and challenges. The repetition of "I keep looking up" reinforces the message that maintaining a positive mindset is crucial in order to achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
We will collide, what you define as never enough,
We will eventually clash, even though what you consider sufficient may not be enough for me.
Am I just waiting on bad luck?
Could it be that I am simply anticipating misfortune?
Pocket full of pieces that won't add up,
I have broken fragments that will never come together.
Am I just waiting? Yes I'm just waiting.
Indeed, I'm just waiting for something to happen.
I keep looking up,
I remain optimistic and hopeful.
Until the skies falls down.
I will maintain that positivity until the whole world seems to collapse.
Drowning in this sea of broken hearts,
We are suffocating in a world of unfulfilled love and heartbreak.
We come alive.
Nevertheless, we continue to thrive in the midst of this.
Buried in time where you will find a piece of love
Somewhere in the past, you can uncover a fragment of affection.
These walls cave in 'cos it's not enough.
The walls of our relationship are collapsing because it isn't sufficient.
Still your, pocket full of pieces that won't add up,
Even though you also have shattered bits that will never come together.
Am I just waiting? Yes im still waiting.
After all that has happened, I am still waiting for some sign or change.
I'm underneath, these lights tonight,
I'm currently in a spotlight.
I've found my feet, cos I'm holding on.
Currently, I've gained a strong footing because I'm determined and resolute.
So don't look down.
While holding on, don't lose hope and don't look down.
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
danteelite
Hey Carmichael, you aren't alone. That's happened to me, I don't fear dark, or heights, or guns, or ghosts or pretty much anything...
Except dark water.. DARK FUCKING WATER... and minor claustrophobia which I think makes it worse, I even hate my own pool when I can't see the bottom in the dark.
As a teenager I learned SCUBA from my best friends family and we went to this grotto that was hundreds of feet deep. Buuuut they had huge lights going down and sunken cars and boats and stuff to explore... At around twilight they all started yelling something, I ignored.... It wasn't urgent Jaws type yelling more like... "Hey were out of sandwiches" type yelling. I look down at my flippers and Bam. Bam. Bam. The lights are going off like a fucking horror film in sequence. I was frozen in place and just started to sink like a rock, I only had snorkel and weights so I was gonna f*ckin drown dude... My best friends mom had to drag me out half dead.... I was just like that and it was hard to explain being frozen in place. Like a spell or something.
Anyways, I'm very impressed you overcame your fear and went for it yourself. Ya took baby steps and drowned out the laughter and just went for it... Just know no one watching this is laughing at you because most of us have had or will have a similar experience in our lives. But not everyone's will come of their own free will, like you but may have it thrust upon them like me.
Thumbs up.. Good Man.
-Dante Antonio
SirWrender
There's no good way to justify what we did other than to say we didn't realize how bad it had gotten so quickly. Trust me when I say we felt REALLY bad afterwards. We had a long conversation about bullying, how fast this whole thing escalated, and when we should have just stopped. It was quite eye opening for all of us, I think.
But Carmichael insisted on editing this together and keeping it in. It did after all start as a joke that he was in on, but even he didn't realize he'd react so intensely. He said he could feel the moment when all the pores in his body opened at once and he started sweating. Whoa
Sorry Carmichael! Love ya, buddy! You've been doing an incredible job editing all these videos!
ElectricKoolaidAcid
+wrenthereaper I just hope he didn't relive that moment when editing this video. lol I'm sure he feels good about the experience overall though. Like you said he pushed his limits and learned something from it also. Good for him.
Tony Kebell
+wrenthereaper
You need to hug it out on the next available BTS video.
Aly Music REACTIONS
Nice essay Wrenopolis. I appreciate the care and concern.
Duncan Appleby
I'm glad to see this comment, and the recognition of the 'mob mentality' which everyone had a small bit of responsibility in avoiding. 'Facing your fear like a man' is bullshit when it comes to phobias. Hope Carmichael is better!
Tony Kebell
+Duncan Appleby
although it can help some people. and in this case it was very positive and when it became clear that Carmicheal was in distress they all helped him, apologised and supported him.
Mr. Skerpentine
Little did we know that this isn’t the worst thing that Mini Ladd has supposedly done to another human being
Terroriser
We are horrible people. Sorry Carmichael :(
MisterReus
+Carmichael You okay m8?
Ocker De Bokx
+Carmichael they better have given you those 50 bucks