All The Way Down
Voltaire & Aurelio Voltaire Lyrics
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All the way down
Black as a crow is the space in which you
Leave me standing
All the way down.
If you'd seen the light of day
I'd hold you here tonight
And if you'd seen the light, we'd go
Up there in space, you're looking down on us.
Looking all the way down
And if you fell to earth, they have a name
They call it, they say,
"All the way down."
If you burned your wings and fell into my arms
You know I wouldn't mind being
All the way down
I can't believe in Hell
But I've got to believe in Heaven
I wouldn't sleep at night not knowing
That you were somewhere better
If you burned your wings and fell into my arms
You know I wouldn't mind being
All the way down
All the way down
All the way down
In the song "All The Way Down" by Voltaire & Aurelio Voltaire, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and melancholy as the singer reflects on the passage of time and the inevitability of mortality. The imagery of the sun setting and the darkness descending alludes to the fleeting nature of life and the shadow that looms over the singer. The repeated refrain of "All the way down" conveys a feeling of descent or falling, both physically and metaphorically, into a place of sorrow or despair.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of separation and loss, as the singer laments being left behind in a dark and lonely space. The mention of looking down from space onto the Earth symbolizes a sense of detachment or distance from the world below, emphasizing a feeling of isolation or alienation. The imagery of falling to Earth and the reference to "All the way down" suggest a sense of inevitability or fate, as if there is no escape from the downward spiral of life's challenges and hardships.
Despite the darkness and uncertainty that permeate the lyrics, there is a glimmer of hope and redemption in the singer's yearning for a higher purpose or destination. The contrast between the disbelief in Hell and the need to believe in Heaven reflects a struggle with faith and the desire for something beyond the earthly realm. The idea of finding solace in the afterlife or in a better place serves as a source of comfort and consolation for the singer, offering a sense of reassurance in the face of uncertainty and doubt.
In the closing lines of the song, the repetition of "All the way down" underscores the theme of descent and surrender to the forces beyond one's control. The suggestion of burning wings and falling into someone's arms conveys a sense of vulnerability and trust, as well as a willingness to embrace the unknown. The final affirmation that the singer wouldn't mind being "All the way down" suggests a sense of acceptance and surrender to the unknown, finding peace in a state of being that transcends physical limitations and reaches towards a deeper emotional truth.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun goes down while children listen
As the day ends, the innocence of children remains present
Black as a crow is the space in which you leave me standing
The darkness of your absence surrounds me like a crow
If you'd seen the light of day, I'd hold you here tonight
If you had experienced happiness, I would be with you now
And if you fell to earth, they have a name, they call it 'All the way down.'
Even from grace, there is a term for hitting rock bottom
If you burned your wings and fell into my arms, you know I wouldn't mind being all the way down
Even if you faced failure, I would support you without hesitation
I can't believe in Hell, but I've got to believe in Heaven
I struggle to accept the concept of eternal damnation, yet I hold onto the possibility of a blissful afterlife
I wouldn't sleep at night not knowing that you were somewhere better
I couldn't rest peacefully if I thought you were not in a happier place
All the way down
No matter how far down we may go, I will be there for you
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