Oh, oh, oh

I never thought that it'd be easy
'Cause we both so distant now
And the walls are closing in on us
And we're wondering how
No one has a solid answer
We're just walking in the dark
And you can see the look on my face
It just tears me apart

So we fight through the hurt
And we cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Then we live and we learn
And we try, and try, and try, and try

So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth
Ooh, oh, oh, ooh

Mama, you were always somewhere
And Daddy I live outta town
So tell me how could I ever be normal some how
You tell me this is for the best
So tell me why am I in tears, whoa
So far away and now I just need you here

So we'll fight through the hurt
And we'll cry, and cry, and cry, and cry
Then we live and we learn
And we try, and try, and try, and try

So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth
Ooh, oh, ooh, oh, ooh

We felt so far away from where we used to be
And now we're standing, and where do we go
When there's no road to get to your heart?
Let's start over again

So it's up to you and it's up to me
That we meet in the middle
On our way back down to earth
Down to earth, down to earth
On our way back down to earth

I never thought that it'd be easy
'Cause we both so distant now
And the walls are closing in on us
And we're wondering how


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Down To Earth [Acoustic Version] Lyrics as written by Waynne Nugent Mason Levy

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    I can relate to this song so much my dad moved away when I was young and I lost contact with him. Now when I hear this song I cry every time I hear this song. Can anyone else relate????

    lovejbsooomuchon April 05, 2017   Link
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    General Comment

    this song hits me so hard every single time watching a divorce is one of the hardest things ever

    tugboatlove1on November 19, 2009   Link
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    My Opinion

    I love this song! I agree with tugboatlove1, I definitely think its about a divorce...

    aaraceliron November 19, 2009   Link
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    General Comment

    yeah, it's obvious it's about two parents getting a divorce. and i'm sure it's about when it happend to his parents. to me this is the most meaningful song he's written. it's beautiful, heartfelt and true to life.

    "So its up to to you, and its up to me that we meet in the middle on our way back down to earth." to me that line is about his mother, his father, and himself deciding where they should meet up so justin can go with his mother or father, depending on which one he's with at that time. it's up to him and it's up to them. it's at that short time when him and both of his parents are in the same place, and to him it feels like they're a normal, down to earth family. im probably wrong, but that's what i got out of it.

    I Heart Music(Life)on November 21, 2009   Link
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    General Comment

    This song is beautiful, i feel sorry for anyone else that has to go through their parents divorce

    kamakaapikion December 09, 2009   Link
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    General Comment

    Divorce is the worse thing that can happen to a kid. Especially when they are old enough to know what is going on. But my paents were never married and I never met my dad because he was in a different city. And my mom was working to try to support us. The song hits me the same way. They don't have to be divorced. Just saying.

    shrewbuddy20on January 05, 2010   Link
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    General Comment

    Yehh, this is the most meaningful song on the album, it's also Justin's favourite song too. Im glad this one is his favourite cos it shows his deeper side and helps everyone else understand him more too. Its pretty obvious that his past has helped turn him into the strong brave person he is today. As hard as divorce is, you have two options, you can cry and cry and cry, and give up, or do the crying, pick yourself up and battle through it. I'm glad Justin did the latter! with all that behind him, its no wonder he no longer fears easily.

    I think this kid is going to be a mega-star like MJ was.

    Southladukon January 27, 2010   Link
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    General Comment

    I can really relate to this song. Its so genuin and real.

    ingrid94on May 13, 2010   Link
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    General Comment

    It's really deep and I really like this song cause it's a little different from everything else on the CD, and I love Justin, so I feel bad for him that his parents are divorced, and mine are too.

    laurenbieber87on June 25, 2010   Link
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    my parents got divorced,nd my dad raised another family far away.so i live with my mom and treats me good but her bf is the one that bugs me.my parents still talk nd i see him onece in a while.but i want to see him everyday.i sing this song everytime i miss my dad. i told my dad to look this song up and he told me he cried. I LOVE YOU DADDY <3

    kool124on August 01, 2011   Link

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