Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I see the world it's going 'round.
Seems to me it's upside down.
Looking for something to say.
I feel a little different anyway.
Yeah, yeah.
Does it make much sense to you?
Doin' all those things you do.
Making sure that I'm alright?
Yeah, I'm fine!
I've been feeling I'm goin' down.
I've been feeling I'm goin' down.
Seems to me it's upside down.
Looking for something to say.
I feel a little different anyway.
Yeah, yeah.
Does it make much sense to you?
Doin' all those things you do.
Making sure that I'm alright?
Yeah, I'm fine!
I've been feeling I'm goin' down.
I've been feeling I'm goin' down.
Lyrics submitted by Metal6Hell6Maker6
Goin' Down Lyrics as written by Jeremy A. Graham Chad Santiago
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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