"This was written quite awhile ago. This was actually Ryan's favorite song awhile back, way back when. We were recording in San Marcos in like '98, '99. It's just a story of two people who can't seem to get it write, even though they love...or obsess...over each other. Or infatuation. There's a difference between all three of those. And there's lust. Mmmm...ah, lust is amazing. But it's about wanting to love someone, wanting to be with them so bad, wanting to make it work so bad, but the more you make it work, the more you beat your head against the wall, so you wish em well. That's all you can do, wish em well, and you go the other way. I know everybody's been in this situation before. And you didn't wanna hurt them, cause you still love them, but you just don't get along ... it's like oil and water, trying to mix. And then oil decides to write a song about it. That's it. Been Down's about a relationship that's so important to two people yet they can't get it right. It's like saying "I hate you - don't leave me!"
For some reason, it reminds me of my current relationship
This song is my favorite, because it tells the story of two people that no matter how much they love each other...it just wont work. And one of them realizes that its putting them both in a bad space with the way they feel. One shows alot of courage knowing that its time to walk away, even wishing good things for the person they are leaving. Lyrics take you to that place where you can witness life being played out right in front of you.
This song is my favorite, because it tells the story of two people that no matter how much they love each other...it just wont work. And one of them realizes that its putting them both in a bad space with the way they feel. One shows alot of courage knowing that its time to walk away, even wishing good things for the person they are leaving. Lyrics take you to that place where you can witness life being played out right in front of you.
From Justin Himself:
"This was written quite awhile ago. This was actually Ryan's favorite song awhile back, way back when. We were recording in San Marcos in like '98, '99. It's just a story of two people who can't seem to get it write, even though they love...or obsess...over each other. Or infatuation. There's a difference between all three of those. And there's lust. Mmmm...ah, lust is amazing. But it's about wanting to love someone, wanting to be with them so bad, wanting to make it work so bad, but the more you make it work, the more you beat your head against the wall, so you wish em well. That's all you can do, wish em well, and you go the other way. I know everybody's been in this situation before. And you didn't wanna hurt them, cause you still love them, but you just don't get along ... it's like oil and water, trying to mix. And then oil decides to write a song about it. That's it. Been Down's about a relationship that's so important to two people yet they can't get it right. It's like saying "I hate you - don't leave me!"
For some reason, it reminds me of my current relationship
This song is my favorite, because it tells the story of two people that no matter how much they love each other...it just wont work. And one of them realizes that its putting them both in a bad space with the way they feel. One shows alot of courage knowing that its time to walk away, even wishing good things for the person they are leaving. Lyrics take you to that place where you can witness life being played out right in front of you.
This song is my favorite, because it tells the story of two people that no matter how much they love each other...it just wont work. And one of them realizes that its putting them both in a bad space with the way they feel. One shows alot of courage knowing that its time to walk away, even wishing good things for the person they are leaving. Lyrics take you to that place where you can witness life being played out right in front of you.