Lyric discussion by ciaranok 

Cover art for Straight Up and Down lyrics by Brian Jonestown Massacre, The

Why has no one commented on this! Instant classic, I'm loving BJM just now... Anyone know what its about? I guess its just about him being content struggling on with his music when the rest of the world seems intent on making him change his ways.. But does anyone know what "I love you but you drag me down" means?

He sincerely cares for his significant other, but his/her actions are what's holding him back from moving forward and being free to do what he wants to do with his life.