I was surprised to see that people interpret it as a sad song. I was recently in a similar position as TP, no drugs though - just completely heartbroken. Which all came back to me when hearing it a few days ago. And to me it's more of a hopeful / defiant song and not so sad. He's finally found the way to deal with his situation and feelings, and decided to dig his heels in and defend that state - though his inside is still in a turmoil, of course.
The lines
"I got someone who loves me tonight" - someone may even be himself !?
"I got over a thousand dollars in the bank" - adjusting to reality, it's not so bad
"And I'm all right" - adjusting again, no open wounds, no broken legs :)
"Look deep in the eyes of love
Look deep in the eyes of love
And find out what you were looking for" - final readjustment, setting new goals or returning to previous goals. I couldn't have HER, but there may be someone better.
"Please love me, I'm not so bad
And I love you so " - is a heartbreaking relapse due to the inner turmoil, but he catches himself immediately with
"I got a room at the top of the world tonight
And I ain't comin' down, no I ain't comin' down" - like a mantra, I know how to deal with it. I'm not letting myself get dragged down again.
I was surprised to see that people interpret it as a sad song. I was recently in a similar position as TP, no drugs though - just completely heartbroken. Which all came back to me when hearing it a few days ago. And to me it's more of a hopeful / defiant song and not so sad. He's finally found the way to deal with his situation and feelings, and decided to dig his heels in and defend that state - though his inside is still in a turmoil, of course.
The lines "I got someone who loves me tonight" - someone may even be himself !? "I got over a thousand dollars in the bank" - adjusting to reality, it's not so bad "And I'm all right" - adjusting again, no open wounds, no broken legs :) "Look deep in the eyes of love Look deep in the eyes of love And find out what you were looking for" - final readjustment, setting new goals or returning to previous goals. I couldn't have HER, but there may be someone better.
"Please love me, I'm not so bad And I love you so " - is a heartbreaking relapse due to the inner turmoil, but he catches himself immediately with
"I got a room at the top of the world tonight And I ain't comin' down, no I ain't comin' down" - like a mantra, I know how to deal with it. I'm not letting myself get dragged down again.
Just my two cents, it's a powerful song anyway!