Going Down
Descent into Desire: Alice in Videoland's 'Going Down' Unraveled
Lyrics
I can smell my defeat
I sense my impending failure
I can tell it's on repeat
I recognize that the situation is recurring
It's in slow-motion in my head
Events are unfolding slowly in my mind
Your devotion soon be dead
Your commitment or loyalty will soon cease
Can't recall, I can't rejoice
I cannot remember, and I cannot find joy
It's not at all like I had a choice
I had no real choice in the matter
Played with fire, now I burn
I took risks, and now I am suffering the consequences
'cause my desire didn't let me turn
My passion or longing prevented me from changing course
My desire didn't let me turn
Reiteration of the idea that desire influenced the outcome
I'm going down
I am experiencing a downfall or decline
Can't pretend, it's gonna end
I cannot pretend, and the situation is approaching its conclusion
It's all around
The situation is pervasive and all-encompassing
Takes my soul beyond control
It takes control of my soul beyond my ability to resist
I'm going down
Reiteration of the impending downfall
I got lost, I got refused
I became lost and faced rejection
I can't trust since I'd been used
I find it hard to trust after being taken advantage of
Should have felt it from the start
I should have sensed the problems from the beginning
But I melted with my heart
I became emotionally involved despite potential risks
So I stayed, defied the ache
I stayed and endured the pain
And I paid for your mistakes
I suffered the consequences of your errors
I'll retire with the facts I've learned:
I will withdraw from the situation with the knowledge I gained
My desire never lets me turn
Emphasizing that desire continues to influence decisions
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