Down to the Ground
Risky Gambles and Reckless Thrills: Black Bomber's Down to the Ground
Lyrics
I know a guy who likes to bet
The speaker knows an individual who enjoys gambling.
Sometimes he wins sometimes he loses
Describes the unpredictable nature of the person's gambling outcomes—sometimes winning, sometimes losing.
I warned him, have self-esteem
The speaker advises the person to have self-esteem, possibly suggesting the need for caution or confidence.
Faster you climb harder you fall
Expresses the idea that the faster one rises in any endeavor, the more difficult the subsequent fall.
He spends it all on roulette and cards
The person spends their winnings on games of chance, showing a penchant for risk-taking.
He likes the babes and the booze so much
Lists the person's other vices: enjoying women and alcohol.
I warned him, be careful Jim
Reiterates the speaker's warning to be careful and mentions the person by name, Jim.
Sometimes things end where you never think
Highlights the unpredictability of life, suggesting that outcomes may not align with expectations.
Now, I don´t care what´s going on
The speaker expresses a lack of concern for current events, indicating personal enjoyment.
I´ve never enjoyed myself so much
Emphasizes the speaker's current state of extreme enjoyment.
Down, you´re a bullshit, son of a bitch
Uses strong language ("bullshit," "son of a bitch") to express disdain for someone or something.
Down, without caress, back to the ground
Suggests a negative outcome or downfall without comfort or support.
Here´s the foolish, falling of knees
Describes a foolish or regrettable situation involving a fall to one's knees.
Sorrow and sorrow and back to the ground
Repeats the theme of sorrow and downfall.
Get out of my way, just step aside
The speaker demands others to stay out of their way and warns of consequences.
Leave me alone or pay the price
Expresses a preference for solitude and independence, willing to confront challenges alone.
I live my life by my own rules
Declares a commitment to living life by one's own rules, emphasizing personal freedom.
And I enjoy it that is the truth
States that the speaker finds enjoyment in their chosen lifestyle, asserting its truth.
I´ll bet my money, I´ll bet my shoes
The speaker is willing to gamble valuable possessions without regret.
And I´m not sorry for the path I choose
Expresses a lack of remorse for the chosen life path, even if it involves risk.
Down, you´re a bullshit, son of a bitch
Repetition of strong language to emphasize disdain or frustration.
Down, without caress, back to the ground
Reiterates a negative outcome without comfort or tenderness.
Here´s the foolish, falling of knees
Describes a foolish or regrettable situation involving a fall to one's knees (repeated theme).
Sorrow and sorrow and back to the ground
Repeats the theme of sorrow and downfall (repeated).
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