Lyrics
You got me runnin' goin' out of my mind
You have caused me distress and confusion.
You got me thinkin' that I'm wastin' my time
I feel like I'm wasting my time because of you.
(Don't bring me down, no no no no no)
Expressing a plea to avoid causing emotional distress.
I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Warning to stop the negative impact before it worsens.
(Don't bring me down)
Reiteration of the plea to avoid causing distress.
You wanna stay out with your fancy friends
Indicating dissatisfaction with the company kept.
I'm tellin' you it's got to be the end
Asserting that the relationship should come to an end.
(Don't bring me down, no no no no no)
Repeating the plea to avoid bringing down emotionally.
I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Reiterating the warning before reaching a breaking point.
(Don't bring me down)
Emphasizing the importance of not causing distress.
Don't bring me down, groos
Repetition of the plea with a variation in expression ("groos").
Don't bring me down, groos
-Don't bring me down, groos
-Don't bring me down
-What happened to the girl I used to know?
Questioning a change in the person's character or behavior.
You let your mind out somewhere down the road
Observing a loss of mental clarity or stability.
(Don't bring me down, no no no no no)
Repeating the plea in response to observed changes.
I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Warning again about the potential consequences.
(Don't bring me down)
Reiteration of the plea against causing emotional distress.
You're always talkin' 'bout your crazy nights
Commenting on the person's frequent mention of wild nights.
One of these days you're gonna get it right
Predicting that the person will eventually find clarity.
(Don't bring me down, no no no no no no no)
Repeating the plea with emphasis on the person's actions.
I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Warning about the consequences before reaching a limit.
(Don't bring me down)
Reiteration of the plea against causing emotional distress.
Don't bring me down, groos
Repetition of the plea with a variation in expression ("groos").
Don't bring me down, groos
-Don't bring me down, groos
-Don't bring me down
Empty line, no specific meaning.
You're lookin' good just like a snake in the grass
Complimenting the person's appearance with a cautionary tone.
One of these days you're gonna break your glass
Anticipating future consequences due to reckless behavior.
(Don't bring me down, no no no no no no no)
Repeating the plea with emphasis on potential harm.
I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Warning about the consequences before reaching a limit.
(Don't bring me down)
Reiteration of the plea against causing emotional distress.
You got me shakin' got me runnin' away
Expressing the physical and emotional impact of the situation.
You got me crawlin' up to you everyday
Describing a vulnerable and submissive state due to the person.
(Don't bring me down, no no no no no)
Repeating the plea with emphasis on the person's actions.
I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Warning about the consequences before reaching a limit.
(Don't bring me down)
Reiteration of the plea against causing emotional distress.
I'll tell you once more before I get off the floor
Warning again before reaching a breaking point.
(Don't bring me down)
Final reiteration of the plea to avoid emotional distress.
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