Long Way Down
Love's Ascent: Embracing Heights in James Otto's 'Long Way Down'
Lyrics
Sittin' in the seat of my old Olds
Sitting in the driver's seat of my old Oldsmobile car
Pretty city lights down far below
Observing the beautiful city lights far below
Sittin' there soakin' up all of the heat of the fire
Enjoying the warmth from the fire
You slide a little closer and whisper in my ear
Your partner moves nearer and whispers affectionately in your ear
Never even get around to openin' those beers
Not even beginning to open the beers because being with your partner surpasses that desire
Bein' here with you girl, nothing could get me no higher
Feeling immensely happy and fulfilled being with your partner
(Chorus:)
Refrain/Chorus: Expressing fear of falling without your partner's support and love
It's a long way down
-Baby, hold on to me
-Never let me touch the ground
-It's a long way down
-Scared I'm gonna fall without your lovin' arms around
-Well, love for you is such a natural thing
Expressing that love for the partner is natural
You were born to spread those angel wings
Metaphorically describing the partner as someone born to bring comfort and upliftment
Every time you touch me, swear I feel light as a feather
Feeling light and happy whenever the partner touches
But it seems like every other corner I turn
Encountering broken hearts and failed relationships frequently
There's another busted heart that's crashed and burned
Continuing to see the aftermath of failed relationships
Baby, just remember every time you take me to heaven
Asking the partner to remember the joy they bring despite these hardships
(Chorus)
Refrain/Chorus: Reiterating the fear of falling without the partner's love and support
So, tell me once again how high we're gonna go
Requesting reassurance about the future together
Take me far away from the world below
Desiring to escape from the troubles of the world
We could be the few that make it all the way together
Wanting to be among the few who succeed together despite difficulties
Cause I could start this car and drive back into town
Contemplating returning to reality
Land us both safe on solid ground
Ensuring safety by being back on stable ground
But after tonight, girl, you're gonna have to love me forever
Expressing the desire for eternal love after this special night
Cause it's a long way down
Refrain/Chorus: Repeating the fear of falling without the partner's love and support
Baby, hold on to me
-Never let me touch the ground
-Yeah it's a long, long way down
-Scared I'm gonna fall without your lovin' arms around
-Yeah yeah yeah...
Vocal expression of affirmation and agreement
Yeah yeah, take me higher
Expressing the desire to be taken to higher levels of happiness and fulfillment
Take me higher
-Take me higher, yeah...
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