A Long Way Down
Descending Shadows: Unveiling the Emotional Plunge in 'A Long Way Down'
Lyrics
didn't i hear you say your heart's made out of steel
Questioning if the person claimed to have a tough, unfeeling heart.
no one's gonna get so close, no one's gonna know how you feel
Asserting that no one will understand or get close to the person.
now you're a punch drunk sycophant, a little s.o.b.
Describing the person as a flatterer who is somewhat contemptible.
you say your mind is made up, isn't that the way that it's supposed to be
Acknowledging the person's decision, suggesting it's expected.
and it's a long way down
Emphasizing a significant fall or decline.
and it's a long, long way down
Repeating the idea of a substantial decline, reinforcing the gravity.
walking that tall your head is gonna trip your feet
Warning that arrogance might lead to stumbling or failure.
walking with the devil's fine, just don't call it looking for sympathy
Accepting association with negative influences but rejecting pity.
when it's four a.m. and mister you can't sleep
Describing a restless state at 4 a.m., possibly due to drug effects.
'cause your blood's still rushing at cocaine speed
Implying drug-induced hyperactivity and potential consequences.
and you know all that you need's a little baby to say
Suggesting a desire for comfort or distraction from a romantic partner.
ah mister cool down won't you let me fade those blues away
Asking for emotional support to alleviate feelings of sadness.
and it's a long way down
Reiterating the theme of a significant downward journey.
and it's a long, long way down
Repeating the idea of a prolonged and substantial decline.
and when you hit the ground you're gonna know about it
Foretelling a harsh impact when reaching the bottom.
mister let's you and me see if we can't make a deal
Proposing a deal involving the exchange of emotions for material gain.
i'll give you the world and all you've gotta do is cry for me
Offering material wealth in return for emotional expression.
the reason it's a clich
Explaining that certain ideas become clichés because they hold truth.
Ž is because it's true
Commenting on the inevitability of a harsh fall in correlation with climbing.
the harder you climb, the harder you fall, and that means you
Characterizing the person as stubborn and tough, echoing earlier descriptions.
so mister hard head, hard nose, hard as steel
Repeating the earlier characterization of the person as a flatterer.
you're just a punch drunk sycophant, a little s.o.b.
Reiterating the theme of a significant downward journey with a derogatory term.
and it's a long, it's a long way down
Emphasizing the length and difficulty of the impending fall.
and it's a long, long way down
Repeating the idea of a prolonged and substantial decline.
and when you hit the ground you're gonna know about it
Reiterating the expectation of a harsh impact when reaching the bottom.
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