Down
Rising Above: Navigating Pride and Regret in Semi Athletic's 'Down'
Lyrics
I talk too loud, and I know I'm too proud to admit it
The speaker acknowledges talking loudly and being too proud to admit it.
Admit it
Reiterating the need to admit the mentioned behavior.
I say too much, and I know you give up but just listen
The speaker admits to saying too much and recognizes the listener's frustration, urging them to listen.
Listen
Emphasizes the importance of listening in the conversation.
I know we talk about it
The speaker acknowledges discussing the issue previously.
Know we've talked about it
Repetition, highlighting the recurring nature of the discussion.
But you can't keep bringing me down
The speaker insists that the listener should not continue to bring them down.
No, you can't keep bringing me down
Reiteration of the plea not to bring the speaker down.
Don't turn around, no, don't you walk out
Advises the listener not to turn away or leave before the speaker finishes expressing themselves.
Let me finish, finish
The speaker requests the listener to let them finish their thoughts.
I just think that sometimes we're gonna regret this
Expresses the speaker's belief that there might be regrets in the future.
Regret this
Reiterates the potential for regret in the discussed situation.
I know we talk about it
Similar to lines 6 and 7, emphasizing the ongoing discussion about the issue.
Know we've talked about it
Continues the theme of repeated discussions about the matter.
But you can't keep bringing me down
The speaker asserts that the listener should not bring them down.
No, you can't keep bringing me down
Reiteration of the plea not to bring the speaker down.
I know just I said and God knows that I meant it
The speaker acknowledges their previous statement, affirming its sincerity.
I meant it, I meant it
Reiterates the sincerity of the previous statement, emphasizing the speaker's intent.
I know that you don't mean that, know you don't mean that
The speaker doubts the listener's sincerity, questioning if they truly mean what they say.
Do you mean that?
The speaker seeks clarification, asking if the listener genuinely means what they just expressed.
You don't mean that
The speaker asserts that the listener does not genuinely mean what they said.
Do you really mean that?
The speaker questions the sincerity once again, seeking confirmation.
You don't mean that
Reiterates the skepticism about the listener's sincerity.
But you can't keep bringing me down
Reasserts the speaker's stance that the listener cannot bring them down.
No, you can't keep bringing me down
Reiteration of the plea not to bring the speaker down.
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