Ain't Going Down
Rising Above: A Tale of Liberation and Moving On
Lyrics
I aint going down
I am not surrendering or giving up.
I ain’t going down
Reiteration of the refusal to give in or surrender.
We’ve been there before
Reflecting on past experiences together.
You closed the door
You ended the relationship by closing the door.
I ain’t going down
Reaffirmation of not yielding or submitting.
You ain't got the right
You don't have the authority or justification.
You ain't got the right
Repetition of the lack of entitlement.
I’m done with the shouts
Expressing a desire to end arguments and conflicts.
The jabs and the bouts
Tired of verbal and physical confrontations.
I’m done with the fight
Decided to move on from the relationship's struggles.
In the dawn it seemed so clear
Recalling a time when things were clear and positive.
Where we could breathe
Referencing a time of clarity and freedom.
When we could feel
Remembering a time of emotional connection.
When you could be me
Reflecting on the ability to understand each other.
And I could be you
Reciprocal understanding and empathy.
And loving was easy
Describing a time when love was uncomplicated.
And beauty was true
Emphasizing the authenticity of beauty in the past.
So now we move on
Deciding to move forward from the past.
So now we move on
Reiteration of the decision to progress.
Each day grows so long
Noting the lengthening of each day without the other.
And lonely nights groan
Loneliness expressed during nights spent alone.
To be on our own
Embracing independence and solitude.
In the dawn it seemed so clear
Recalling a time when the future seemed clear.
Where we could breathe
Reiterating a period of clarity and freedom.
When we could feel
Reflecting on a time of emotional connection.
When you could be me
Recalling mutual understanding and empathy.
And I could be you
Reiteration of reciprocal understanding.
And loving was easy
Describing a time when love was uncomplicated.
And beauty was true
Emphasizing the authenticity of beauty in the past.
Last one in line
The last person to endure difficulties.
Last one in line
Repetition of being the last to face challenges.
I’ve lived a life
Reflecting on a life filled with struggles.
I’m done with the strife
Declaring an end to conflict and difficulties.
I’ve buried the knife
Symbolic act of putting an end to pain or hurt.
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