Down

 

(Springfield/DeMarcus/Bissonette)

 

Down

You’ve been down to the river in black

And feeling like you’re drowning again

It’s as real as a heart attack

Up, there like a mountain you stand

Your body keeps remembering when

But your soul keeps fading to black

 

And I know that you’re hurt, you’re betrayed inside

I wanna be there when our worlds collide

 

Down

I’m never gonna let you down

I wanna be the one who stands his ground

I wanna be that man

So low, you never felt so broken

You’re dreaming when you try to pretend

For you’re running and you’ll never look back

Baby, life is hope, it’s a beautiful thing

Give me some rope and I’ll make you a swing for the little girl in you

Down

I’m never gonna let you down

I wanna be the one who stands his ground

I wanna be that man

Down

You’re hell bent or heaven bound

I’m walking on holy ground

I’m never gonna let you down

Can’t nobody leave without a scar

The deepest cuts will make you who you are

Down

I’m never gonna let you down

I wanna be the one who stands his ground

I wanna be that man

Down

You’re hell bent or heaven bound

I’m walking on holy ground

I’m never gonna let you down                             

I’m never gonna let

I’m never gonna let you

No, I’m never gonna let you down

 

 

 

According to US

This is one of my favorite songs on the record.  “Down” is upbeat and danceable.  It also showcases Rick’s still incredible vocals.  The song is as good as, or dare I say better than any of Rick’s past hits. 

“Down” reminds me a lot of the many quality songs from the “Venus in Overdrive” CD.  Why “Down” wasn’t a huge radio hit is beyond me.  Yes, it’s that good.

And there’s an official music video for this song!  For someone like me who fell in love with Rick’s many past videos (think M-TV), this is such a treat to watch.  Rick looks happy and healthy, standing on the edge of a cliff above the water.  It’s a full band video, which is also nice to see.  Although it’s a simple video, Rick looks like he’s having the time of his life just singing and playing the guitar by the water.

To watch the “Down” official music video, click this link

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8deSBp_t5o

Laurie Bedigian