Way Down We Go
Kaleo Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴Oh, Father tell me, do we get what we deserve?
Whoa, we get what we deserve
And way down we go
Way down we go
Say way down we go
Way down we go
Time has come as we all, oh, go down
Yeah but for the fall, ooh, my
Do you dare to look him right in the eyes? Yeah
Oh, 'cause they will run you down, down 'til the dark
Yes and they will run you down, down 'til you fall
And they will run you down, down 'til you go
Yeah, so you can't crawl no more
And way down we go
Way down we go
Say way down we go
Oh, 'cause they will run you down, down 'til you fall
Way down we go
Oh baby, yeah
Oh, baby
Baby
Way down we go
Yeah
And way down we go
Way down we go
Say way down we go, ooh
Way down we go
Overall Meaning
The lyrics in Kaleo's song Way Down We Go explore the concept of karma and that we get what we deserve. The first verse features the singer asking their father if we truly get what we deserve. The repetition of the chorus, "way down we go," emphasizes that if we have done wrong and deserve punishment, we will fall and go down. The singer urges the listener to let their feet run wild, implying that they should enjoy life to its fullest before the time comes when they have to pay for their actions.
The second verse discusses the consequences of not taking responsibility for one's actions. The line, "Do you dare to look him right in the eyes?" suggests that the person is not accepting the consequences of their actions and is instead avoiding them. The subsequent lines describe the inevitability of punishment from those seeking justice, "they will run you down, down 'til the dark."
The last chorus is a repetition of "way down we go," but with an emphasis on the "baby" which could be used to emphasize that the older generation failed to pass on important lessons about living a good life. Overall, the lyrics reflect the idea that someone who causes harm will eventually face the consequences of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, Father tell me, do we get what we deserve?
The singer is questioning if people really get what they deserve in life and if their actions have consequences that will come back to them.
Whoa, we get what we deserve
The singer is affirming that people do in fact get what they deserve in life, implying that everyone is accountable for their actions.
And way down we go
This line serves as a transition to the rest of the chorus where the singer is emphasizing the inevitable consequences one faces when they make poor choices or have negative experiences.
Say way down we go
The artist is repeating the phrase 'way down we go' for emphasis and to create an atmospheric tone throughout the song.
You let your feet run wild
The artist is implying that when one pushes boundaries or lives recklessly, it is like allowing one's feet to run wild, indicating a lack of control and direction in life.
Time has come as we all, oh, go down
This line suggests that in life, there comes a time when everyone experiences the negative consequences of their actions or decisions, where they all 'go down' metaphorically.
Yeah but for the fall, ooh, my
The singer seems to recognize that the negative experience, the 'fall', can be painful or even tragic for some, given the intensified emphasis on the 'ooh, my'.
Do you dare to look him right in the eyes? Yeah
This interesting line suggests that when one is experiencing negative consequences in life, they may be forced to confront the 'him', meaning some form of greater authority or power like fate, karma, or a moral code, that is holding them accountable.
Oh, 'cause they will run you down, down 'til the dark
This line emphasizes the idea that the 'him' figure or the consequences one faces are unrelenting and will follow them until complete darkness or oblivion.
Yes and they will run you down, down 'til you fall
Like the previous line, this suggests that the negative consequences of one's actions or decisions will bring you down until you hit rock bottom.
And they will run you down, down 'til you go
This line suggests that the consequences will be severe, and the singer emphasizes this by implying that the person will be 'run down' completely, until there's nothing left.
Yeah, so you can't crawl no more
Finally, this line suggests that the consequences one faces during their 'fall' or experience can be so severe that it limits one's ability to recover, making it difficult for them to get back up and move forward.
Oh baby, yeah
This line adds some emotional intensity to the chorus and adds an element of passion to the singer's words.
Oh, baby
Similarly, this line further emphasizes the emotive power of the song, with the repetition of the word 'baby' serving to create a sense of vulnerability in the singer's voice.
Baby
The final repetition of the word 'baby' in the chorus serves to add emphasis and cadence to the overall melody and structure of the song.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rubin Pollock, Daniel Aegir Kristjansson, David Nils Olof Antonsson, Jokull Juliusson
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