[Tom DeLonge:]
The drops of rain, they fall all over
This awkward silence makes me crazy
The glow inside burns light upon her
I’ll try to kiss you if you let me (This can’t be the end)
Tidal waves, they rip right through me
Tears from eyes worn cold and sad
Pick me up now, I need you so bad
[Mark Hoppus:]
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, it gets me so
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, it gets me so
[Tom DeLonge:]
Your vows of silence fall all over
The look in your eyes makes me crazy
I feel the darkness break upon her
I’ll take you over if you let me (You did this)
Tidal waves, they rip right through me
Tears from eyes worn cold and sad
Pick me up now, I need you so bad
[Mark Hoppus:]
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, it gets me so
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down
Down, down, down, down, it gets me so
Exploring the Emotional Weight of “Down”
Blink-182’s “Down” captures the turbulent emotions that accompany heartbreak and longing. The song opens with haunting imagery—rain falling and an “awkward silence”—reflecting a sense of isolation and vulnerability. The repeated plea for connection underscores the narrator’s desperation, as powerful metaphors like “tidal waves” and “tears from eyes worn cold and sad” evoke intense inner turmoil. The chorus, with its insistent repetition of “down,” reinforces the overwhelming heaviness of these feelings, suggesting a struggle to rise above despair. Through both Tom DeLonge’s and Mark Hoppus’s vocals, the track paints a vivid portrait of emotional descent and the yearning for solace in another person.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker
- Release Year: 2003
- Label: Geffen Records