Song Meaning
Some songs are made without meaning, written to be catchy without much lyrical content. Other songs like "Shake Me Down" not only sound great but have a story and/or deeper meaning in the lyrics.
The first time I listened to this song I didn't take away any deeper meaning, I actually thought it didn't have much meaning at all. Upon further research I discovered that this song was actually about life and death, drug abuse, the passing of loved ones and finally a view of optimism when facing all of these issues.
Examples of deeper lyrical meaning:
"Softly laying on the ground, Not a lot people left around."
The writer is reflecting on his many friends and family he has lost over the years. Softly laying on the ground, represents resting in your grave.
"In my life, I have seen, People walk into the sea, Just to find memories, Plagued by constant misery."
This line represents how the writer has seen loved ones fall to the perils of drug abuse, looking to cope with the past. Walking into the sea represents drug use (getting wet=getting high).
"Even on a cloudy day, I'll keep my eyes fixed on the sun."
This line represents how the writer, even through bleak times, keeps an optimistic view on life.
The cloudy day represents bleak times and keeping his eyes fixed on the sun represents optimism/looking on the brighter side of things.
The next time you listen to a song, listen a bit closer to see if you are really getting the message the writer intended to express.
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