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- Been Down So Long Lyrics / with translationsWell, I've been down so Goddamn long
That it looks like up to me
Well, I've been down so very damn long
That it looks like up to me
Yeah, why don't one you people
C'mon and set me free
I said, warden, warden, warden
Won't you break your lock and key
I said, warden, warden, warden
Won't ya break your lock and key
Yeah, come along here, mister
C'mon and let the poor boy be
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you get down on your knees
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you get down on your knees
C'mon little darlin'
C'mon and give your love to me, oh yeah
Well, I've been down so Goddamn long
That it looks like up to me
Well, I've been down so very damn long
That it looks like up to me
Yeah, why don't one you people
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon and set me free
That it looks like up to me
Well, I've been down so very damn long
That it looks like up to me
Yeah, why don't one you people
C'mon and set me free
I said, warden, warden, warden
Won't you break your lock and key
I said, warden, warden, warden
Won't ya break your lock and key
Yeah, come along here, mister
C'mon and let the poor boy be
Won't you get down on your knees
Baby, baby, baby
Won't you get down on your knees
C'mon little darlin'
C'mon and give your love to me, oh yeah
Well, I've been down so Goddamn long
That it looks like up to me
Well, I've been down so very damn long
That it looks like up to me
Yeah, why don't one you people
C'mon, c'mon, c'mon and set me free
Facts about Been Down So Long
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Been Down So Long is written by Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond Manzarek, Robert Krieger.
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It is first released on April 01, 1971 as part of Doors's album "L.A. Woman" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the Doors' 'Been down so Long' tells a story of being trapped and walking on the ground which is basically equivalent to suffering. The lyrics are literally asking the divine for forgiveness and that the author is using this metaphor that he or she has been 'down so long' to articulate very close to the reality of his/her life situation and the necessity of a better and more encouraging one. Been down so long lyrics predominantly stress love, despair, freedom, angst and isolation. Along with this, the song highlights the importance of struggle and despair, craving for freedom and longing for love. The strong language of the lyrics ('Goddamn') may not be appropriate for children below the age of 13 which is the reason for a PG-13 rating. In addition, the expressions of longing and desperation may be regarded as mature themes too.
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Been Down So Long falls under the genre Rock.
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Been Down So Long song length is 4 minutes and 44 seconds.
Who wrote Been Down So Long lyrics?
Been Down So Long is written by Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond Manzarek, Robert Krieger.
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When was Been Down So Long released?
It is first released on April 01, 1971 as part of Doors's album "L.A. Woman" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Been Down So Long lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the Doors' 'Been down so Long' tells a story of being trapped and walking on the ground which is basically equivalent to suffering. The lyrics are literally asking the divine for forgiveness and that the author is using this metaphor that he or she has been 'down so long' to articulate very close to the reality of his/her life situation and the necessity of a better and more encouraging one. Been down so long lyrics predominantly stress love, despair, freedom, angst and isolation. Along with this, the song highlights the importance of struggle and despair, craving for freedom and longing for love. The strong language of the lyrics ('Goddamn') may not be appropriate for children below the age of 13 which is the reason for a PG-13 rating. In addition, the expressions of longing and desperation may be regarded as mature themes too.
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Which genre is Been Down So Long?
Been Down So Long falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Been Down So Long?
Been Down So Long song length is 4 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond Manzarek, Robert KriegerRecord Label(s): 2007 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company
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