Story Behind The Song
Written at my brother's flat in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in New York City. We had just returned from a night on the town, and were feeling great ... I didn't want to come down!
Song Description
Offers vignettes of three vast landscapes: love, regret and faith peopled by three sets of characters. The voice of the chorus is there to remind us about the importance of living life to the full and with abandon.
| Song Length |
4:07 |
Genre |
Rock - Punk, Rock - Hard Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
On Cloud Nine, Delighted |
Subject |
Falling in Love, Dysfunctional Relations |
| Similar Artists |
Elvis Costello, The Ramones |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Vertigo
Randy met Judi in '95
It was true love he couldn't deny ... he couldn't deny
So one day they strolled outta town
He got on his knees and turned her world upside down ... upside down
Gil met Leena the year before
Couldn't leave his gig when she needed more ... when she needed more
So one night he ran away
Doesn't know it now, but he'll regret it one fine day ... one fine day
Hey, hey it's okay
Take my hand and we'll fly away
Hey, hey don't you know
We'll climb back up and let it go
Hey, hey don't be afraid
We'll hit the ground and we'll run away
Hey, hey don't you know
It all comes down through vertigo
Bonnie met Floyd at the burger stand
She said, if he can't do it for me no one can ... he was her man
It was the first time she'd been in love
It felt like God smilin' from above ... down from above