Audio Adrenaline - Down In The Lowlands Lyrics + Chords
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
The water is up to my neck
I am sinking in the deep
There is no foothold anymore
I'm very worn out from calling for help
My throat is hoarse and dry as a bone
My eyes have failed me from looking for you
Are you looking for me?
(Chorus)
I'm down in the lowlands where the water is deep
Hear my cry, hear my shout, save me, save me (x2)
I'm down
I'm down
(Verse 2)
Could this be it, could I be drowning?
Have I failed to be heard by the One
Who can save me now?
My eyes have failed me from looking for you
Are you looking for me?
(Chorus x2)
(Bridge)
'Cause in down (save me)
(x4)
(save me)
(Chorus x4)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Video
Down In The Lowlands
Meaning & Inspiration
Audio Adrenaline's "Down In The Lowlands," released as a single on January 1st, 2007, plunges the listener into a profound and relatable spiritual struggle. The song doesn't shy away from depicting a moment of utter desperation, where the "water is up to my neck" and there's "no foothold anymore." This imagery immediately conjures the feeling of being overwhelmed by life's challenges, whether they be personal failures, spiritual doubt, or the sheer weight of circumstances. The raw vulnerability of the narrator, with a "hoarse and dry" throat from calling for help, speaks to a universal experience of feeling unseen and unheard in our darkest hours. The question, "Are you looking for me?" is not merely an expression of fear, but a desperate plea for connection and assurance from a higher power.
The central theme of "Down In The Lowlands" is a powerful exploration of faith tested by tribulation, resonating deeply with biblical narratives of profound distress and dependence on God. The repeated chorus, "Hear my cry, hear my shout, save me, save me," echoes the cries of many psalmists, like David, who cried out to God from the depths of despair. Consider Psalm 30:2: "O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me." The lowlands, where the "water is deep," can be seen as a metaphor for the trials that threaten to consume us, mirroring situations like Jonah's time in the belly of the fish (Jonah 2:3), where he lamented, "I called out to the Lord, out of my distress, and he answered me; out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and you heard my voice." The song captures that agonizing moment of questioning whether one’s pleas are being heard, as articulated in Job 3:20: "Why does he give light to him who is in misery, and life to those who are bitter in soul?"
The second verse intensifies this feeling of potential abandonment, asking, "Could this be it, could I be drowning? Have I failed to be heard by the One Who can save me now?" This echoes the disciples' fear during the storm in Mark 4:38, where they questioned Jesus, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?" The song’s power lies in its honest portrayal of this vulnerability, suggesting that even in moments of profound spiritual doubt, the very act of crying out is a testament to an underlying hope. The repeated invocation of "save me" in the bridge, interwoven with the verses, reinforces the singular focus of the plea, emphasizing a complete surrender to divine intervention. This song serves as a potent reminder that even when we feel most lost and overwhelmed, our cries for help are the very conduits through which grace can find us, aligning with the promise in Jeremiah 33:3: "Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known." "Down In The Lowlands" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has ever felt themselves sinking, offering a message of resilient hope and the persistent, unwavering nature of God's potential response.