Charlie Simpson - Down Down Down Lyrics






There are too many people in this world trying to shove their names
How am I supposed to know where to run?
But I don't know who's to blame
And I give people something along the way
Is it ok to be afraid of love if you don't understand it?

[Chorus:]
And the nights are so long without you
And the days speed up,
My god I'll never let go of you now
Cause some things are not worth changing

My heart swells to the size of an orchid
It takes the rest of my heart with it
Going down down down...
But I'm never going back home

We've sent people into space without even really knowing
If there ever gonna come back down
And there are people asking
Just where I am,
Is it ok to be afraid of hope if you don't know how to keep it?

[Chorus:]
And the nights are so long without you
And the days speed up,
My god I just can't lose you now
But things are about to change

My heart swells to the size of an orchid
It takes the rest of my heart with it
Going down down down...
But I'm never going back home

If people on earth could just get together
Then maybe we could find a place for each other
If people on earth could just stand together
Then maybe we could find a place for each other

If people on earth could just get together again
Then maybe we could find a place for each other
If people on earth could just get together again
Then maybe we could find a place for each other now...





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  1. F.... S....

    Busted split 2005 - me 😢. Busted reunion 2016 - me 😀

  2. M.... ....

    I've like this song for years but I've just realised I don't actually understand what it's about

  3. M.... K....

    Check out this reaction to Charlie!

    https://youtu.be/VV15J3X06IU

  4. K.... ....

    Worst Song EVER!!!

  5. T.... ....

    Came here cause ROCK

  6. A.... D....

    Nice..😘😘

  7. C.... H....

    Charlies Range of Musical Talent is incredible, i cant belive people (especially those who have never picked up an instrument or have never tried to put thought and feeling into song writing) are not recognizing the amount of talent and devoted skill required to go from, Pop (Busted) Metal/Rock (Fightstar) and now this solo slight Country Sound (Charlie Simpson solo) he's not just "that guy from busted" he is a very rare type of musician, i wouldn't be surprised if he has some Rap hidden somewhere haha Keep up the great work C.S and i totally get what the new Busted sound is about.. i think .. Especially "The Nineties" i miss 'em to Pal

  8. L.... J....

    did they get this clips from a movie or did they actually get Mads Mikkelsen for their vid??

  9. K.... S....

    I feel sorry for him

  10. S.... G....

    Oh gosh!Charlie has changed..this is totally new Charlie...I'm watching his video after so many years😊

  11. p.... c....

    I think he left busted for a reason to last time I saw him at pig's can fly tour he looked different

  12. p.... c....

    I like Charlie Simpson's song's

  13. P.... B....

    Honestly such a hidden Gem. Love it so much.

  14. A.... V....

    So I just listened to busted - what I go to school for, and what in hell happened to his voice?! I love it this way a lot more but it is still a very different voice! A-MA-ZING

  15. M.... G....

    I am so happy that he has announced his third solo album. :D I love that he can go from the styles of Busted to Fightstar to this. I love them all

    M.... G....

    +Mia Gwynedd DID HE!!?? *-* YYESS

    M.... G....

    @Say What Yes! Look on the facebook page, there is like a 15 second clip of a new song

  16. K.... A....

    The lyrics are amazing!

  17. K.... A....

    After discovering the reunion of Busted I thought I would check out Charlie's solo career, I am surprised at the difference in the music he made and Busted's, I have to say it's not half bad either :-)

  18. P.... S....

    Boy. Geez. That's pretty shit.

  19. D.... H....

    your okay on your own better with james and matt JOIN MCBUSTED !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    THEY WILL LET YOU then it will be actually mcbusted not mcfly with matt and james

  20. T.... H....

    love love love XXXX

  21. J.... M....

    I start listening to McBusted like 1 year ago and I didn't realize the Charlie wasn't in the band before today.. Man I'm slow.. xD but wow I really like him and now I realize why he isn't in the band.. His voice is amazing..! :D

  22. P.... K....

    ugh he is just so beautiful and his voice and lyrics and ugh

  23. L.... A....

    I can see why he didn't join McBusted he is not peter pan like the rest of them. I prefer people that are still freaking CRAZY!!! YAY Please don't hate LOVE LOVE LOVE

  24. A.... N....

    When I was a kid I liked Busted. Now I like this. I'm not sure what point I'm trying to make. But music is cool, chill out folks.

    A.... N....

    music is cool. things are cool. stuff is cool. air is cool.

    A.... N....

    +Amy Naylor Music is cool. Pizza is cool. Monster is cool. Ice is cool.

  25. K.... B....

    You should sing this one the moon;) like you said you wanted to.great song

  26. N.... R....

    I an so in love with Charlie Simpson and his music

  27. b.... ....

    Not sure if I really understand the video; anyone fancy explaining? :)

  28. j.... ....

    love this song..

  29. M.... ....

    Superb song and video

  30. J.... M....

    I discovered Charlie Simpson just last week. I read up on him and was astonished to find that he had been in the band 'Busted'. I'm from Canada, so forgive me for my ignorance when it comes to UK artists & bands. I honestly thought that this guy had always done this type of music. Denying that this guy is stellar in both writing and vocals aspects is just simply oblivious and ignorant. I can't believe people are bashing him. He's a real great listen. Love the soul this guy has in his songs.

    J.... M....

    same here! I'm from Canada as well, and  heard about him recently and love his music... its funny because i was obsessed with Busted when I was 12 and had a pretty long laugh when I found out it was the same guy.. (clearly my music taste has changed plenty of years later thank goodness) 

    J.... M....

    I agree with you. I'm from the UK so knew vaguely about it all but I was only about 6-7 when busted broke up. The reason people bash him is coz he left Busted to go to fightstar and that caused the Band to end. I think they're stupid for doing so as it's obvious that he didn't like being in busted and he left to join a much better band.

  31. i.... h....

    is that mads mikkelsen?! 

  32. N.... N....

    No wonder he fucked off that pop shit 

  33. d.... ....

    LOL all you fan girls, the guy followed his heart more than anything else! Sure Busted were mehh but Fighstar is where he belongs!

  34. n.... ....

    I'm a massive Busted fan and yes I am gutted that it was because of him that Busted ended but I still respect Charlie with his decision to leave. It came to a point in Busted's career where he felt unfulfilled and unhappy with the music they were making so he decided to leave. He then made Fightstar where he finally made the music he always wanted to make which made him happy. Now with his solo career he is doing the exact same thing, making music and actually loving it. So calling him 'self fish' or having a 'big ego' for throwing away fame for happiness is ignorant and it needs to stop.

  35. J.... H....

    I saw Charlie supporting Twin Atlantic when they were on tour last year and I was very surprised by him -- he was a proper quality act for a "support", people seemed to really enjoy his music. So weird seeing him as I didn't know he was playing until I got there.
    I saw him when I was a little kid playing for Busted (haha) and I know why he changed to Fightstar and his solo career, you could tell he needed something else.

  36. M.... f....

    Three years have passed and I still return at least once a week here... AMAZING

  37. B.... W....

    You people are hilarious! Talking about busted! They were a pishy little piece of shit pop band. Charlie Simpson left them cos it broke his heart everytime he had to play that crap!
    He is a world class songwriter and musician and his band Fightstar were superb! Not a popular style of music but a type that is enjoyed by fans of "proper" music and his solo album was great too.
    He through away fame to make quality music. Something that real bands do

    B.... W....

    @Ben Wright lol what opinion?? did i say busted was in any way good? busted getting back is a FACT.... mate! just saying you look real stupid after pretending you know charlie so well. lmao

    B.... W....

    @Begging Juliet wit? 

    B.... W....

    yet he didn't write anything in busted or any of his solo stuff. What a tit you are

    B.... W....

    Both of his albums literally say "all songs written and composed by Charlie Simpson"

  38. E.... P....

    He should do a collaboration with Lewis watson, imagine the song them two could make

  39. j.... ....

    If you people dont like what he has done with HIS career, why are you here, shouldn't you be watching the busted reunion????

  40. O.... ....

    I don't see why there's so much hate. I loved Busted when they were together and yes I was gutted when they broke up. But its his choice and yes he could have done better with Busted. There's no point in hating what's done is done and sadly we can't change it.
    Anyways back to the song, I love it!

  41. T.... ....

    All I have to say is that despite being 'selfish' for leaving busted, Charlie is much better off without them. Many of you probably don't like fightstar, but to me it opened my eyes to a totally different sound, following him on his new solo career has been awesome and with the new album to be released in May, I cant wait. This guy decided to stop doing something that didn't make him happy. Instead he followed something he loved doing..I commend him for that.  

  42. M.... L....

    charlie is awesome so stfu

  43. M.... P....

    Don't get me wrong I like Mcbusted. I'm going to see them but all this and that talk about Charlie's ego isn't fair. Some people just can't see that he has matured and is doing music that he enjoys doing. Mcbusted are a different artist to Charlie so stop comparing the two!!

  44. M.... W....

    I don't like the hate Charlie gets for not rejoining Busted. It is clear that when they broke up it was amicable and that Charlie clearly has a very different creative direction from the rest of the band.

    In his solo work he sounds much more honest and truthful to himself, that said I still enjoy some of Busted's songs - some of them have aged terribly.

    Back to this actual video, lovely song for some calm reflection. Thanks Charlie =)

  45. C.... S....

    To those of you who are busted fans.

    Its fairly easy to just tell someone to do something that benefits you personally. Those of you I can only imagine are children, when you actually grow up and become and adult, you realise that singing 'Thats Whats I Go To School For' or anything busted did, is just below adulthood. James and Matt can move on and do what they will (May I mention that my girlfriend recently saw Wicked and Matt starred in it and Charlie has written some incredibly good and influential music). So kids, todays lesson is.Busted can teach you a basic guess of what the 'Year 3000' might look like, or that they like the way that an 'Air Hostess' dresses.... but busted will never teach you raw meaning of growing up and becoming an adult like Charlie has. Suck it.

  46. C.... B....

    The comments about his ego being too big for McBusted are PATHETIC. Does this music sound anything like what Busted played? NO. He left Busted for a reason. Charlie's changed, he's matured, it's not called having a big ego, it's called sticking by what he wants to do.
    Sure I'm even going to see McBusted but if Charlie doesn't want to join them, that's HIS decision, not yours.

    C.... B....

    He said in an interview the main reason he didnt go with Mcbusted was because of his new album and that he really wanted to focus on it, which i think is better! he is much better off alone in my opinion he can write the songs the songs that are much more personal to him :)

    C.... B....

    Exactly! The new album's great and we wouldn't have that if he'd joined McBusted! c:

    C.... B....

    It has definitely turned out better for the fans as well haha fair play to him is all i can say

    C.... B....

    and now he's back in busted LOL

    C.... B....

    Lol is he too mature for Busted now?

  47. i.... ....

    I've matured and it appears Charlie has too. Go yourself Charlie, you might never be bigger than Mcbusted but just do what you love!

  48. K.... C....

    It must annoy the shit out of him that no matter what he will only ever be "that guy from busted"

    K.... C....

    i'm sure the millions he made from 2 years of busted is worth it though. Allowed him to really let fightstar and his solo career get going too.

  49. g.... ....

    Love this song. You were amazing in Edinburgh. Travelled there just to see you support Deaf Havana & can't believe I finally saw you after many years of wanting you to play in Australia.. but I came to you and am so glad! Can't wait for the new album, the new songs were lovely

  50. M.... ....

    wow, he's come far

  51. l.... s....

    Go back with James and Matt, busted is nothing without you Charlie xxxxxx

    l.... s....

    That's why they're now mcbusted haha :P

    l.... s....

    yh I know

  52. S.... ....

    This man singing this song ruined my childhood.

    S.... ....

    Sweet Cheeks x this man singing this song is my freaking life

    S.... ....

    shut your mouth..

  53. l.... ....

    bad ego, sold out had an awesome band that was huge would've gone much bigger when busted broke up it broke me as a child

  54. a.... ....

    hello childhood crush

    a.... ....

    addicted183 hello life long crush for me 😄💖💖

  55. S.... B....

    Now there's McBusted! He has also refused to join but wishes them all the best.

    S.... B....

    He didn't refuse, he got paid to not be apart of McBusted.

  56. s.... ....

    i love charlie, hes so hot <3

  57. A.... M....

    lets get a million veiws guysssssssssssssssss

  58. s.... m....

    Charlie Simpson is a rock star, he wanted to start his rock band, he isn't a pop star.

  59. C.... P....

    It would be awesome if they reunited for one show and only one show, playing in a massive field in London somewhere. I was never allowed to see them live, so I guess it's a selfish wish of mine. It would be cool if they played a few of the Busted songs, but mainly their own and new stuff especially for the fans, to the fans. A one time thing with no strings attached. No albums, just one big show! Okay, I'm done! My imagination getting far too dreamy here! ;p

  60. B.... ....

    He's so gorgeous, he'll always be Charlie busted to me ♥ :)

  61. c.... ....

    I think the reason Busted is always brought up on Charlie Simpson vids is because of the way Charlie talks about Busted. It's clear he hated being a part of Busted and didn't like the music he was playing. Fair enough, but Busted was a good pop band and a lot of people loved them, so to have a past member be so disparaging is disheartening and causes a lot of resentment, so the same argument's never die.

  62. S.... M....

    I'm not sure you will, but that is the dream!

  63. J.... ....

    I was devo when Charlie left Busted, but I am now so glad that he did. He is in this world to share his music no matter whether with busted, fight star or as a solo.

  64. D.... ....

    He's doing what makes him happy, thats the most rational decision he could ever make. Come the end he hated being in Busted, so he left and started making even better music which he enjoyed playing.

  65. A.... J....

    who cares about busted charlie is doing amazing music all on his own

  66. A.... W....

    Very sexy voice :$ :$

  67. E.... D....

    busted = best band of the noughties!!

  68. p.... r....

    charlie from busted

  69. d.... ....

    I don't know if he's still in touch with his old Busted bandmates but if he isn't they can't really be called great friends, obviously his fans loved him, but Fightstar's fans respect him too, Charlie was moonlighting with Fightstar for a whole year before leaving Busted so he didn't take the decision lightly, but ultimately if he's unhappy having great production and fans isn't going to matter too much which is why he left

  70. d.... ....

    Clearly you are motivated by fame and fortune. Many people aren't, it doesn't make them stupid, money is worth fuck all if you're unhappy. I'm sure he's still making enough to enjoy a good lifestyle but if he was still in Busted I'm pretty sure he wouldn't be allowed to make songs like Deathcar or Damocles because it would be way too heavy for the audience so he wouldn't be making the music he wants to make.

  71. g.... ....

    Pure Genius. We have to make 1million views!

  72. C.... C....

    I can't believe that on nearly all the Charlie Simpson related you tube videos people are still talking about busted!!! Omg get over it!! Charlie is a genius and pure inspiration with fightstar and his solo stuff I hope he keeps on going for a long time :)

  73. H.... v....

    Perfection.

  74. E.... P....

    Tidal waves they rip right through me

    Tears from eyes worn cold and sad

    Pick me up now, I need you so bad...

  75. M.... F....

    I prefered Fightstar to Busted, but I must admit I love the whole new Charlie Simpson music vibe and style.

  76. b.... ....

    NO, he should be joining Omar, Alex and Dan

  77. J.... ....

    i agree with this lady :)

  78. S.... ....

    Hear hear!

  79. C.... E....

    As much as I love busted charlie won't do it again he's had a better experience through fightstar and now he's doing his second solo album yeah busted were massive back then but at the time the style of music and song writing were good but they can't do year 3000 now it would be crap and what would they write about now all the crap other artists are doing it would all be synth crap no instruments

  80. M.... f....

    This is CHARLIE SIMPSON's music, not Busted anymore.
    Start listening, his music is awesome and he is one of the most talented musicians nowadays.
    If you like Busted it's ok, go listening to their songs but stop making comments about reunions...

  81. A.... B....

    Can I have some of what you're smoking?! Dude he can't stand Busted. Fairly sure this is just a love song, busted is the last thing on his mind nowadays

  82. A.... B....

    Don't make me laugh. He can't stand Busted.

  83. t.... s....

    i miss fightstar

  84. 1.... ....

    Because fame, quite clearly, isn't the ultimate goal for him. Writing and performing music that actually means something to him is. He had his moment in the spotlight with Busted and fair play to him, but in his own words "as far as self-fulfilment goes, Fightstar was all I wanted to do." Music is an art-form first, an industry second. He's living proof that being famous and topping the charts isn't necessarily all it's cracked up to be. It's narrow-minded to cite lack of fame as being an issue.

  85. L.... E....

    Such original lyrics, truly inspiring

  86. E.... C....

    The thing is James and Matt was the ones who started Busted and Charlie had to audition, then Charlie leaves thinking he's "too good" I think he got to big for his self. Don't get me wrong he sounds amaIng and he's done alright, this song is gorgeous, I just wish he had stayed.

  87. G.... 1....

    People, busted is over. Its not coming back. And to be honest, I like this Charlie Simpson better. Did I like Busted, of course, but things have to move on. There had to have been a reason as to why they broke up. I'm just happy that I still have great music from Mr. Charlie Simpson. Thank You Mr. Simpson

  88. h.... s....

    god, I used to fantasize about him so much

  89. m.... i....

    this song is for JAMES and MATT and for the fans of BUsTeD. .. ."i dont know whos to blame"...

  90. T.... ....

    I prefer Charlie Simpson as himself in solo, and in Fightstar than in the times in Busted. He's singing music he likes now and its from his heart-the music reveals himself. Keep it up, you deserve recognition for your great music and talent.

  91. K.... S....

    He gets beter everyday! Fan since 2004, and wow! he's an angel!

  92. a.... ....

    Can someone please explain the music video? was he holding the girl captive?

  93. K.... g....

    Aammazinng

  94. L.... B....

    Charlie is so perfect.

  95. t.... ....

    I can't be the only one who fell in love with his deep voice since Busted's first song.

  96. E.... ....

    Warped Tour 2013.
    Hell.
    Yes.

  97. D.... D....

    This man has been my inspiration right from the start, he is the reason why I love acoustic music so much. If anyone has the chance then please have a listen to my song "Pages Of You" It was inspired by Charlie Simpson and the massive respect I have for him as an artist. Thanks :)

    /watch?v=F9k5hRmOH1o

  98. A.... M....

    oh really? thats actually good neqs

  99. A.... ....

    Fightstar are on hiatus - Charlie didn't leave, they're most likely gonna reform after Charlie finishes his tour this year