This song "Face down lyrics by red jumpsuit apparatus is perfect song based on reality of domestic violence,its existence
and what happens in an abusive relationship.So I thought I will write the meaning(m) behind the song.
Hey girl you know you drive me crazy....I see whats going down
(m) Hey girl you are so perfect that I understood I am so imperfect.Your honesty makes me realise I am liar so I feel like beating you.Still I dont understand why you love me so much?
Cover up with the make up in the mirror.....He swears he loves you
(m)You cover up all the scars with the make up just to hide my madness.And feel that this is the last time.You cry and even after giving you somuch pain he swears that he loves you.
Do you feel like a man.....new life she has found
(m)You feel like a man when you abuse her but actually its not human to do such a thing.Your ego is boosted by such actions, and you feel happy when she gets hurt,which means to you that you are superior than her.One day this ugly treatement by him will end as she realises she dont deserve it.
A pebble.....you will surely drown
(m)Karma exists that means "As you sow, so shall you reap".If you stayed this way for long she knows to attack back.
I see the way.....heed my lecture
(m)When a liar sceams and says he is right he can't fool a honest person because that person knows the truth
Do you feel....new life she has found
She is down in the dirt.....finally had enough
(m) She has become strong and came to know that you are jealous ,insecure,immature,egoistic,heartless creature.And pity you as you are not human and she understood that a human can't live with a monster.Thats why she getting out of his clutches and jail .As she has the right to live happily ever after.
Its a very beautiful song as it has all the pain ,helplessness because of love for such an abusive being.Its very difficult to make oneself realise that a person whom you love is hurting,disrespecting and humiliating you.So just close your eyes and feel your soul ,its condition,its living or dieing,happy or unhappy,you will get all your answers.As "Love doesn't Hurt".