Face Down

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

About Face Down

"Face Down" is the first single by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus from their debut album Don't You Fake It released in 2006. the song peaked at number 24 in the United States and number 4 in New Zealand four different versions, including an acoustic version, were released. it also tied 30 Seconds To Mars' "The Kill" as the longest running song on the Modern Tracks chart at 52 weeks without hitting number one. it remains as their most successful single. it is also featured on Saints Row 2's soundtrack.  


Year:
2006
3:08
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Hey girl you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my hand
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down.

Cover up with make up in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you.

Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found.

A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wait around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down.

I see the way you go and say you're right again,
Say you're right again,
Heed my lecture.

Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found.

Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"

Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"

One day she will tell you that she has had enough
It's coming round again

Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found.

Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now, as she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you my friend, one day this world's got to end
As your lies crumble down, a new life she has found.

Face down in the dirt
She said "This doesn't hurt!"
She said "I finally had enough!"

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The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an American rock band that formed in Middleburg, Florida, in 2003. more »

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Written by: RONNIE WINTER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Release Details
"Face Down" is the lead single by American rock band, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus from their debut studio album, 'Don't You Fake It' which was released in 2006.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the band's biggest hit single from the album.
Song Messages
The song deals with the issue of domestic violence, making it stand out from many of the other popular songs at the time of its release.
Music Video
The music video for 'Face Down' visually represents the song’s theme, depicting scenes of domestic abuse and the victim's eventual escape.
Songwriting Credits
Ronnie Winter, the lead vocalist of the band, is credited for writing the lyrics of "Face Down".
Gold Certification
The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in December 2006.
Acoustic Version
In addition to the studio recording, an acoustic version of 'Face Down' was also released. This version was featured on the band's '_The Acoustic Song_' EP.
Lyrical Recognition
Despite its heavy topic, the song received praise for its direct yet sensitive lyrics about domestic violence.
Retrospective Success
In 2018, Billboard ranked "Face Down" as the 85th best rock song of the 2000s.
Influence
The song’s success primed the band for future hits, establishing The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus as one of the key players in the mainstream pop-punk and emo scenes of the mid-2000s.
Fan-Favorite
It remains one of the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus's most popular songs and is often performed live by the band at their concerts.

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