"Send Me Down" by HAIM is a song about a tumultuous relationship and the desire for change and redemption. The lyrics depict a person who has experienced heartbreak when their partner left them for someone else. However, now that the partner has returned, the narrator wants to make things right and do better for their loved one. The song starts with the narrator expressing surprise and excitement about their partner's return, comparing it to a sudden adrenaline rush or "heart attack." They acknowledge their partner's charms and express the desire to be good to them. The line "Coming right through my eyes, over my body, a hand on my thigh" implies a sense of intimacy and longing. The chorus emphasizes the narrator's desire to make things right and ensure that their partner feels loved. They want to surpass their previous mistakes and want their partner to be fully committed to the relationship. As the song progresses, the narrative shifts to the past when the narrator couldn't let their partner in due to fear and insecurity. They describe themselves as a gambler, always playing to win, indicating a lack of trust in their partner and a fear of getting hurt. Throughout the song, the lyrics repeatedly mention pushing each other around and wanting to cross a line, representing a desire for passion and intense emotional connection. The lines "Remember, want to make this right, now that you're mine, do right by me" highlight the narrator's plea for their partner to be loyal and committed. In the bridge section, the lyrics emphasize that enough is enough and that both partners need to be willing to make things work. The repetition of "No, no enough is enough if you're willing too because you're right for me" conveys the narrator's conviction that their partner is the right person for them, but both parties need to put in the effort. The song ends with the repeated plea to "send me down" and the desire to push each other around, suggesting a longing for intensity and emotional depth in the relationship. Overall, "Send Me Down" explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the desire for redemption in a relationship that has experienced ups and downs. The lyrics convey a sense of longing, vulnerability, and the willingness to change for the sake of love.
