The Horrors' song "Weighed Down" describes the struggle of a person who is caught in a slow decline and is struggling to find their way. The lyrics speak of the siren's melody being a silent lullaby to their soul, leading them towards a fall and a dark place where they can't find their way. The theme of being weighed down is prevalent through the song, describing the weight on the protagonist's shoulders, and the darkness that is in their soul. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist was living through a lover's eyes, needing every touch and needing everyone to say they were doing well. However, the shadow of slow decay starts enveloping them, and their love starts bringing them down. The slow decline is described as being in another lifeless place, where the protagonist is way down. The protagonist is struggling to find their way and is weighed down by dark thoughts. The chorus of the song is a plea to not let love bring you down, especially not with the protagonist. The song is a warning about the weight that comes with a love that is not founded on mutual respect and trust. It is a reminder that sometimes, what appears to be love can be a dangerous deception and can ultimately bring you down. Overall, "Weighed Down" is a powerful song that speaks to the importance of self-love and the dangers of being weighed down by the wrong kind of love.
