On Your Way Down

Lyrics: Allen Toussaint
Music: Allen Toussaint

Played by Donna Jean and the Tricksters, and by Anna Rizzo with Kingfish

Sun rise, sun set
Since the beginning, it hasn't changed yet
People fly high, begin to lose sight
'Cause you can't see very clearly when you're in flight
It's high time that you found
The same people you misuse on your way up
You might meet them
On your way down

Vintage wines, from the year '62
It's your thing, it's your thing, it's what pleases you
Not to be found when you cross town
You think it's an honour, girl, just to have you around
It's high time that you found
The same people you misuse on your way up
You might meet them
On your way down
On your way down
On your way down

You think the sun rises, yes, it sets for you
The same sun rise sets and shines for other folks too
I don't mind, your turning around
I myself would even like for a little higher ground
It's high time that you found
The same people you walk on on your way up
You might meet them
On your way down
On your way down
On your way down