Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: industrial
Song Meaning of “Shutting Down” by Ludovico Technique
‘Shutting Down’ by Ludovico Technique tells the story of someone who has become overwhelmed by daily life and is seeking an out. The narrator feels perpetually exhausted and incapable of getting through the day, living in a state of disarray and anger. He realizes that the only way to get better is by taking a step back and shutting down. He’s ready to put his problems on pause and take some much needed time for himself in order to reach clarity and perspective. This is his way of shedding the heaviness that has consumed him in order to become whole again and find the strength within him to face his struggles and ultimately overcome them. The song emphasizes that it’s ok to take a breath and have a break when life gets too overwhelming, and that by doing so, one can find the motivation to carry on.