As a producer, Benny Sings was a bit of an 'in house producer' for the Dox Records label. He produced albums by Giovanca and Wouter Hamel with which they enjoyed considerable success in Japan, which helped Benny Sings to build a Japanese fanbase for for his own music as well.
Downstream
Benny Sings Lyrics
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Except the leaves in winter, they fall in different ways
Nothing ever seems to change 'round here
Except the leaves in winter, they laugh and play
Pack your belongings we're going downstream
Where the best of all the purple berries grow
Where the best of all the purple berries grow
No one ever seems to dream 'round here
Except the wolves in winter, they howl in their sleep
No one ever seems to dream 'round here
Except the wolves in winter, [?] with me
Pack your belongings we're going downstream
Where the best of all the purple berries grow
Pack your belongings we're going downstream
Where the best of all the purple berries grow
(Pack your bags now we're going downstream)
(This [?] is where the purple berries grow)
(Pack your bags now we're going downstream)
(This [?] is where the purple berries grow)
When the mighty [?]
Who can you be? How far can you see?
The road is gone but we can make it
(Pack your bags now we're going downstream)
(This [?] is where the purple berries grow)
(Pack your bags now we're going downstream)
(This [?] is where the purple berries grow)
(Pack your bags now we're going downstream)
(This [?] is where the purple berries grow)
(Pack your bags now we're going downstream)
(This [?] is where the purple berries grow)
Benny Sing's song Downstream is a beautiful and introspective piece about the stagnancy of life and the possibility of change. The opening lines, "Nothing ever seems to change 'round here / Except the leaves in winter, they fall in different ways," sets the tone for the entire song. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and complacency and suggest that life is often unchanging except for the occasional change of seasons. The leaves, which are an ever-present reminder of the passage of time, fall differently each year, representing the only real sense of change.
As the song progresses, the theme of change becomes more prominent as Benny sings, "No one ever seems to dream 'round here / Except the wolves in winter, they howl in their sleep." This line suggests that the people around him have lost their sense of imagination and creativity and have become stagnant in their daily lives. In contrast, the wolves, which are often associated with freedom and wildness, represent the possibility of change and breaking free from the monotony of life.
The chorus of the song repeats the lines, "Pack your belongings we're going downstream / Where the best of all the purple berries grow." This can be interpreted either as a physical journey or a spiritual one. The purple berries represent something beautiful and rare that can only be found downstream, suggesting that change and growth can only happen if we push ourselves out of our comfort zone and take risks.
Overall, the lyrics of Downstream are a reflective and thought-provoking meditation on the nature of change and the need for growth and evolution. The line "The road is gone but we can make it" reminds us that even when the path ahead seems unclear, we have the power to shape our own destiny and seek out the beauty that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing ever seems to change 'round here
The place we are in never changes.
Except the leaves in winter, they fall in different ways
The seasons still come, but they may have variations.
Pack your belongings we're going downstream
Let's leave this place and explore new exotic places.
Where the best of all the purple berries grow
A place full of mysterious fruit with wild tastes.
No one ever seems to dream 'round here
People here have stopped dreaming of different things.
Except the wolves in winter, they howl in their sleep
But wild animals still roam, free to chase and seek.
Pack your belongings we're going downstream
Don't let the lack of dreams limit our potential dreams.
Where the best of all the purple berries grow
A place that's unknown, but where we can see and grow.
(Pack your bags now we're going downstream)
Let's prepare to leave and experience something new.
(This [?] is where the purple berries grow)
We don't really know where we are going, but we will find something new.
When the mighty [?]
When we face difficulties.
Who can you be? How far can you see?
We need to keep growing and becoming new versions of ourselves.
The road is gone but we can make it
Even if the direction is not clear, we can still create our fate.
Writer(s): Tim Van Berkestijn
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.