Downtown
Bjork Lyrics
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You can always go - downtown
When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, i know - downtown
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
Downtown - no finer place, for sure
Downtown - everything's waiting for you
Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
There are movie shows - downtown
Maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close - downtown
Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
You'll be dancing with him too before the night is over
Happy again
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
So go downtown, where all the lights are bright
Downtown - waiting for you tonight
Downtown - you're gonna be all right now
And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Guide them along
So maybe i'll see you there
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares
So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
Downtown - don't wait a minute for
Downtown - everything's waiting for you
Björk's "Downtown" is a song that embraces the idea of escaping the daily grind and finding solace in the city. The lyrics suggest that when one is feeling lonely and worried, heading to downtown is the perfect solution. The hustle and bustle of the city can offer up a sort of safe haven, where one can forget their troubles and let the neon lights and the sounds of the traffic heal the soul. The lyrics emphasize how the city's vibey atmosphere is a great distraction from the stresses of everyday life.
During the verses, the lyrics describe the various sights and sounds of downtown, using them as a metaphor for finding joy in the world. The chorus celebrates downtown as the "no finer place for sure," where "everything's waiting for you." It's an entrancing call to anyone who might be feeling lost, unsure, or disconnected. In the song's bridge, Björk suggests that one might even find kindred souls in the city, people who understand and are dealing with similar struggles.
Overall, "Downtown" is a song about the power of the city to heal and bring people together. The lyrics undoubtedly inspire listeners to try and experience such a city, even if they are not currently living in one.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're alone and life is making you lonely
If you're feeling isolated and sad in life
You can always go - downtown
Downtown is always an option for you to feel better
When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry
When you're busy and stressed out with your life
Seems to help, i know - downtown
Going downtown can help you feel better
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Listening to the sounds of the city and its traffic
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
Spend your time on the streets where the neon lights shine
How can you lose?
How could this be anything but amazing?
The lights are much brighter there
The city lights are brighter and more beautiful than anywhere else
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
You can leave your worries behind and enjoy yourself
So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
So go downtown, things will be much better if you do
Downtown - no finer place, for sure
Downtown is the best place to be, no contest
Downtown - everything's waiting for you
There's so much to do and enjoy downtown
Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
Don't stay home and let your problems overwhelm you
There are movie shows - downtown
There are movies to watch and enjoy downtown
Maybe you know some little places to go to
Perhaps you have insider knowledge of cool places to hang out
Where they never close - downtown
Places in downtown that never close
Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
Listen to the easy, soothing music of bossa nova
You'll be dancing with him too before the night is over
You'll be swept up in the music and dancing before the night is through
Happy again
You will feel joyous and happy once more
Downtown - waiting for you tonight
Downtown can't wait to welcome you tonight
Downtown - you're gonna be all right now
Everything is going to be okay for you now that you're in downtown
And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
You might meet someone nice who could help and relate to you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Someone who has been through similar difficulties and could use some help from you
Guide them along
Guide them along their own journey to feel better
So maybe i'll see you there
Perhaps we'll run into each other downtown
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares
Together we can leave all of our worries behind and have a great time
So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
So go downtown, everything is going to be very enjoyable when you do
Downtown - don't wait a minute for
Don't hesitate for even a moment to go downtown
Downtown - everything's waiting for you
Downtown has so much to offer and is eagerly waiting for you
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CitroenCX
I was at this show - no microphones, no sound system. Magical.
Jerrell Skinner
She's the provocative notion that Lady Gaga strains to be... Say what you like about her voice. She makes every song her own...
Braydon C
i really wish that the recordings of her performances with the brodsky quartet would've been taken from the microphone feed. her voice is absolutely euphoria enducing and the audience noises take away from it.
Jubal Calif
Sweeeeeet !! Thank you so much for uploading for us to enjoy !! :-)
Bo Noir
What an artist.
Bobby Holland
Masterpiece
hilmir
that applause at the end...you cant buy that!
Sindri Lima
Yes she is a genius!!!!!
stef turg
love her cracking voice
Ananda Zap
Oh May Gosh! :DD I love this so much