The duo gained further prominence after releasing their debut album "The Kids Are Alright" (2018), for which they earned two Grammy Award nominations including 'Best New Artist' and 'Best Urban Contemporary Album'. In 2020, they released their second studio album "Ungodly Hour" to critical acclaim, earning them another three Grammy Award nominations including 'Best Progressive R&B Album', 'Best R&B Song' for "Do It" and 'Best Traditional R&B Performance' for "Wonder What She Thinks of Me". The album's lead single "Do It" became the duo's first song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at number 63.
Down
Chloe x Halle Lyrics
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It's too much, I said no fun
So can we have the remote to the TV called life?
Can we play fast forward, rewind?
Rewatch while we wine and dine it's so fine straight
Or spine and we won't grab it better catch it for a fly
All this way too much for me (me)
Giving me anxiety
All this way too much for me (me)
All this way too much for me (me)
Can we all take it down, down, down
Can we all take it down, slow-slow, down, down, down, down
Ahh, ahh
I just wanna lay around in daisies
Can we take a day just to be lazy? Just us
I said no fun
All this way too much for me (oh, it's too much)
All this way too much for me (oh, it's too much)
Giving me anxiety (yeah, it's too much)
All this way too much for me (too much)
All this way too much for me (too much)
Can we all take it down, down, down
Can we all take it down, slow-slow, down, down, down, down
So can we have the remote to the TV called life?
Can we play fast forward rewind?
Rewatch while we wine and dine it's so fine straight
Or spine and we won't grab it better catch it for a fly
All this way too much for me (oh, it's too much)
All this way too much for me (oh, it's too much)
Giving me anxiety (yeah, it's too much)
All this way too much for me (too much)
All this way too much for me (too much)
Can we all take it down, down, down
Can we all take it down, slow-slow, down, down, down, down
The lyrics of Chloe x Halle's song "Down" depict a sense of overwhelm and a desire to escape from the pressures and challenges of life. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been feeling a certain way lately, perhaps indicating a mix of emotions or unease. The mention of it being "too much" implies that the singer is experiencing an excessive amount of stress or burden.
The line "So can we have the remote to the TV called life?" metaphorically represents a desire for control and the ability to manipulate their own experiences. They long to fast forward through the undesirable moments and rewind to relive the moments they enjoyed, suggesting a wish to have more control over their own circumstances. The idea of watching life unfold while "we wine and dine" signifies a desire for enjoyment and relaxation.
The repetition of "All this way too much for me, giving me anxiety" emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the situations they are facing. The mention of anxiety suggests that the singer is feeling a high level of stress or worry as a result of these challenges.
The chorus pleads for a collective slowdown, with the repetition of "Can we all take it down, down, down?" implying a hope for a collective sense of peace and relaxation. The mention of "slow-slow, down, down, down, down" further emphasizes the desire for a calmer and more leisurely pace of life.
In the second verse, the lyrics express a longing for simplicity and leisure. The mention of wanting to "lay around in daisies" and the request for a lazy day highlights a desire for a break from responsibilities and a chance to just be in the present moment. However, the contradiction of saying "I said no fun" suggests that there may be conflicting feelings about embracing leisure and indulgence.
Overall, the lyrics of "Down" reflect a sense of overwhelm, a desire for control and relaxation, and a plea for a collective slowdown and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Its been a little bit crazy, I've been feeling some type of way lately
I have been experiencing a chaotic and uncertain period, and my emotions have been quite intense recently.
It's too much, I said no fun
The current situation or circumstances are overwhelming, and I am not enjoying myself.
So can we have the remote to the TV called life?
Can we have control over our lives, just like having the remote control for a television?
Can we play fast forward, rewind?
Can we skip past the unpleasant moments and go back to happier times?
Rewatch while we wine and dine it's so fine straight
Can we relive the past joyful moments while enjoying good food and drinks, without any interruptions?
Or spine and we won't grab it better catch it for a fly
Let's not be hesitant or indecisive in seizing these opportunities and make the most of them.
All this way too much for me (me)
The current situation or circumstances are overwhelming for me.
Giving me anxiety
It is causing me to feel anxious.
Can we all take it down, down, down
Can we all collectively lower the intensity or stress?
Can we all take it down, slow-slow, down, down, down, down
Can we all collectively slow down and reduce the chaos and pressure?
I just wanna lay around in daisies
I simply desire to relax and enjoy a carefree moment.
Can we take a day just to be lazy? Just us
Can we allocate a day to do nothing and be unproductively relaxed? Just the two of us.
Can we all take it down, down, down
Can we all collectively lower the intensity or stress?
So can we have the remote to the TV called life?
Can we have control over our lives, just like having the remote control for a television?
Rewatch while we wine and dine it's so fine straight
Can we relive the past joyful moments while enjoying good food and drinks, without any interruptions?
Or spine and we won't grab it better catch it for a fly
Let's not be hesitant or indecisive in seizing these opportunities and make the most of them.
All this way too much for me (oh, it's too much)
The current situation or circumstances are overwhelming for me.
Giving me anxiety (yeah, it's too much)
It is causing me to feel anxious.
Can we all take it down, down, down
Can we all collectively lower the intensity or stress?
Can we all take it down, slow-slow, down, down, down, down
Can we all collectively slow down and reduce the chaos and pressure?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bram Inscore, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Isabella Summers, Michael Fonseca
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