Underground
Client ft. Pete Doherty Lyrics
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Down down down to the underground
Down down down to the underground
Down down da da da down
You say you know it
I say it's true
You say you want it
I want to be there
I want it too
I want to know it
So take me down with you
Don't try to hide it
You want me to
Don't you deny it
There's nothing you can't make me do
I want to feel it,
It's overdue
I want it now so take me down with you
The lyrics of "Underground" seem to be about exploring the darker and more exciting aspects of life, specifically the underground culture that exists outside of the mainstream. The repeated refrain of "down, down, down to the underground" creates a sense of descent, as if the singer and the listener are willingly plunging into something murky and forbidden. The lines "you say you know it, I say it's true" suggest that the singer and the listener are in agreement about the allure of this underground world, while "you say you want it, so come along and get there too" implies that the singer is urging the listener to fully embrace it.
The second verse seems to be directed more specifically at the listener, with the singer urging them not to hold back and to fully indulge their desires. The lines "don't try to hide it, you want me to, don't you deny it, there's nothing you can't make me do" suggest a sense of temptation and seduction, with the singer urging the listener to give in to their most carnal desires. The lines "I want to feel it, it's overdue, I want it now so take me down with you" suggest a longing to experience something new and intense, something that has been building up for a long time and can no longer be ignored.
Overall, "Underground" seems to be a song about embracing the darker and more exciting aspects of life, especially those that exist outside of the mainstream. The repeating imagery of descending "down, down, down" reinforces the idea that this is a journey into the unknown, but also suggests that the singer and listener are willing and eager to take that leap.
Line by Line Meaning
Down down down to the underground
Going deep into a seemingly inaccessible, obscure realm
Down down down to the underground
Going deeper and deeper towards the depths of an unknown territory
Down down down to the underground
Repeating the same action while journeying deeper to symbolize the increasing immersion
Down down da da da down
Procedural repetition of previous line, perhaps indicating a desire to get lost in the underground
You say you know it
Assumption that the other party has knowledge about the underground
I say it's true
Personal claim that the underground is real and holds value
You say you want it
Acknowledgement of the other party's desire to explore the underground
So come along and get there too
Invitation to accompany on this adventure
I want to be there
Personal desire to reach the depths
I want it too
Expression of longing for the underground
I want to know it
Curiosity about the unknown and hidden treasures of the underground
So take me down with you
Request to the other person to lead towards the underground
Don't try to hide it
Recognition that the other person also desires the underground
You want me to
Assumption of mutual interest to explore the underground
Don't you deny it
Denial of any attempts to hide one's interest
There's nothing you can't make me do
Readiness to follow the other person even if it means taking some risk
I want to feel it
Desire to experience the underground fully
It's overdue
Belief that the underground has been waiting for too long and needs to be explored now
I want it now so take me down with you
Urgent request to start exploring the underground immediately
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE HOLMES, SARAH BLACKWOOD
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