Downtown
D$ Lyrics
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Pushed me far over the edge
It's second nature
That will lead me to the end
Passenger of old glory
A prisoner in steel
And I will close my eyes tight
To pretend that it's not real
Awaiting recovery
From a downtown hurricane
A downtown hurricane
So far from a mystery
If that's the way it has to be
And I won't die in vain
And I'll fight through the pain
Of this downtown hurricane
Don't know where we are going
Who cares where we have been
Ended the story long before
It could begin
And if I turn away
Would you be waiting for me
Those two-faced lies
Will pass you by
In a coma fantasy
In a first degree memory
Long past recovery
In a downtown hurricane
In a downtown hurricane
So far from a mystery
If that's the way it has to be
And I won't die in vain
And I'll fight through the pain
Of a downtown hurricane
The lyrics of D$'s song "Downtown" convey a sense of being trapped and overwhelmed by external forces. The opening lines, "Instant persuasion, pushed me far over the edge," suggest that the singer has been manipulated or persuaded into a situation that has brought them to a breaking point. It is described as second nature, indicating a recurring pattern that leads them towards a seemingly inevitable end.
The lyrics further describe the singer as a "passenger of old glory," which can be interpreted as someone who is constrained or held captive by their past achievements or reputation. The mention of being a "prisoner in steel" adds to the sense of being trapped and unable to escape from their circumstances. They resort to closing their eyes tightly and pretending that the situation is not real, suggesting a desperate attempt to deny or avoid facing the harsh realities.
The chorus, "So lock it up and lose the key, awaiting recovery," expresses a desire to lock away the pain and difficulties, hoping for a chance at recovery. The metaphor of a downtown hurricane is used to describe the chaos and turmoil the singer is experiencing. It symbolizes the destructive forces that they find themselves caught in and emphasizes the magnitude of the challenges they face.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of the journey being futile or directionless. The lines "Don't know where we are going, who cares where we have been" suggest a sense of apathy or resignation towards the past and future. The story is described as being ended before it even had a chance to begin, possibly indicating missed opportunities or a sense of inevitability.
Despite this, there is a determination expressed in the lyrics to not let their struggle be in vain. They vow to fight through the pain of the downtown hurricane, refusing to die without purpose. The repetition of the line "And I'll fight through the pain, of this downtown hurricane" emphasizes their resilience and determination to persevere.
Overall, "Downtown" captures the feelings of being trapped, overwhelmed, and facing adversity. It explores themes of denial, resignation, and the strength to fight through difficult circumstances despite the uncertainty of the outcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Instant persuasion
Immediate influence that overwhelms me
Pushed me far over the edge
Caused me to reach a breaking point
It's second nature
It comes naturally to me
That will lead me to the end
That will ultimately result in my downfall
Passenger of old glory
A passenger of past success
A prisoner in steel
Trapped and confined in a metaphorical prison
And I will close my eyes tight
I will tightly shut my eyes
To pretend that it's not real
To deceive myself into thinking it's not true
So lock it up and lose the key
Secure it and discard the key
Awaiting recovery
Waiting for a return to normalcy
From a downtown hurricane
From a chaotic situation in the city
So far from a mystery
Not at all mysterious
If that's the way it has to be
If that's the necessary course of action
And I won't die in vain
I won't have lived without purpose
And I'll fight through the pain
And I'll endure the suffering
Of this downtown hurricane
Of this chaotic situation in the city
Don't know where we are going
Uncertain about our destination
Who cares where we have been
It doesn't matter where we've been
Ended the story long before
Concluded the narrative well in advance
It could begin
Before it even had a chance to start
And if I turn away
And if I choose to look away
Would you be waiting for me
Would you still be there for me
Those two-faced lies
Deceptive statements made by someone pretending to be sincere
Will pass you by
Will go unnoticed or ignored by you
In a coma fantasy
In a state of delusion or unresponsive daydream
In a first degree memory
In a vivid and deeply ingrained recollection
Long past recovery
Beyond the point of being able to heal or bounce back
In a downtown hurricane
In the midst of a chaotic situation in the city
In a downtown hurricane
In the eye of a stormy situation in the city
So far from a mystery
Far from being puzzling or enigmatic
If that's the way it has to be
If that's the necessary course of action
And I won't die in vain
And I won't have lived without purpose
And I'll fight through the pain
And I'll endure the suffering
Of a downtown hurricane
Of a chaotic situation in the city
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Carly Vena Manheimer, David Manheimer
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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