Downtown
Ditch Days Lyrics

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I'll take another trip downtown
Not good enough to let it out
The wind is cutting through my bones
But I don't mind, that's what it's all about
I'll take another trip downtown,
To spot the cars, and cars are people too

Not to worry, the city reads your mind like traffic lights

Planned your party, picked your clothes, took my time

Old friends they wanna stick around
Ever wonder how they feel about your hair?
Late again again who knew
But once a day I'm right about this place
Won't take another trip downtown
Guess I'll stay in, I like it better now

Not to worry, the city reads your mind, like warning signs
Made you dinner, that lobster soup took some time

Won't take another trip downtown

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ditch Days's song "Downtown" describe the singer's familiarity and comfort with the cityscape of downtown. The opening line, "I'll take another trip downtown / Not good enough to let it out" suggests that while the singer may not explicitly express their appreciation for the city, they recognize that there is something special about it. That recognition is further emphasized by the line "The wind is cutting through my bones / But I don't mind, that's what it's all about" which suggests that the singer's willingness to endure the discomfort of the cold embodies their affection for the city.

The next stanza continues to describe the singer's relationship with the city. They go downtown to "spot the cars" and recognize that "cars are people too". This line is particularly interesting as it suggests that the singer sees the cars and other objects in the city as having human-like qualities. This idea is further reinforced later in the song when the singer describes the city as "reading your mind".

The final stanza of the song sees the singer deciding not to take another trip downtown, but instead to stay in. This decision is juxtaposed against the earlier descriptions of the singer's affection for the city, and suggests that while they may feel at home in the urban environment, they also value time alone and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll take another trip downtown
I want to head to the city center again

Not good enough to let it out
I'm not sure if I should reveal my feelings yet

The wind is cutting through my bones
It's cold outside, but I don't really mind

But I don't mind, that's what it's all about
I enjoy the chilly weather since it adds to the city atmosphere

To spot the cars, and cars are people too
I'm eager to observe the cars on the road and imagine the people inside

Not to worry, the city reads your mind like traffic lights
Don't stress too much, the city knows what you need like traffic signals

Planned your party, picked your clothes, took my time
I patiently thought out and prepared for our event

Old friends they wanna stick around
My longtime friends want to spend time with me

Ever wonder how they feel about your hair?
Have you ever thought about what your friends think of your appearance?

Late again again who knew
I'm running behind schedule once more, who could have predicted it?

But once a day I'm right about this place
I may have been late, but I still have a good sense of direction and know where I'm going

Guess I'll stay in, I like it better now
I think I'll skip going downtown and just stay home since it's preferable

Not to worry, the city reads your mind, like warning signs
You don't need to be anxious, the city has warning signs to guide you

Made you dinner, that lobster soup took some time
I put effort into making a special and delicious meal for you

Won't take another trip downtown
I've decided not to go to the city center again

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Guilherme Correia, Pedro Castilho, Rafael Traquino, Luis Medeiros, Jose Crespo, Teresa Castro

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