1) German hip-hop
2) NY… Read Full Bio ↴Down Low is the name of more than one artist:
1) German hip-hop
2) NY hardcore punk, aka Downlow NYHC and Downlow N.Y.H.C.
1) DOWN LOW were founded in December 1995 in the K-Town studios in Kaiserslautern. It is the biggest US community outside the USA (50% 0f the population are American and it's a great place for Rap and Hip-Hop producers because many US G's start a music career after leaving the army).
The members of this group are Joe Thompson and Mike Dalien. Joe is a US American born in 1972. He took part in operation Desert Storm in the Gulf whilst in the army. He then left the forces and began rapping with friends like Rod D (Fun Factory). Mikem that has a father in the military, has devoted his life to music. He met Joe and formed Down Low. The boys write good melodies and commercial raps. Their first single "Vision Of Life" was a big hit - Top 20 in Germany, Top 10 in France plus chart entries in Austria and Switzerland.
This sound revolutionized almost four months in the Charts the industry. Afterwards artist followed such as C-Block, NANA, A.K.-S.W.I.F.T, RΒ΄nΒ΄G, etc.. European Hip Hop was on the move - as music direction and culture. In addition, DOWN LOW proved that they are not only a "one hit wonder"". They were represented as only act in this music style since 1 1/2 years with each single in the Charts.
Inspired by the O.J. Simpson story, the duo then wrote and recorded "Murder" - which also charted in the above territories. This was followed by the debut album "VISIONS", released in November 96 - which entered the German album chart. Their next single "Lovething" was considered by ZYX UK to be the track to introduce Down Low onto home territory.
The rapper Joe Thompson and the singer Mike Dalien are characterised however also by their impressively represented Live appearances. Down Low got the "Best Performance" award for the radio NRJ in 1997. This was a firs big award for a European HipHop/Rap group. The Live Performance of the interaction with the public, the souligen voice of German American Mike Dalien and the printoutful raps lives and the Action of Rapper Joe.
In the end of May 2001, the new single "Wouldn't it be good" was released, which features the great singer La Mazz from Rappers Against Racism. Then the guys took a long break, to release one of the best songs on this album, "La Serenissima" in late 2002.
February 2003 was a important moth for Down Low. First of all they released a fantastic DVD called "Visions - The Singles 1997-2003". Shortly after that, the fans of Down Low all over the world got the sad news that Mike Dalien had left Down Low for a solo career. When Mike left, Joe invited the Rappers Against Racism singer La Mazz to be the new voice of Down Low.
Some month later, the new single "Living In The Ghetto" was released in late october of 2003. This wasthe first single with Mike being gone, and La Mazz singing instead. After that, Down Low had some troubles with their record company. The fifth planned album "Adrenaline" was canceled, and Joe and Rick are now working on new stuff. The new single "Everyday (MMMM)" was released in September 2005, and for the summer of 2006, the single "Start The Riot " came out and rocked the clubs!
In late october 2006, the fans got finally what they have been waiting for 5 long years. The 5th album "Return Of The Trendsetter" was released. It contained the good ols Down Low style, mixed together with modern sound.
in 2007, the brand new song "Africa" was released. A very respected song among the fans. After that, some record deal problems followed, but Down Low are now back on track now, in the end of 2008. Joe Thompson is also recording a solo album called "Pathfinder", so don't miss that in his own page here on the site!
About You
Down Low Lyrics
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I stand here in the darkness
As I keep it going on
I stand here write a poem all about you (about you)
I miss you and I want you to come back (and now I'm feeling blue)
So I'm, I'ma break it down to you like this
Over the Rap track
(About you)
Yeah it allways comes from the rear
The fear and I feel it coming deep into my ear
Now I'm standing up against the wall, a sudden fall
Abandoned picture from my head crawl
Now my pain is not remaining in the same song
And the darkness fill my heart untill the deep dawn
Now I travel vanish in the wind, I send these words to the end
Stabs are taken from a lonely hand
Understand, I'm playing it simple but it unspin
If you return by the night hoping that I'm right
Drifting on a memory gives me sight
I rushed and touch into deep affection
Lost and tost at the road of sunshine
Now I'm trapped tell me what to do
Crossed in the path about you.
And I remember the days when we played, and we laid
So closely, when you were holding me
But now I'm here all alone and our love is lack on
'Cause of the things you do
And now I'm feeling blue, about you
About you, about you, about you
Yo check it out.
Could it be that life is in the change I remain
And still stay true to the game
Perished to the thought, that I think in a blink
Desire dies deeper in the sea
Here I stay in the way make wireself control
Falling of my earth coz my lonely soul
Unravel a tear from my eye, I try to escape from the sky
Even though my life stands in the worry i hurry
To take off on this journey
Now I walk into a feeling, what's really real
I can't explain to you how i feel
I missed the kiss of your warm embrace
The while and smile of your midnight face
Now I'm pointing in two around the blue
Here I stand lost about you
And I remember the days when we played, and we laid
So closely, when you were holding me
But now I'm here all alone and our love is lack on
'Cause of the things you do
And now I'm feeling blue, about you
About you, about you, about you
Yo check it out, I gotta explain
And break it down to you how I feel
You know I stand here in the dark
And I'm thinking about you
(About you and now I'm feeling blue, about you)
Why o why are you doing these things
It's time to go, it's time to go
Why o why are you doing these things
It's time to go, it's time to go
And I remember the days when we played, and we laid
So closely, when you were holding me
But now I'm here all alone and our love is lack on
'Cause of the things you do
And now I'm feeling blue, about you
About you, about you, about you
The song "About You" by Down Low is a slow and melancholic hip-hop/R&B ballad about a man who stands in the darkness and writes a poem about his lost love. The song lyrics convey a sense of sadness and regret, as the singer relives his memories with his love and struggles to cope with his feelings of loneliness and heartbreak. The chorus ascertains that he is feeling blue about her, while the verses outline his struggle to move on, deal with his pain and come to terms with the breakup.
The lyrics are inspired by the common theme of lost love, leaving listeners to draw personal parallels between their current or past experiences. One of the standout lines in the song is "Could it be that life is in the change I remain, and still stay true to the game." This line could mean that the singer has moved on from the relationship and is trying to live life according to his own terms, despite the memories of the past that haunt him.
The song's mellow and plaintive tone matches the emotions conveyed in the lyrics, making it a powerful piece of music that speaks directly to listeners' hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
I need to tell you something
I have something important to share with you.
I stand here in the darkness
I am alone and in a dark place emotionally.
As I keep it going on
Despite my struggle, I continue to move forward.
I stand here write a poem all about you (about you)
I am inspired to write a poem about you.
I miss you and I want you to come back (and now I'm feeling blue)
I feel sad and lonely without you and wish you would return.
So I'm, I'ma break it down to you like this
I am going to explain my feelings to you clearly and succinctly.
Over the Rap track
I am expressing my emotions through the medium of rap music.
('Cause of the things you do)
Your actions have caused our love to suffer.
(Why o why are you doing these things)
I am questioning why you are behaving this way.
(It's time to go, it's time to go)
Perhaps it is time for us to part ways.
(About you, about you, about you)
My thoughts and emotions are continually focused on you.
Yeah it allways comes from the rear
Pain and fear often catch me off guard.
The fear and I feel it coming deep into my ear
My fear is overwhelming and feels as if it is physically affecting me.
Now I'm standing up against the wall, a sudden fall
I feel trapped and overwhelmed.
Abandoned picture from my head crawl
Memories of us together haunt me.
Now my pain is not remaining in the same song
My emotions are constantly changing and evolving, rather than staying the same.
And the darkness fill my heart untill the deep dawn
I feel consumed by sadness and cannot see a way out.
Now I travel vanish in the wind, I send these words to the end
I feel lost and helpless, but I am expressing my emotions through my music.
Stabs are taken from a lonely hand
I feel hurt and alone.
Understand, I'm playing it simple but it unspin
My intentions are simple, but the situation is more complicated than it seems.
If you return by the night hoping that I'm right
I am hoping that you will come back to me.
Drifting on a memory gives me sight
Memories of us together help me see clearly.
I rushed and touch into deep affection
I was deeply in love with you and acted impulsively.
Lost and tost at the road of sunshine
I feel lost and uncertain about the future.
Now I'm trapped tell me what to do
I feel stuck and unsure of how to move forward.
Crossed in the path about you.
You are the cause of my current situation and emotions.
And I remember the days when we played, and we laid
I think back to the happy times we shared together.
So closely, when you were holding me
I remember the physical closeness we shared in our relationship.
But now I'm here all alone and our love is lack on
Our love has deteriorated, and I feel alone without you.
('Cause of the things you do)
Your actions have hurt our relationship and caused it to fall apart.
(About you, about you, about you)
My thoughts and emotions are still focused on you, despite our relationship ending.
Yo check it out.
Listen up, pay attention.
Could it be that life is in the change I remain
Perhaps life is about adapting and changing as circumstances change.
And still stay true to the game
I will remain committed to what I believe in and who I am.
Perished to the thought, that I think in a blink
I often find myself consumed by negative thoughts or emotions.
Desire dies deeper in the sea
My desire to be with you is slowly fading away.
Here I stay in the way make wireself control
I am trying to regain control of my emotions and maintain self-control.
Falling of my earth coz my lonely soul
I feel like my world is falling apart because of my loneliness.
Unravel a tear from my eye, I try to escape from the sky
I cry and try to hide my emotions, wishing I could escape from my pain.
Even though my life stands in the worry i hurry
Despite my limitations and worries, I am motivated to move forward.
To take off on this journey
I am embarking on a new journey in life.
Now I walk into a feeling, what's really real
I am learning to navigate my emotions and determine what is truly important in life.
I can't explain to you how i feel
My emotions are complex and difficult to articulate.
I missed the kiss of your warm embrace
I miss the physical intimacy we shared.
The while and smile of your midnight face
I remember the happiness we shared when we were together.
Now I'm pointing in two around the blue
I feel torn between different emotions and uncertain about which path to take.
Here I stand lost about you
I am still struggling to move on from our relationship and am lost without you.
(About you and now I'm feeling blue, about you)
Despite my attempts to move on, my emotions are still tied to you, and I feel sad because of it.
Yo check it out, I gotta explain
Listen up, I need to clarify something.
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