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, R´n´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!
Empty
Down Low Lyrics
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And something is wrong
I don't know
What's going on
Look in the mirror
The picture I see
An angel face But it's not me... yeah
Hey Hey - without a trace, lost inside
And I don't know why
You've gone away
I can't stop crying
'cause you are gone now
And I'm alone
In this empty home
Oh no, oh no
I don't know why
You've gone away
I can't stop crying
'cause you are gone now
And I'm alone
In this empty home
Oh no, oh no
Wake up this morning and everything hurts
I lost myself and I lost my words today
I am in mourning and I am in pain
An Angel face how to come clean again?
Hey Hey - an angel face broken inside
Hey Hey - without a trace, lost inside
Do you wanna help me, help me to fight?
Do you wanna stop my daemons inside?
The song "Empty" by Down Low is a track full of pain and sorrow expressed through the eyes of the singer who wakes up to the reality of a broken relationship. He wakes up to find that something is wrong and that he is not the same person he once was. The singer looks at himself in the mirror and sees an angel face with a broken soul. He is lost within himself and doesn't recognize the person staring back at him. The lyrics create an image of the singer struggling with the loss of his relationship and the pain that comes with it.
The chorus reveals the depth of the singer's pain as he wonders why his partner left and left him alone in an empty home. The singer's world has been turned upside down, and he is unable to move on from the loss. He is heartbroken and can't stop crying, and the emptiness he feels is consuming him. The singer asks the listener if they want to help him fight and stop the demons that are plaguing him. He feels that he cannot do it alone and needs someone's help to move forward.
In conclusion, the song "Empty" by Down Low is an emotional ballad that speaks to anyone who has gone through heartbreak and struggles to move on. The lyrics express the pain of a broken relationship and the emptiness that follows it. The singer's desperate call for help shows how important it is to have someone to lean on during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up this morning
Starting a new day, the singer wakes up with a sense of unease.
And something is wrong
Despite not knowing the cause of their feeling, the singer senses that something isn't right.
I don't know
Confusion sets in as the singer tries to understand what is happening.
What's going on
Asking themselves and potentially a higher power what could be causing this feeling of emptiness.
Look in the mirror
The singer assesses their appearance in the hopes of finding some indication of why they feel this way.
The picture I see
The reflection in the mirror shows a physical image of the singer, but not their true self.
An angel face
Despite feeling lost and broken, the singer's external appearance remains beautiful and pure.
But it's not me... yeah
However, the singer recognizes that despite their physical appearance, they are not feeling like their true self.
Hey Hey - an angel face broken inside
Repeating the idea that one can look beautiful on the outside but feel lost and broken internally.
Hey Hey - without a trace, lost inside
The feeling of being lost is amplified by not being able to distinguish why and feeling that nobody can see what's happening inside them.
And I don't know why
Continuing to express confusion regarding their feelings.
You've gone away
The singer is missing someone who used to be a significant part of their life.
I can't stop crying
The singer is emotional and struggling to contain their sadness and pain.
'cause you are gone now
Reiterating the loss the singer has experienced.
And I'm alone
The singer is coping with their emotions and this difficult time by themselves.
In this empty home
The singer's house, which used to be filled with warmth, love, and a sense of belonging, now feels empty and lonely.
Oh no, oh no
Repeating the despair the singer is feeling about their current situation.
Wake up this morning and everything hurts
The singer is in physical and emotional pain.
I lost myself and I lost my words today
The singer is struggling to find themselves and articulate their feelings.
I am in mourning and I am in pain
Acknowledging that the singer is grieving over the loss of someone or something important.
An Angel face how to come clean again?
The singer is questioning how to move on and heal when they still appear beautiful and pure on the outside despite feeling broken on the inside.
Do you wanna help me, help me to fight?
The singer is reaching out to someone for support and assistance in this difficult time.
Do you wanna stop my daemons inside?
The singer is asking for help in dealing with their own internal turmoil.
Writer(s): ALEXANDER LYSJAKOW, JEFF COLLIER, TONY MATTHIAS, MATTHIAS BARWIG, HENNING VERLAGE, MIKE KALTOFEN
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.