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!
I Wonder Why
Down Low Lyrics
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I told you, we're ain't gonna stop
If you're ready, I wonder why?
We're gonna do it a little something like this
Sit down, open your mind, here we go
Uh, check it
It's time to bless you all with eternal hip-hop,
My rap-patters might be simple and form,
But I'm just gettin' started, my styles look warm
I guess I should drop what I burned you here for, so bunkle up, I guess you ran for the door
A girl next door has been touch for years,
And understand why she can't explain to her parents
Strange things from beginning was going on in her home
Mammie, years just don't know what she's gone
A father figure missed, she was the power day by day
Stocking this girl like carnival to clay,
She lied between the double and the deep blue scene
And he sensuane advine, even eternally,
Teardrops of freedom are running down from my eye,
Life is so unfair, I wonder why?
[Chorus]
I wonder why I don't let the man cry,
And I can't change the way that I feel inside
And I wonder why I don't runnin' or hide
From the fears and the tears that I have inside, have inside
Yeah, c'mon, uh
Swing you back, to the problem and hand and understand
She need to learn and learn to take command
Trapped inside a 4 to5 prison called her home
All alone she cries tryin' to break the syndrome
Now bare witness to this horrible scene
Was the mean she was a fiend of yours, a friend of need
Where were you? When she need you the most
I think friends like you got to remains close,
I think she called you at eleven thirty,the night Johnny be, ya hands were getting dirty
I wish she would just reach out and tell her mother
A rebuild the face of this profane lover,
Turn between silence and would see him fear
Here's a serious question while I pump it to your ear
Why people must suffer, struggle and cry,
Before someone pays attention, I wonder why?
[Chorus]
Yeah, can you hear me? Turn me up!
[Chorus: x2]
The song "I Wonder Why" by Down Low tells the story of a girl who has been abused for years by a father figure. The lyrics describe how she can't explain the strange things that have been going on in her home to her parents, and how she has been trapped inside a prison called her home, attempting to break the syndrome. The rapper urges the listener to open their mind and confront the realities of abuse and trauma that exist in the world.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I wonder why" and references the inability to change one's feelings, the fear and tears that exist within, and the need to confront and take command of one's situation. The rapper questions why people must suffer, struggle, and cry before anyone pays attention, urging the listener to take action and help those who might be in need.
The song is a poignant commentary on the pervasive issue of abuse and its long-lasting impact. The lyrics are raw and emotive, encouraging the listener to empathize with the girl and confront the uncomfortable reality of abuse.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, we're gonna keep droppin' it, see, no stop,
We will continue to release our music without any pause.
I told you, we're ain't gonna stop
I already mentioned that we won't stop creating music.
If you're ready, I wonder why?
Are you prepared to listen to our music?
We're gonna do it a little something like this
Our style will be somewhat like this.
Sit down, open your mind, here we go
Prepare yourself and be open-minded to listen to our lyrics.
It's time to bless you all with eternal hip-hop,
We're here to enrich your life with eternal hip-hop music.
Dedicate my life to the low remainders staying at the top
I am dedicating my life to those who are unnoticed and ignored but still at the top.
My rap-patters might be simple and form,
My rap style might be plain and straightforward.
But I'm just gettin' started, my styles look warm
I am just starting, and my style is just warming up.
I guess I should drop what I burned you here for, so bunkle up, I guess you ran for the door
I should let you know the harsh reality that I am about to unfold, so hold on tight.
A girl next door has been touch for years,
A girl living nearby was molested for years.
And understand why she can't explain to her parents
She is unable to explain her trauma to her parents.
Strange things from beginning was going on in her home
Unusual incidents began to occur in her house from the beginning.
Mammie, years just don't know what she's gone
Her mother is unaware of the struggles that she has faced.
A father figure missed, she was the power day by day
The absence of a father figure made her weaker day by day.
Stocking this girl like carnival to clay,
The man harassing her was slowly ruining her like a carnival game of hitting clay targets.
She lied between the double and the deep blue scene
She was stuck between two bad options and had to choose one.
And he sensuane advine, even eternally,
He touched her inappropriately, and the memory haunts her forever.
Teardrops of freedom are running down from my eye,
I am crying due to the lack of freedom that this girl is experiencing.
Life is so unfair, I wonder why?
I question the injustice of life.
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song.
Swing you back, to the problem and hand and understand
Let's go back to the issue at hand and try to comprehend it.
She need to learn and learn to take command
She needs to gather knowledge and learn to be in charge of her life.
Trapped inside a 4 to5 prison called her home
She is captive in her house, which is similar to a 4x5 prison cell.
All alone she cries tryin' to break the syndrome
She is crying alone while attempting to overcome her traumatic experience.
Now bare witness to this horrible scene
Observe this terrible scenario.
Was the mean she was a fiend of yours, a friend of need
Was it that she was your helpful friend who was going through this?
Where were you? When she need you the most
Where were you when she required your help the most?
I think friends like you got to remains close,
I presume that friends like you ought to be close to each other and offer support.
I think she called you at eleven thirty,the night Johnny be, ya hands were getting dirty
I believe that she called you at eleven thirty that night, but you were busy in shady activities.
I wish she would just reach out and tell her mother
I hope that she could confide in her mother and share her pain with her.
A rebuild the face of this profane lover,
We should defame this person who acted profanely with her.
Turn between silence and would see him fear
Choose between being quiet and letting him get away or confronting him and seeing him fear the consequences.
Here's a serious question while I pump it to your ear
Let me ask you an important question while I am speaking to you.
Why people must suffer, struggle and cry,
Why do people have to endure agony, difficulties, and tears?
Before someone pays attention, I wonder why?
Why do people only care after others suffer?
[Chorus]
Refrain from the song.
Yeah, can you hear me? Turn me up!
Am I audible? Increase the volume if necessary.
[Chorus: x2]
Refrain from the song twice.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL GONSCHOREK, HARALD SCHUBERT, JOSEPH THOMPSON, MICHAEL DALIEN, VOLKER LINDNER
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