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!
Once Upon A Time
Down Low Lyrics
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So alone, so alone
Without you (X2)
Until that day I see you again
Death do us part your long lost friend
Can't wait to see your face again
I'll be here for you my friend
I've always been here and I will remain
Remembering the days and the times we shared
If you need me yo! I'd be right there.
But now you're all gone
And I'm here all alone
And now I must face life on my own
I wish you could be here to hold my hand
Somethings in life I can't understand
What I'm gonna do without you?
Why did you leave without me?
Sometimes love comes randomly
But now it abandons me (abandons me)
Every morning I wish I could see your face
Now a quiet void lies here in you place
And till that day I see you again
Death do us part your long lost friend
All alone without you (so alone, so alone)
Uuh all alone without you
Until that day I see you again
Death do us part your long lost friend
Can't wait to see your face again
I'll be here for you my friend
Share my chains, share my cost
Take my pain, take my lost
And if I could turn back the hands of time
We would be here together now in our minds
Forever in my thoughts, shall your vision run
Till the end of time, till times undone
This world is dividing us
And can't provide for us (but still)
But still I believe I'll reach that day
And when I come up around your way
Always have a place reserved for me
And where I deserve to be
And if I seem to be lost in the storm
Forgive me, by and by, and keep me norm
'cause till that day I see you again
Death do us part your long lost friend
All alone without you (so alone, so alone)
Uuh all alone without you
Until that day I see you again
Death do us part your long lost friend
Can't wait to see your face again
I'll be here for you my friend
The lyrics of Down Low's song "Once Upon a Time" depict the pain and loneliness that come with losing a friend or loved one. The song is a tribute to a long lost friend who has passed away, and the lyrics express the singer's longing to be reunited with this friend. The opening lines of the song "All alone without you yeah, So alone, so alone, Without you" set the mood for the rest of the song. The singer is grieving the loss of a friend and is struggling to adjust to life without them.
The singer reminisces on the times they shared, saying "Remembering the days and the times we shared, If you need me yo! I'd be right there." The singer also expresses their hope of being reunited with their friend someday when they say, "And till that day I see you again, Death do us part your long lost friend." Despite the pain and loneliness they feel, the singer remains loyal to their friend, promising to be there for them even in death.
Overall, "Once Upon a Time" is a touching tribute to the enduring power of friendship and love, even in the face of loss and grief.
Line by Line Meaning
All alone without you yeah
I am all by myself without you
So alone, so alone
I feel incredibly alone
Without you (X2)
You are not here with me
Until that day I see you again
I am eagerly waiting for the day we meet again
Death do us part your long lost friend
Our friendship will last even beyond death
Can't wait to see your face again
I miss you terribly and can't wait to see you
I'll be here for you my friend
I will always be there for you no matter what
Seems like through life problems, pleasure and pain
We have been through a lot together
I've always been here and I will remain
I have always been and will continue to be by your side
Remembering the days and the times we shared
I cherish the memories we have created together
If you need me yo! I'd be right there.
I am always here for you when you need me
But now you're all gone
You are no longer here with me
And I'm here all alone
I am left here all by myself
And now I must face life on my own
I have to deal with life's challenges without you
I wish you could be here to hold my hand
I wish you could support me and provide comfort
Somethings in life I can't understand
I cannot comprehend certain things in life
What I'm gonna do without you?
I don't know how I can survive without you
Why did you leave without me?
I question why you had to leave before me
Sometimes love comes randomly
Love can come unexpectedly
But now it abandons me (abandons me)
But now it has left me feeling abandoned
Every morning I wish I could see your face
Every day I wish I could see you again
Now a quiet void lies here in you place
Your absence has left an emptiness
Share my chains, share my cost
I am willing to share my burdens with you
Take my pain, take my lost
I want to give you my pain and losses
And if I could turn back the hands of time
If only I could go back in time
We would be here together now in our minds
We could still be together in memories
Forever in my thoughts, shall your vision run
You will always be in my thoughts and memories
Till the end of time, till times undone
You will always be with me until the end of time
This world is dividing us
This world is keeping us apart
And can't provide for us (but still)
This world cannot give us what we need
But still I believe I'll reach that day
Despite this, I still have hope that we will reunite
And when I come up around your way
When I see you again
Always have a place reserved for me
Save a spot for me
And where I deserve to be
Where I should rightfully be
And if I seem to be lost in the storm
If I become lost in life's difficulties
Forgive me, by and by, and keep me norm
Forgive me and help me stay strong
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM PAUL TINLEY, HENRY OLUSEGUN ADEOLA SAMUEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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