Down With Webster formed in Toronto in the late 90's, beginning as a high school talent show jam band. They recently signed with Universal Motown in April 2009.
In 2007, after multiple demo releases, they released their self titled album and it was available on the Kill The 8 store, as well as merch.
And in 2008, Down With Webster won the Rogers Mobile/Universal Music best unsigned artist in Canada award, and in 2009 both KISS front man Gene Simmons and Timbaland expressed interest in signing the band to their respective labels. According Timbaland, "That group is the most amazing and creative, innovative group that’s going to come out in 2010."
The band's debut EP Time to Win Vol. 1 was released on October 6, 2009, and the single "Rich Girl$" debuted on the Canadian Hot 100 at #47 for the week of October 24, 2009, and peaked at #21 on January 9, 2010. The follow-up single "Your Man" was released to Canadian radio stations in January 2010. Since then it has peaked at #12 on the Canadian Hot 100, outperforming their debut single on the chart. In August 2010, the band released "Whoa is Me" as their last single on the "Time to Win, Vol. 1" EP.
From mid-October 2010 through late November, Down with Webster toured with 3oh!3 on the "Streets of Gold" tour. They gained a large American following during this. After the tour, the boys arrived back to Toronto to finish recording their follow-up album, "Time to Win, Vol. 2" before their own headlining tour, "Wintour 2011". The album was released on November 1st, 2011
The band is from the Beaches neighbourhood in Toronto and have played the Beaches International Jazz Festival from 2003-2005 and can be seen walking around this neighbourhood in the summer.
They released their final album "Party For Your Life" on January 28th, 2014 to rave reviews. Amanda Hather of Canadian Beats gave the album a 4.5/5, saying "Whether you are a fan of all of the genres that Down With Webster somehow manage to mix into their songs, there is something for everyone on this album." Davina Sinnatamby of Tangible Sound gave the album a 4/5, closing her review with "So if you feel like a shot of something stronger that caffeine or alcohol; I'd recommend listening to this whole album. The songs don't just make you want to get up and dance; the fast rhythms, smooth rhymes and poetic lyrics make you want to live forever."
After a few years without producing any music or performing any live shows, the band posted on their Facebook on June 2, 2017, that they would be going on a hiatus. Gillett, Armes, Hunter, and Martino formed a new band called Honors. Bucky has started a new project called Karter Park with original Down with Webster member Kierscey. Ferris has built a following as a DJ in Toronto.
Royalty
Down with Webster Lyrics
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A bunch of bad habits and you wear 'em like a crown
Your royalty around here better get down
Your royalty around here better get down
Addicted to the lights and the sounds and the flashes
Trashes for best friends back stage passes
Cheap vodka and three sodas got her leaned over
So driven she don't need chauffeurs
If she's above the bar that's a chin up
And getting lit up's the only thing that's relevant
When all that's in your closet is designer or a skeleton
Full time women in this bitch no part time
Stickin to the drinks like bar lines
Down's them now you're in the royalty
Life of the party don't question her loyalty
Playin all night games
Every day's the same
Pull out the red carpet for the walk of shame
Nothin' to loose but a lot to gain
Same yeah you know her name royalty let her reign
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Baby stand tall
You can have it all ohh
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Lookin for a bottle
You can have 'em all
You can have them all
You can have them all
You don't wait in line
People wait in line for 'em
Props to promoters sayin he's with the owner
Don't play poker what she can hold them aces
Spades, got a couple waitin'
In the palace with a chalice of patron
Bottle be accepted food be thrown
And guys talk shit while the girls eyes watch it
He on some pride rock shit
He had a flashin' of life
Fast girls and late nights
Every night's the same
Bottle's of champagne
Girl with the song on
Singin in the rain
Everybody's leavin now money ain't a thing
'Cause we ain't got a frame cuz we never played for it
Ha just play it for us and he play it for us
So them cups are never empty when everybody thirsty
She walk the red carpet til it's dirty
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Baby stand tall
You can have it all ohh
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Lookin for a bottle
You can have 'em all
You can have them all
You can have them all
You gotta give your blood
She'll learn it on the streets
Now baby it's your next
Now every body's gotta eat
You're better off alone
You're better off than me
When everytime I'm gone I'm everything you need
You got it on your face
It's painted on the walls
You're looking for a bottle but you can have them all
You said it all before
You fast for the feast
Atleast I care and you can get least
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Baby stand tall
You can have it all ohh
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Lookin for a bottle
You can have 'em all
You can have them all
You can have them all
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Baby stand tall
You can have it all ohh
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Lookin for a bottle
You can have 'em all
You can have them all
You can have them all
Addicted to the lights and sounds
A bunch of bad habits and you wear 'em like a crown
Your royalty around here better get down
Your royalty around here better get down
The song “Royalty” by Down with Webster is a track that describes the life of partying, luxury, and opulence enjoyed by people who frequent clubs and events. The lyrics provide a peek into the world of people who are caught up in the glitz and glam of the party lifestyle. The first stanza of the song portrays individuals who are addicted to lights, sounds, and flashes of cameras; people who wear bad habits like crowns, ones who relish in the fact that they are royalty in their circles. The song talks about VIPs who are always above the bar and women who are full-time partiers. In short, the lyrics represent a picture of people who love to live in the moment and enjoy the party.
The second stanza of the song continues to describe the party lifestyle, with reference to the people who skip queues, boast to promoters, play poker, and so on. The lyrics also touch on the subject of fast girls and late nights, indicating the desire for excitement, flirtation and parties that never stop. The song ends with a reference to those who are addicted to the party lifestyle and who believe that they can have it all. Overall, the lyrics of the song “Royalty” by Down with Webster are a portrayal of the hedonistic lifestyle of a certain subset of people who live for the moment and thrive on excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Addicted to the lights and sounds
Obsessed with the excitement and energy of the party scene
A bunch of bad habits and you wear 'em like a crown
You embrace your vices and seem to revel in your self-destructive behavior
Your royalty around here better get down
You're at the top of the social ladder and people should acknowledge and respect your status
Addicted to the lights and the sounds and the flashes
You're constantly seeking stimulation and sensation, always craving more excitement
Trashes for best friends back stage passes
Your social circle consists of people who are just as wild and reckless as you are
Cheap vodka and three sodas got her leaned over
You're not afraid to indulge in cheap, low-quality booze and you have a high tolerance for it
So driven she don't need chauffeurs
You're self-reliant and don't need anyone else to get what you want
And if you're not VIP then give up
If you're not part of the exclusive inner circle, you're not worth paying attention to
If she's above the bar that's a chin up
If you want to impress her, you'll have to work hard and show her that you're worthy of her attention
And getting lit up's the only thing that's relevant
For you, the only thing that matters is partying and getting drunk/high
When all that's in your closet is designer or a skeleton
Your identity is defined by what you wear and how you look, and you don't have any real depth or substance to you
Full time women in this bitch no part time
You're surrounded by women who are just as devoted to the party scene as you are, and there's no room for half-heartedness in this lifestyle
Stickin to the drinks like bar lines
You're always holding a drink in your hand, and you're so committed to partying that you'll wait in line for alcohol
Down's them now you're in the royalty
If you can keep up with her drinking and partying, you've earned a spot in her social circle
Life of the party don't question her loyalty
She's the center of attention and everyone wants to be around her, so don't doubt her loyalty to her friends
Playin all night games
You love the thrill of the night and the games that come with it
Every day's the same
You're caught in a cycle of partying and debauchery, and it's become monotonous and dull
Pull out the red carpet for the walk of shame
Even when you're embarrassed and ashamed of your behavior, you still demand special treatment and attention
Nothin' to loose but a lot to gain
You have nothing to lose by continuing your reckless behavior, but you stand to gain a lot of fun and excitement
Same yeah you know her name royalty let her reign
Everyone knows who she is and recognizes her status as a queen of the party scene
The crown it lies and it won't fall
Despite her flaws and destructive behavior, she still holds a position of power and influence
Baby stand tall
Despite the challenges and obstacles she faces, she needs to hold herself with confidence and poise
You can have it all ohh
She has everything she wants and needs, and knows that she's in control of her own destiny
Lookin for a bottle
She's always seeking the next drink, the next high, the next thrill
You can have 'em all
She's willing to share her vices and indulgences with anyone who wants to join her
You gotta give your blood
You have to be willing to sacrifice everything, including your own health and well-being, to keep up with her party lifestyle
She'll learn it on the streets
Her wisdom and expertise comes from her years of experience in the party scene
Now baby it's your next
If you want to join her social circle and earn her respect, you have to prove yourself
Now every body's gotta eat
Everyone is looking out for themselves and trying to get what they can out of the party scene
You're better off alone
It's not worth sacrificing your own values and health to join her destructive lifestyle
You're better off than me
She recognizes that her behavior is ultimately self-destructive and not worth emulating
When everytime I'm gone I'm everything you need
She knows that people depend on her for their entertainment and excitement, even if it's not healthy for them
You got it on your face
Her reputation as a party queen is written all over her face and in her actions
It's painted on the walls
Her influence and power is evident everywhere in the club and in the social scene
You said it all before
Her behavior is not unique or original, and it's become boring and predictable
You fast for the feast
You're so focused on the excitement and pleasure of partying that you'll ignore everything else, even if it's not good for you
Atleast I care and you can get least
She recognizes that her behavior is not caring or healthy, and implies that others should try to rise above it
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARMES, GILLETT, HUNTER, MARTINO, ARON TUREST-ZWARTZ, JULIO SIGAUQUE, KYLA-ROSE SMITH, NEIL JOHN FRANCIS HAWKS, PETER COHEN, SIMON ATTWELL, ZOLANI MAHOLA
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N P
Oh my god, these guys were so underrated. I grew up listening to their music and listening to it now brings back so many memories.
Sola Fleur
It always blew my mind how this never picked up in the U.S. It's seriously a perfect single for radio.
Canadians-Please tell me this got airplay in your neck of the woods? 😭
Doctor Kira
It didn't pick up in the U.S. because it actually has meaning and a point to it. Y'know, that shit regular hip hop used to have.
Brandon Prelutsky
Canadian. Love this song!
Chris Xavier
💯- it was definitely playing in Canada back in the day
Becca Cala
oh ya I heard it Roarr!
Cole Paterson
I certainly heard it around. The radio in Ontario is always showcasing local artists. 🇨🇦
506
I miss Down With Webster so much... Sucks they aren't a thing anymore.
Lvl 1 Glaceon
Truest true I've seen all day
Ky
What happened to them?