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.
She's Dope
Down with Webster Lyrics
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But you're dope girl
I don't drink babe
But you're Tanqueray.
I'm the only one who be doing I'd be checking you out
But I see plenty fine girls that don't open my mouth
I know your momma don't like me or what I'm about
We go to all the same parties and you don't know my name
It's probably cause I never won the damn football game
But I'm honest yeah, you gotta put me on this yeah.
I try to tell you what you want to hear, but I'm wrong
I probably won't amount to much, but this song
You're saying that you're outta my league
But what's a little white lie to me?
I don't smoke girl
But you're dope girl
I don't drink babe
But you're Tanqueray.
Yep, yep, yep
Yeah I'm chronic
Straight gin no tonic
And you know that you got it
So just go ahead and flaunt it (huh)
And now I want it
Yep, I want it
One hand on your waist
So I got five on it
Okay, you're not what I'm used to, far from usual
Cause being dope's much better than being beautiful
I'm not even worried about other guys pursuing you
Girl you're a star, attention is nothing new to you
Oh, ain't I innocent, not even a little bit
A bottle at the booth it isn't mine girl, finish it
You know all the nice spots, I know all the blemishes
I'm just being honest, ain't that better than a gentleman?
I try to tell you what you want to hear, but I'm wrong
I probably won't amount to much, but this song
Your saying that you're outta my league
But what's a little white lie to me?
I don't smoke girl
But you're dope girl
I don't drink babe
But you're tanqueray.
Yeah, yeah
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
I'll break the rules, I know girl
I won't change for you but you're dope girl
I'll face the news, don't go girl
I won't change for you but you're dope!
I don't smoke girl
But you're dope girl
I don't drink babe
But you're tanqueray.
But you're a dope girl
The song She's Dope by Down with Webster is a pop-rap track with lyrics that speak about the irresistible allure of a girl who is 'dope'. The term 'dope' is used here to refer to being cool, extraordinary, or exceptional. The chorus suggests that the singer may not be a typical partygoer who indulges in the usual vices of drinking and smoking, but despite that, the girl he's attracted to is 'dope'. He admits that he's not what the girl is used to, but that doesn't stop him from wanting her. He also acknowledges that he's not perfect, and things might not work out between them, but he's willing to try.
The song also touches upon themes like social awkwardness, insecurity, and self-doubt. The singer feels out of place in social situations and often struggles to make a connection with the people around him, including the girl he's attracted to. He talks about how his honesty sometimes gets the better of him and how he tries to please others but ends up being wrong. The song seems to suggest that the girl he's attracted to might not be interested in him due to his social standing or lack of success, but he's still drawn to her and finds her irresistible.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't smoke girl
I am not a smoker, but you are remarkable as a girl
But you're dope girl
You are incredible and impressive as a girl
I don't drink babe
I am not a drinker, but you are intoxicating as a woman
But you're Tanqueray.
You are high class and refined like the Tanqueray gin
I'm the only one who be doing I'd be checking you out
I am always admiring you even when no one else is
But I see plenty fine girls that don't open my mouth
There are many attractive girls around me, but they don't make me speechless like you do
I know your momma don't like me or what I'm about
I understand that your mother has some issues with me or the things I do
I'm always trying to do what's right, it just don't work out
I am constantly making an effort to behave correctly, but I don't always succeed
We go to all the same parties and you don't know my name
We attend the same events, but you don't recognize me
It's probably cause I never won the damn football game
I suppose it's because I was never the star in football
But I'm honest yeah, you gotta put me on this yeah.
But I am sincere, and you should trust me on this one
I try to tell you what you want to hear, but I'm wrong
I attempt to say what you wish to hear, but it's inaccurate
I probably won't amount to much, but this song
I will most likely not achieve much, but this song is an exception
You're saying that you're outta my league
You are claiming that you are of higher standard than me
But what's a little white lie to me?
However, a small lie does not bother me at all
Yep, yep, yep
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah I'm chronic
I am addicted to you
Straight gin no tonic
Mixed drinks are not my thing
And you know that you got it
You are aware of your attractiveness
So just go ahead and flaunt it (huh)
Therefore, you should confidently show it off
And now I want it
And now I desire you even more
Yep, I want it
Yes, I very much want you
One hand on your waist
With my hand on your waist
So I got five on it
I am willing to make a wager on my chances with you
Okay, you're not what I'm used to, far from usual
You are not like the girls I typically encounter, far from ordinary
Cause being dope's much better than being beautiful
Because being incredible is superior to being beautiful
I'm not even worried about other guys pursuing you
I am not worried about other guys trying to win you over
Girl you're a star, attention is nothing new to you
You are a superstar, and receiving attention is not new to you
Oh, ain't I innocent, not even a little bit
Oh, am I innocent? Not even slightly
A bottle at the booth it isn't mine girl, finish it
There is a bottle at the table, but it's not mine; you can finish it
You know all the nice spots, I know all the blemishes
You are familiar with all the good places, and I am knowledgeable of all the flaws
I'm just being honest, ain't that better than a gentleman?
I am only being truthful, isn't that better than pretending?
I'll break the rules, I know girl
I will violate the rules, I am aware, girl
I won't change for you but you're dope girl
I will not transform for you, but you are still fantastic, girl
I'll face the news, don't go girl
I will confront the truth, don't leave, girl
But you're a dope girl
But, you are an amazing girl
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDREW ADAM MARTINO, CAMERON GORDON HUNTER, MARTIN SEJA, PATRICK ALEXANDER WILLIAM GILLETT, TYLER WILLIAM ARMES
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@CrystalMatthews93
when I met them, they were SUCH gentlemen. they are the nicest people EVER <3
@hallie8252
You met them?
@mecaillagladue2473
I met them at this pizza place in Toronto in 2012. They were the chillest dudes ever
@PatchesXl
I followed them on their Canadian tour was at every show. Same with I'll Scarlett
@user-uj6og4gb5g
same!! SO nice and polite and genuinely grateful. very respectful to female fans and not at all "bros" !
@jaysilva5854
Top 5 best Canadian bands of 2000s!
@julias664
I remember watching this on tv as a kid and being so confused but also loving the hell out of it
@anerdisalive
Miss Down With Webster
@Jvarls14
Same breh
@Ryan-p1ge0n
Legit.