There is more than one artist/band called Downer:

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1) "We called ourselves Downer - maybe we jinxed ourselves from the get-go," says guitarist and co-founder Aaron Silberman. The Orange County based four-piece's Roadrunner debut is an eleven song tangle of emotion and gigantic riffmongery huge rock ambitions infused with hardcore intensity. From the appropriately-titled introductory burn of "Flex" to the last gasp of "Curbed", Downer is a non-stop groove down a melodic and darkened drain.

"We get our work ethic from growing up in the Orange County hardcore/straight edge scene," say vocalist John Scott. It's always been a grassroots/do it yourself thing. I find that relying on someone else usually results in being let down." That feeling is core to the longstanding partnership between
Silberman and Scott, both veterans of the late 80's, early 90's Orange County Hardcore scene - Scott with Headfirst and Silberman with Mission Impossible. Both spent their musical adolescence side by side with bands like Inside Out (who gave the world Rage Against the Machine frontman Zach De La Rocha) and The Offspring. "Our first gig as Downer was with The Offspring in a pizza parlor in Norco in front of about four people!" Aaron laughs. "Our second show was at the Whiskey with Korn opening for us!" It never seemed the right time - til now, Downer struggled through the morass of trend and time, with two independent releases, a self-titled five song EP and a 1997 album, "Wrestling With Jesus", both on the tiny Ammunition label.

With influences ranging between U2, Jane's Addiction and Fugazi, Downer had to prove themselves regardless of who they played in front of. 1996 found the band traversing America with metal-core warlords, Earth Crisis. The following year Downer ripped it up in front of an Arizona Lollapalooza crowd. "Both of those experiences were amazing," states Scott. "They pushed us to be fierce. Our heads were shaved. We were playing music that didn't fit in and kids were getting into it. That's what makes this so worth it for us.." And that sheer will to overcome even the most indifferent crowd is what seems to drive Downer. "We could have walked away from this so many times," says the singer. "We can't."

Many bass players, drummers and gigs later, cut to producer Bob Marlette's (Black Sabbath, Sinistar, Tony Iommi) home studio during December 1999. With drummer Tracey Sledge , in tow, the 'record' button was pressed and Downer was delivering. Having struggled over the past few months writing the record, once production was in full swing, the results were staggering. "It took us maybe two weeks to get it down," states the frontman. "No wasted time. Working with Bob was awesome. He got performances out of all of us we never would have thought we were capable of." The end of recording saw the entrance of Jed Hathaway, originally a guitar player that stepped over to bass to join the Downer fold.

True to its name, Downer isn't exactly an easy or exceedingly pleasant trip. Take the disturbing cover artwork by cult hero and Metallica scribbler, Pushead as a warning, then go full-throttle with the energetic pound of the
first single "Last Time". Soaring and infectious from the first note, it's a high-energy bludgeon imbued with what Aaron sums up as "the reality of the situation." For frontman John Scott, Downer's lyrical viewpoint isn't anything but "...total honesty. What we all face in our lives. They may not be the happiest things...but I'm probably not the happiest person. ("Last Time"] is about how you're so sick and tired of letting people down, you're ready to climb up to the roof and end the dissapointment permanently."

The singer pauses for a moment. "It's about getting by day by day and not letting things keep you down. All that stuff comes and goes. Money woes. Job stress. Disappointment. Eventually, you'll get through it." So when you're on the ledge, looking down - "Jump!" the frontman laughs, correcting himself. "No, fight, get through it."

Downer: eleven songs of frustration, desperation and salvation. The sound of music from the brink

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3) Downer is a grunge band from germany. Members include Micha (git./voc.), Thekla (bass), Martin (drums)

4) Downer is a Pop-Punk/Emo band from Cleveland.
http://downercleveland.bandcamp.com/album/the-worst-year-of-my-life

5) A Dreamy Noise Pop band from Hong Kong.
https://www.facebook.com/downerlab/info

6) Downer was a Death Metal/Grindcore band from Australia formed in 1992. They released a full length album in 1994 and a demo in 1995. There seems to be a slight confusion with the name of their full length album since it appears named in two ways: Grater Scrape or Greater Scrape.

Born Again
Downer Lyrics

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Eyes wide
Life forces us
To feed of our own fears
Of others
In order to
Further our own interest

Political agendas

Religious separation
Economic devastation
And racial segregation

I've learned
Life forces us
To feed on our own fears
Of others
In order to
Further our own interest

Political agendas
Religious separation
Economic devastation
And racial segregation
Save me!

We're taught only to take
We're taught only to take
I've nothing left to give
I've nothing left to give

Political agendas
Religious separation
Economic devastation
And racial segregation
How much longer till we fall apart?
Born for nothing

We're taught only to take
Only to take
Only to take
We're taught only to take

Only to take
Only to take

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Downer's song Born Again speak to the idea that humans are inherently selfish and often act out of fear and self-interest rather than compassion and empathy for others. The first verse highlights this concept by suggesting that we are forced to feed off our own fears of others in order to further our own interests. This is exemplified by the political agendas, religious separation, economic devastation, and racial segregation that are prevalent in our world. The repetition of this idea in the chorus emphasizes the sadness and desperation the singer feels, as they cry out for someone to save them from this cycle of fear and selfishness. The final line, "Born for nothing," suggests a sense of hopelessness and futility in the face of these larger societal problems.

One interesting aspect of this song is the way it critiques societal structures without offering a clear solution. The repeated refrain of "we're taught only to take" suggests that this selfishness is ingrained in us from a young age, but the song doesn't really delve into what could be done to change that. Instead, it presents a bleak picture of the world and leaves the listener to grapple with their own feelings of hopelessness or motivation to create change.

Another interesting aspect of this song is the role of music in this kind of societal critique. Downer is a punk band, and punk rock has a long history of political commentary and activism. The harsh, aggressive tone of the music matches the urgency and frustration of the lyrics, and the repetition of the chorus can be seen as a kind of call to action. The cathartic release of screaming along with the refrain "only to take" can also be seen as a form of engagement or resistance.

Overall, the lyrics to Born Again are a powerful critique of societal structures that perpetuate selfishness, fear, and inequality. The repetitive structure of the song emphasizes the cyclical nature of these problems, but also provides a kind of rallying cry for those who want to resist them.

Line by Line Meaning

Eyes wide
We are alert and fully awake

Life forces us
We are compelled by the nature of existence

To feed of our own fears
To consume our own apprehensions

Of others
Concerning those different from ourselves

In order to
For the purpose of

Further our own interest
Advancing our individual benefit

Political agendas
Hidden motivations behind political policies

Religious separation
Divisions caused by religious discrepancies

Economic devastation
Crushing poverty and financial instability

And racial segregation
Separation based solely on race

I've learned
I now understand