Justin Callahan, P.K.A. Downlow, is one of the Northwest’s unsigned indepen… Read Full Bio ↴Justin Callahan, P.K.A. Downlow, is one of the Northwest’s unsigned independent elite’s. With one independent record; “The Time Is Now” released under himself with no major/independent distribution help; has turned into a classic giving other artist a run for their status. Downlows’ music is a reflection of his life but also his views of today’s society. Offering the fan favorite “The Time Is Now” (album available on iTunes and various digital retail stores); Downlow found his passion for music at a young age. By the age of thirteen Downlow had written and recorded his first track. Downlow has collaborated with notorious independent/underground rap acts such as Brotha Lynch Hung, Mistah F.A.B., San Quinn and much more. Downlow has landed a 6 city tour with Mistah F.A.B. as well as opening for major artist such as Twista, Gorilla Zoe, Mike Jones and many more. Downlow once quoted “Music is like a Campaign, it requires a lot of fan support and a lot of money” living by his saying, Downlow is a hardworking and highly motivated artist for his present and future success.

Once Upon A Time
Downlow Lyrics

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All alone without you yeah
So alone, so alone
Without you
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

Seems like through life problems, pleasure and pain
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)
Uh 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)
Uh 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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Downlow's song "Once Upon a Time" showcase the feelings of loss and grief experienced by the singer after the departure of a close friend. The repetition of "all alone without you" emphasizes the loneliness and void the singer feels in their friend's absence. However, there is a sense of hope present in the lyrics as well, with the singer eagerly anticipating the day they will be reunited with their friend, even if it is in death.

The second verse mentions the memories the singer and their friend shared, further emphasizing the depth of their connection and how much the friend is missed. The singer expresses their willingness to share their burdens and pain with their friend, stating "share my chains, share my cost, take my pain, take my lost." There is also a hint of regret in the lyrics, perhaps suggesting that the singer wishes they had spent more time with their friend before their departure.

Overall, the lyrics portray the complicated mix of emotions that often accompany the loss of a loved one. The sadness and longing for their presence is juxtaposed with the hope of someday being reunited and the gratitude for the memories shared.

Line by Line Meaning

All alone without you yeah
Feeling isolated and lonely without the presence of a loved one

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
Hopeful and devoted to seeing the friend again and being reunited in death

Seems like through life problems, pleasure and pain 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.
Reflecting on the memories and experiences shared with the friend and expressing loyalty and willingness to help their friend in any situation

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
Accepting the reality of being alone and struggling to understand their friend's absence

What I'm gonna do without you? Why did you leave without me? Sometimes love comes randomly But now it abandons me (abandons me)
Questioning the reason for their friend's departure and feeling abandoned by love

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
Missing their friend and feeling the presence of an empty space without them

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
Willing to share and take on the challenges in their friend's life and expressing regret for not being able to change the past

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)
Expressing the permanence of their friend's memory and acknowledging the struggles of time and distance

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
Maintaining hope and anticipation for the reunion with their friend and expressing a desire to be with them again

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
Asking for forgiveness and understanding during difficult times and reaffirming the commitment to the friendship until death

All alone without you (so alone, so alone) Uh 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
Reiterating the feelings of loneliness and the hope for a reunion with the friend until death

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARL JON KENNEDY, CHEYENNE TOZZI, MARK CURTIS ALSTON

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