Downtown Brown have asked that they be tagged as "butt funk" here on this m… Read Full Bio ↴Downtown Brown have asked that they be tagged as "butt funk" here on this majestic website. Assailing all within reach in their spastic sideshow, the shape-shifting entity known as DOWNTOWN BROWN have radiated a legend so fantastical only Orson Welles could narrate their biography. Culminating in a weird mutant sound through rapid juxtapositions of rock, metal, punk, funk and experimental sounds, DOWNTOWN BROWN have forged a diverse sound that is as fully developed as well as it is broadly enjoyable. Having hypnotized thousands throughout the Midwest with their outright stupidity and nostalgic 80's-cheese-arena-rock live show, DTB have given new meaning to the term "laser-charged turbo fury." An omnipresent, high-drawing act in their hometown of Detroit--but still humble!--DOWNTOWN BROWN have long pursued a grassroots mission to unite the eccentrics of the world by creating an environment where "no man shall feel stupid for wearing a giant foam cowboy hat." The quest has hammered on since 2001, with numerous independent albums along the way – all of which have garnered strong reviews from both international and local publications, most notably METAL MANIACS and PIT MAGAZINE.

The band signed with DC-JAM records in August 2010.

Welcome To The Acropolis
Downtown Brown Lyrics

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Back in 83, I was watching the TV, it was a well- produced documentary about NOSTRADAMUS prophecies. "From the east fire will rain from the sky. Mountains will crumble, millions will die." Since that day it's been easy for me to possess a pesimistic attitude about the future of society. Now it's right in front of me, WORLD WAR III on ABC!!!! Open your eyes can't you see the TIME HAS COME!!! WELCOME TO THE ACROPOLIS. Didn't think it'd ever come to this. As the city crumbles we shall run to the hills. The fight for survival: we possess the will. Before we depart we need snacks and supplies. Those who oppose us, by PHOTON will DIE!!!! Walking slow, down the crystal canyon, looking the guantlet in the eye. Hunting down the SILVERWULF, with lazer beams that crush the sky!!! BATTLE FIGHTERS, lazer warriors, turnin up the tiger heat. Proud destroyers, coming for ya, with the moves that can't be beat. As they walk through the ring of fire, only TURBO DEATH can be done. True love, Photon heart, THE BATTLE MUST BE WON!!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Downtown Brown's song Welcome to the Acropolis are dark and foreboding, reflecting the pessimistic attitude towards the future of society. In the opening lines, the artist references a television documentary about Nostradamus' prophecies, particularly the one about "fire raining from the sky" and "mountains crumbling." This negative outlook sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the artist describes the impending doom of World War III and the need for survival.

The artist uses vivid imagery to describe the chaos and destruction caused by the war. They talk about the city crumbling and people fleeing to the hills in search of safety. The lyrics also mention a need for supplies and snacks before leaving, suggesting a sense of desperation and urgency. The artist then shifts focus to the battle, describing the use of laser beams and other futuristic technology to fight against the enemy.

The song's overall message seems to be one of resilience and determination in the face of an uncertain future. Despite the bleak outlook, the artist asserts that they possess the will to fight and survive. Overall, the song uses vivid and dystopian imagery to paint a picture of a world on the brink of collapse.

Line by Line Meaning

Back in 83, I was watching the TV, it was a well- produced documentary about NOSTRADAMUS prophecies.
In 1983, while watching a high-quality documentary about the predictions of Nostradamus on television, I came to believe in the credibility of his prophecies.

"From the east fire will rain from the sky. Mountains will crumble, millions will die."
According to Nostradamus, there will be severe damage caused by a fiery rain in the East that results in the collapse of mountains and the loss of many lives.

Since that day it's been easy for me to possess a pesimistic attitude about the future of society.
Ever since I watched that documentary, I have been inclined to have a negative outlook about the future of humanity.

Now it's right in front of me, WORLD WAR III on ABC!!!! Open your eyes can't you see the TIME HAS COME!!!
Today, I can see with my own eyes that what was once thought to be an impossible event is happening. The third world war is on ABC television, and there is no denying the fact that the time has come for us to confront reality.

WELCOME TO THE ACROPOLIS.
I welcome you to the Acropolis - a fortress that symbolizes human resilience and strength in times of peril and crisis.

Didn't think it'd ever come to this.
I never thought it would come to this extreme scenario.

As the city crumbles we shall run to the hills.
As the city falls apart and becomes more dangerous, we must retreat to the hills for our own safety.

The fight for survival: we possess the will.
In order to survive, we must be determined to fight and survive.

Before we depart we need snacks and supplies.
Before we leave the city, we must gather food and other resources to aid us on our quest to survive.

Those who oppose us, by PHOTON will DIE!!!!
Our opposition shall meet their doom by the force of PHOTON energy!

Walking slow, down the crystal canyon, looking the guantlet in the eye.
Slowly and with determination we march down a canyon made of crystal to face our fears head-on.

Hunting down the SILVERWULF, with lazer beams that crush the sky!!!
We relentlessly pursue the enemy Silverwulf and overpower them with lasers that emit an impressive beam of light.

BATTLE FIGHTERS, lazer warriors, turnin up the tiger heat.
As we prepare for battle, we become laser warriors who embody the fierce energy of a tiger.

Proud destroyers, coming for ya, with the moves that can't be beat.
We are the ones who will put an end to this destruction and chaos, with a plan that we know can't fail.

As they walk through the ring of fire, only TURBO DEATH can be done.
As they enter the ring of fire, only the outcome of complete and utter destruction can be expected.

True love, Photon heart, THE BATTLE MUST BE WON!!!
We fight with the greatest force of all - the power of true love from the Photon heart. We must win this battle!

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