After five full-length releases, one split, several tours and three record labels, Downway collectively decided to end their career, as band members wanted to get married and start 'normal' careers.
Discography
"Downway Is As Downway Does" (Hourglass Records, 1995)
"Kacknacker" (206 Records, 1998)
"Never Be Clever Again" (206 Records, 2000)
"Defeat Songs" (Sessions Records, 2001)
"Hometown Advantage" - Split with Belvedere (Sessions Records/Union Group 2003)
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Distress
Downway Lyrics
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She's lives in fear of the one who's supoosed to...
One who's supposed to
To care, to offer her compassion to wipe away her tears
Instead now she's a prisoner father figure, figure out,
(she's not your property)
Her life's fading
(your flesh and blood your family)
I can see that in a few short years. she may hide the memories
And no emotions just constant burning of a shattered self esteem
Here's a classic situation, I've seen it all before
She's lives in fear of the one who's supposed to...
To care, he'll deny her allegations, she's tried this all before
(deaf ears they offer nothing)
Dear ears offer nothing no remorse
(she's not your property)
Her life's fading, unsustaining
(your flesh and blood your family)
But his desire, it won't hear she's screaming
I'm screaming
The song "Distress" by Downway highlights the emotional and physical abuse that can happen in a family, particularly but not exclusively, between a father and daughter. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that this is a classic situation, that the singers have seen it all before. The daughter lives in fear of the person who is supposed to care for her, offer her compassion, and wipe away her tears. However, instead of being a supportive father figure, he has become someone who treats her as his property. Her life is fading, her self-esteem shattered, and her cries for help fall on deaf ears.
As the song progresses, we see that the daughter has made allegations against her father before, but he denies them. He shows no remorse for his actions, and his desires are more important than her well-being. The repetition of "she's not your property" and "your flesh and blood your family" highlights the toxic and coercive power dynamic at play. The daughter is trapped in a cycle of abuse and is unable to escape, despite her continued screaming for help.
This song illustrates the painful reality of family abuse, a topic that is often kept silent or swept under the rug. The lyrics provide a clear image of the emotional and physical toll that this kind of abuse can take on a person. The repetition in the song highlights the cyclical nature of abuse and the fact that, without intervention, it is likely to continue.
Line by Line Meaning
here's a classic situation, I've seen it all before
This is a common problem, one that I've witnessed regularly in the past.
She's lives in fear of the one who's supoosed to...
The person who is supposed to care for her is the one she fears.
One who's supposed to
This person holds a position of responsibility and trust.
To care, to offer her compassion to wipe away her tears
Her needs are basic, requiring only care and comfort.
Instead now she's a prisoner father figure, figure out,
Her father figure has become her captor, and she is trapped.
(she's not your property)
She is not an object that can be controlled or owned.
Her life's fading
She is losing hope and vitality.
(your flesh and blood your family)
She is connected to this abuser by blood, but that does not excuse his behavior.
But his desire it won't hear she's screaming,
The abuser is indifferent to her cries for help.
I can see that in a few short years. she may hide the memories
Her trauma will have long-lasting effects that she may choose to hide in the future.
And no emotions just constant burning of a shattered self esteem
She feels nothing but intense pain and self-doubt.
he'll deny her allegations, she's tried this all before
The abuser will not take responsibility for his actions, and she has already spoken out before.
(deaf ears they offer nothing)
Her pleas for help have fallen on deaf ears, having received no real support.
Dear ears offer nothing no remorse
There is no sympathy or regret from those who should be helping her.
Her life's fading, unsustaining
Her life is slowly slipping away, and she cannot support herself.
But his desire, it won't hear she's screaming
The abuser's own desires and wants are the only things that matter to him, and he cannot hear her pain.
I'm screaming
She is making her pain and distress known through her own cries for help.
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JRC Stargazer
This is our Number One Son, ISAAC "PUNKDRUMZ" CREASEY on the Roger's traps. This album (as were ALL EARLY DOWNWAY ALBUMS) was written and practiced in the basement of Isaac's Parents' (Toni and Jeff) home in Millrise Calgary Canada. Our beautiful Son Isaac passed away on April 16, 2017 at 41 years of age; far far too young. We miss Isaac frightfully and love Him more than the Universe is large...2 months ago•3 Scott RaynorJRC Stargazer RIP, his music will live on
Jeff Blackburn
Beautiful!
masa galactica
finalmente la consegui
friedpizza
shit, i'm the only comment
Jimmy H
third :D