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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Home Ice Advantage
Downway Lyrics
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This is no accusation the years of evidence remain
Supposing everyone breaks the pattern they've been breeding
But will they five up freely
Indoor swimming, suburban living
Fuck all the things we're taught to bring us happiness
New automotive, wallet bloated
Let go,
And know your system won't survive
Taking for granted every single gift that we've been given
Our globe is spinning on an axis of fucking decimation
No hope no explanation
From the spoiled rotten millions
They'll never give up freely
Indoor swimming, suburban living
Fuck all the things we're taught to bring us happiness
New automotive, wallet bloated
Let go,
Consider all that you're affecting,
And know your system won't
Survive
The lyrics of Downway's song "Home Ice Advantage" speak about the destruction of the world and how humans are responsible for it. The first line is a strong statement, comparing the proposed destruction of the environment to genocide. This drives home the point that what humans are doing to the earth is just as damaging and devastating as any other human-caused atrocity. The next line acknowledges that there is an abundance of evidence of this destruction, and it cannot be denied. The following lines ask people to break the pattern of behavior that has led to this point, but questions whether people are willing to give up their comforts and conveniences to make a change.
The chorus of the song talks about how society has been taught to believe that material possessions will bring happiness, but it's a false promise. The lyrics call out the luxuries that people take for granted, like indoor swimming pools and fancy cars, and implore the listener to consider the impact that their actions have on the world. The song ends on a note of hopelessness, stating that the earth's destruction is happening without explanation, and those who are causing it are unwilling to change their ways.
Line by Line Meaning
pure genocide pales in comparison to your proposal
Your proposal is even worse than genocide, which is horrifying.
This is no accusation the years of evidence remain
I'm not blaming you, but the proof of the damage is still evident.
Supposing everyone breaks the pattern they've been breeding
If we all stop following the destructive lifestyle we've been raised in,
But will they give up freely
But will people willingly give up their harmful habits?
Indoor swimming, suburban living
We've been taught that luxuries like indoor swimming and suburban lifestyles will make us happy.
Fuck all the things we're taught to bring us happiness
But in reality, everything we've been taught to make us happy is meaningless.
New automotive, wallet bloated
Our desire for new cars and wealth only adds to the problem.
Let go,
We need to let go of our materialistic lifestyles.
Consider all that you're affecting
We need to think about the consequences of our actions.
And know your system won't survive
The current system cannot last.
Taking for granted every single gift that we've been given
We've been taking the earth and its resources for granted.
Our globe is spinning on an axis of fucking decimation
We're destroying the earth at an alarming rate.
No hope no explanation
There seems to be no hope for a solution.
From the spoiled rotten millions
The wealthy and entitled are contributing to the problem.
They'll never give up freely
They won't willingly give up their privileged lifestyles.
Indoor swimming, suburban living
Even though these luxuries are contributing to the problem.
Fuck all the things we're taught to bring us happiness
We need to reject the materialistic lifestyle we've been taught will bring happiness.
New automotive, wallet bloated
Our desire for new cars and wealth only adds to the problem.
Let go,
We need to free ourselves from our destructive habits.
Consider all that you're affecting,
We need to take responsibility for the damage we're causing.
And know your system won't survive
Our current system is unsustainable.
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samuel desbiens
I cant get enough of this song its so good. Clean vocals, thoughtful lyrics, amazing guitars, bass and the drum... love the quick fills and all the changes.
Justin Mondschein
heavy as fuck, fast as hell
Riff Bear
holy shit, this is from almost a decade ago! this is soooo good. i cant believe im only hearing this now! haha
Lautaro Romero
home ice+seconds away+pardise+distress= fucking happy day =)
Emmanuel Publicidad Camilo
Fucking awesome!