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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Seconds Away
Downway Lyrics
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Spewing lies, disinformation
But we see right fucking through
Who could believe in your false agendas anyway
I refuse to sit by watch you destroy us, destroy everything I love
Empty words won't hold you up this time
Feels like seconds away, from a fate beyond control
Like seconds away, falling fast out of control
Following the end game what we'll have left is sand
Through our hands
This constant devotion to capitalist notions will be our demise
Listen to me I've had enough, I can't take it anymore
Try and find some piece of mind anywhere,
Why can't we strike at the source
Feels like seconds away, from a fate beyond control
Like seconds away, falling fast out of control
After the dust fades,
Following the end game what we'll have left is sand
Through our hands
This constant devotion to capitalist notions will be our demise
Our demise
The song "Seconds Away" by Downway is a powerful commentary on the ways in which individuals and systems can wield false information and capitalist ideologies as weapons against the greater good, leaving communities and individuals in ruins. The lyrics urge the listener to be vigilant against those who would use deception and greed to gain power, and to stand up against their destructive agendas. The lines "talk in circles, spewing lies, disinformation, but we see right fucking through" demonstrate the resilience and critical thinking that is required to resist these destructive forces.
The singer of the song refuses to sit idly by and watch as their world is destroyed by those who seek only to enrich themselves, and implores others to do the same. They acknowledge the desperation that can result when one feels their fate slipping from their control, evidenced by the repetition of the phrase "feels like seconds away," and the haunting image of what will be left after the dust fades: "sand through our hands." The notion of an impending, inevitable doom is palpable, suggesting that the damage done by those in power may already be too vast to eradicate completely.
The song's urgent message is one of resistance and defiance against those who would undermine the greater good for their own selfish gain. It serves as a call to action for listeners, urging them to remain vigilant, to think critically, and to stand up against those who would destroy everything that they hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
talk in circles
Speaking without saying anything of substance, avoiding giving direct answers.
Spewing lies, disinformation
Deliberately spreading falsehoods and misleading information.
But we see right fucking through
However, we are not fooled and can see through their deception.
Who could believe in your false agendas anyway
Nobody would genuinely believe in their deceitful plans.
I refuse to sit by watch you destroy us, destroy everything I love
I am not going to watch passively as they ruin our lives and everything we cherish.
Empty words won't hold you up this time
The deceptive language and promises will not work in their favor this time.
Feels like seconds away, from a fate beyond control
The impending doom and disaster feels like it's about to happen any moment.
Like seconds away, falling fast out of control
It's happening so swiftly and uncontrollably, like we're quickly losing control.
After the dust fades, Following the end game what we'll have left is sand, Through our hands
Once the chaos is over, all that will remain is barren and desolate, having slipped through our fingers.
This constant devotion to capitalist notions will be our demise
The unrelenting loyalty to capitalist ideologies will lead to our downfall.
Listen to me I've had enough, I can't take it anymore
I have reached my limit and cannot endure this any longer.
Try and find some piece of mind anywhere, Why can't we strike at the source
We need to find a sense of peace somewhere and figure out how to attack the root of the problem.
Our demise
Our downfall is imminent.
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Room: I'll close the door so people won't see you crying
Mirror: don't worry I know your true self
Shower: I won't Make fun of your voice
Pillows: it's okay ill be here when you cry
Teddys: I don't care if you hate me you can hug me when you're sad
Light: I'll make it dark so you can sleep
Bed: even if you are heavy it doesn't matter because the only thing that matters is you
TV: I hope I calm you down while watching videos
Mind: I'm great at keeping secrets
Songs: I'll distract you while your parents fight
Blanket: hug me if you're sad
Clothes: I won't blame your body type
Food: eat! Eat! Stop starving yourself!
Fan: I hope you'll be okay so you won't be hot
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Your skin is not a paper, don't cut it
Your face isn't a mask,don't cover it
Your body isn't a book, don't judge it
Your life isn't a movie, don't end it
Your heart isn't a door, don't lock it
Your neck is not a coat,don't hang it
You need to smile
Be you...we need you on this earth don't leave
Your beautiful...just the way you are....💞
@a_paradise_bird
let me down s l o w l y
@elyssanparker
if you wanna go then I'll be so lonely
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if you're leaving baby let me down slowly
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@eatenbythew0rms
if you wanna go then i'll be so lonely
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if you're leaving baby let me down slowly
@BeastGamingYT9611
It's 2024, 5 years since the song uploaded but still this song gives same feel when I listen it. ❤
@WS-Kakashi220
❤
@sehrishqueen67
SO TRUE🙂
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Facts😁