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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The Perfect Mind
Downway Lyrics
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The revelation has begun (the revelation has begun)
Some say that I need help but they dont realize
Insanity just sounds like so much fun
No more crossing in the walkways
No even cares if Im on time
Please be polite and just ignore me
Taking pills now every morning
My license to be fucked up all the time
Ive become good friends with the walls and traffic signs
Screaming at the cars as they drive by
No more crossing in the walkways
No even cares if Im on time
Please be polite and just ignore me
The perfect scam hatched by the perfect mind
Ive never been so sane
The lyrics to Downway's song "The Perfect Mind" touch upon themes of isolation, mental illness, and a desire for liberation through madness. The singer is at home, seemingly alone, watching the phone ring. The revelation has begun, and while some people may say they need help, to the singer, insanity seems like a better option.
The sense of isolation is further emphasized through the line "no more crossing in the walkways," suggesting that the singer may have withdrawn from society or is being avoided by others. Despite this loneliness, the singer seems to relish in their madness, taking pills every morning and becoming friends with the walls and traffic signs. They even scream at passing cars, suggesting a disconnect from reality.
Throughout the song, the singer speaks of a "perfect scam hatched by the perfect mind." This line can be interpreted as a reference to society's expectations for conformity and normalcy, a system that the singer has rejected. In their madness, they have found a way to escape this system and embrace their true selves.
Overall, "The Perfect Mind" speaks to a desire for liberation through madness and a rejection of societal norms. It portrays the isolation and disconnect that can come with mental illness, while also highlighting the potential allure of escaping reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I sit at home and watch the phone ring
I am inactive and choose to ignore calls.
The revelation has begun (the revelation has begun)
I have made a personal discovery.
Some say that I need help but they dont realize
Others believe I require assistance, but they do not see the joy in being insane.
Insanity just sounds like so much fun
Being out of my mind has its appeal.
No more crossing in the walkways
I do not abide by social norms.
No even cares if Im on time
Others do not prioritize my punctuality.
Please be polite and just ignore me
I want to be left alone.
The perfect scam hatched by the perfect mind
I have crafted a flawless plan in my madness.
Taking pills now every morning
I am prescribed medication.
My license to be fucked up all the time
The pills give me permission to constantly be under the influence.
Ive become good friends with the walls and traffic signs
My hallucinations have become familiar.
Screaming at the cars as they drive by
I am vocal and express my mind.
Ive never been so sane
My insanity feels normal and acceptable to me.
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.