Down Low
J.BADMAN Lyrics


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Keep my lights down low
Keep my lights down low
Keep my lights down low
No trouble you know
Keep my lights down low

Got a home down south
On the river route
It's a funky dream
It's a funky scene
All the law will allow

Got a junk yard dog
Got a cow and a hog
It's a country style
It ain't too wild
Getting by you know

Well I keep it all hid
Keep it under the lid
Got a long-legged girl
She's the best in the world
Ain't advertising, you know

Just doing my thing
Just doing my thing
Just doing my thing
Can you hear me sing
Just doing my thing

Keep my lights down low
Keep my lights down low
Keep my lights down low
No trouble you know
Keep my lights down low

Keep my lights down low
Keep my lights down low
Keep my lights down low




No trouble you know
Keep my lights down low

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J.BADMAN's song "Down Low" depict the emotional turmoil and heartache caused by a love that has gone wrong. The repetition of the phrase "low down, low down dirty shame" emphasizes the depth of disappointment and betrayal felt by the singer. The singer expresses their sadness and despair through the metaphor of the blues. The statement "I've had nothing but the blues since I heard your name" implies that the singer's love for this person has caused them constant pain and misery.


The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's desire to move on from this unhealthy love. The lines "no more blues today, I've been waiting so long for you" suggest that the singer is finally ready to let go of the pain and sadness this relationship has caused them. The song shifts between moments of hope and despair, with the singer acknowledging the occasional positive moments in their relationship before returning to feelings of sadness and disappointment.


Overall, J.BADMAN's "Down Low" is a powerful meditation on the complicated emotions that come with heartbreak and unrequited love. The song's beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics make it a standout track in the world of contemporary hip hop.


Line by Line Meaning

Low down, low down dirty shame
Feeling helpless, guilty and embarrassed about my situation


Low down, low down dirty shame
Feeling helpless, guilty and embarrassed about my situation


I've had nothing but the blues
Feeling depressed and miserable after hearing about you


Since I heard your name
Since I first learned of your existence


No more, no more blues today
Hopeful that my mood will improve and I can move on from feeling down


No more, no more blues today
Hopeful that my mood will improve and I can move on from feeling down


I've been fond of you baby
Having feelings of affection towards you


But you got me crying everyday
Feeling emotional and upset because of your actions


I've been waiting, waiting so long for you
Patiently anticipating your arrival or attention


Waiting, waiting so long for you
Patiently anticipating your arrival or attention


It was good news sometimes
Occasionally hearing positive updates or news about you


And then sometimes, it was bad news
Occasionally hearing negative updates or news about you


Low down, low down dirty shame
Feeling helpless, guilty and embarrassed about my situation


Low down, low down dirty shame
Feeling helpless, guilty and embarrassed about my situation


I've been crying, crying, crying all night long
Experiencing intense sadness and tears throughout the night


Crying, crying all night long
Experiencing intense sadness and tears throughout the night


I had nothing but the blues
Feeling depressed and miserable


Since you came along
Since you entered my life


Low down, low down dirty shame
Feeling helpless, guilty and embarrassed about my situation


Low down, low down dirty shame
Feeling helpless, guilty and embarrassed about my situation




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Written by: J. Cale

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