Downtown
Jackie Trent & Tony Hatch Lyrics

When you're alone, and life is making you lonely
If you feel lonely, there's a place you can go to find solace.

You can always go downtown
That place is downtown, a bustling and lively urban area.

When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry
If you're feeling anxious, the vibrant atmosphere of downtown might help alleviate those feelings.

Seems to help, I know - downtown
The songwriter assures us that this is true based on their personal experience.

Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
The strains of traffic can be like a soothing lullaby when you're in the right mindset.

Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
Taking in the beauty of the lights and signs can be calming and mood-lifting.

How can you lose?
Given all these positive reasons to go to downtown, why wouldn't you go?

The lights are much brighter there
The neon lights and bustling urban environment can make you feel more alive and energized.

You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
Downtown is the perfect place to escape from the worries and stresses of everyday life.

So go downtown; things'll be great when you're
The songwriter encourages you to take the plunge and head into the heart of the city.

Downtown; no finer place for sure
In their opinion, there's no better place to be than downtown.

Downtown everything's waiting for you
It's a place full of endless opportunities and new experiences.

Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
It's not productive to sit around and let your worries take over your life.

There are movie shows downtown
Movies are a fun way to unwind and relax when you're feeling down.

Maybe you know some little places to go to
The singer imagines that you might have some secret spots where you like to hang out downtown.

Where they never close, downtown
Downtown is a place where something is always happening and you can always find something to do.

Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
Music can have a calming effect on your mood, and the bossa nova is a particularly relaxing genre.

You'll be dancing with him too before the night is over
The upbeat rhythms might inspire you to dance and have fun with others in the city.

Happy again
The happiness you feel from dancing and enjoying yourself can help you forget your problems and feel happy again.

So go downtown, where all the lights are bright
The singer encourages you to embrace the colorful and stimulating visual experience of the city at night.

Downtown - waiting for you tonight
The city is open and ready for you to explore and have fun.

Downtown - you're gonna be all right now
The song reassures you that after experiencing the lively city, you'll feel better and more optimistic.

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
The city is full of people who might be able to help you in any situation, including making you feel less alone.

Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
You might even find someone who is going through what you are and who understands what you need.

Guide them along
The city can be a place of shared experiences where you can help each other along.

So maybe I'll see you there
The songwriter imagines that they might run into you in the midst of all the bustling city activity.

We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares
Together, you can both enjoy the freedom and thrill of letting go of all your worries.

Downtown; don't wait a minute for
The songwriter wants you to feel inspired and encouraged to take advantage of everything the city has to offer.

Downtown; everything's waiting for you
All the excitement, adventure, and possibilities of life are there for you to discover in downtown.

Downtown, downtown, downtown, downtown
The repetitious chanting of the title underscores the urgency and excitement that the singer feels about downtown.