Downpipe
Mark Knight Lyrics


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To the music of falling water
And I don't mean rain

Don't give me that pain
Don't corner me with that poetry thing

I'm sitting on a rock
At the edge of the world
The red earth and ocean are below me
Locked in a distance of erosion
Put a rock on me to stop me blowin' away

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

It's a new day it's a new day
And my bass vibrates with anticipation

It's a new day it's a new day
And my bass vibrates with anticipation

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

And the sky comes down to the ground
Letting go with love
And a cell phone rings, rings, rings

Las Vegas in my head
Tattoo on my mind
Black brick black brick walls slide
Past your, past your tired eyes
I'm on a short fuse
I'm on a good day, but
I'm on a short fuse,
I'm sure that you could guess see me
Woman with a small vise saying
Shall we have a coffee
Somewhere sometime somehow
When you come, come, come, come with me
Sounds like I, sounds like I
Found my mistake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake





I'm gonna make you shake
I'm gonna make your hand shake

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mark Knight's song "Downpipe" are open to interpretation, but one possible meaning is that the singer is in a reflective and contemplative state, sitting on a rock overlooking the coastal landscape. He/she is aware of the power of music, of the vibrations it can create in the body, and seeks to make the listener shake with anticipation and excitement. The sky and love also feature in the lyrics, perhaps representing a sense of freedom and connection. The mention of Las Vegas and a tattoo suggest the influence of the urban lifestyle, but the singer seems to have a deeper longing for human connection, symbolized by a woman with a small vise and the invitation to have coffee "somewhere sometime somehow". Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of restlessness, creative energy, and emotional intensity that culminates in the repeated refrain of "I'm gonna make you shake/I'm gonna make your hand shake".


Line by Line Meaning

To the music of falling water
Listening to the soothing sound of water falling


And I don't mean rain
Not referring to rain as falling water


Don't give me that pain
Don't subject me to emotional discomfort


Don't corner me with that poetry thing
Don't trap me with flowery language or deep meaning


I'm sitting on a rock
Physically located on a rocky outcropping


At the edge of the world
At the limit of civilization or known territory


The red earth and ocean are below me
Looking down at a scenic vista of red earth and ocean


Locked in a distance of erosion
Distant landscape slowly being weathered away by natural forces


Put a rock on me to stop me blowin' away
Physically secure yourself to avoid being blown away by wind


It's a new day it's a new day
A new beginning or fresh start


And my bass vibrates with anticipation
Musical instrument excitement building up


Las Vegas in my head
Mentally preoccupied with thoughts of Las Vegas


Tattoo on my mind
Obsessive preoccupation with a tattoo


Black brick black brick walls slide
Physical walls moving past to create a sense of confined space


Past your, past your tired eyes
Visual reference to overtiredness / fatigue


I'm on a short fuse
Mentally close to losing composure or patience


I'm on a good day, but
Having a good time despite negative thoughts


I'm sure that you could guess see me
Believing that others can see through my outwardly calm demeanor


Woman with a small vise saying
Imagining someone with a tool tightly squeezing an object as a metaphor for tension


Shall we have a coffee
Suggesting meeting over drinks to ease tension


When you come, come, come, come with me
Inviting someone to join in on an experience or activity


Sounds like I, sounds like I
Referring to a hypothetical situation that seems likely to happen


Found my mistake
Coming to a realization about an error, wrongdoing, or regret


I'm gonna make you shake
Promising to excite or stimulate someone


I'm gonna make your hand shake
Intending to cause someone to feel nervous or apprehensive




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EVOLinside

A big fan of Mark Knight and this remix is quite nice.

Martyn John Wulfran

If I was at a club and this was playing the only option would be to walk out.WE NEED TRANCE

iL3G1TizZ

I don't like deep house but this one is so cool

DJoppiesaus

Armada Music is not just trance. Otherwise it was called "Armada Trance"

rupert ingram

absolute banger!

Immunity

Just a nice trip!!!

DaRUde117

AHHH YESSSS!! Deep house ftw!!

Trancestor

Well you're different then, because based on some comments some people here dislike it ONLY because its not trance. Armada isnt an only Trance label and these people dont understand that. As long as they release good quality trance and not some generic trouse shit, im fine with them releasing non-trance tunes. (NOT TROUSE)

marjan londeman

N O B O D Y C A R E S

Bryan Monsalve

GREAT!

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