1.) Piper was a New York City ba… Read Full Bio ↴Piper is the name of four artists:
1.) Piper was a New York City based pop rock/power pop band from 1975-1978. They released two albums for A&M Records: a self-titled debut in 1976 that was followed by 'Can't Wait' in 1977. After touring with Kiss during the Love Gun tour, but receiving little airplay, the group then dissolved. Lead singer/guitarist Billy Squier went on to become a successful solo artist in the early 80s. Drummer Richie Fontana went on to play drums on Paul Stanley's 1978 platinum solo album and later with Laura Branigan. Today, they have an underground following among fans of obscure oldies rock.
Piper was: Billy Squier (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Alan Nolan (Guitar/backing vocals),Tommy Gunn (Guitar/backing vocals), Danny McGary (Bass/backing vocals), Richie Fontana (Drums/backing vocals)
2.) Led by guitarist/vocalist Keisuke Yamamoto, Piper is a city pop band formed in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture in 1981. A move to Tokyo was followed by the release of their first single on Yupiteru Records, thanks to original guitarist Yuji Suzuki who had become an A&R man for the label. Citing British bands like Wishbone Ash and Camel as influences, Yamamoto and Piper nevertheless conjured up classic American sounds on Piper’s recordings, utilizing unusual recording techniques and new technologies like Linn drums to effortlessly blend styles of funk, soul and fusion and simultaneously evoking summer vibes, autumnal breezes, and wintery shimmer. The group reunited in 2018 and performed in Blues Alley in Tokyo in 2019 and at Rock Joint GB in 2020. As of 2021, their albums I'm Not in Love, Summer Breeze, Gentle Breeze and Sunshine Kiz have been reissued by Light in the Attic Records.
3.) Piper (aka Pipe Da Snipe) is a hip-hop artist from Grape Street, Watts, California. Born and raised in the Jordan Down Housing Projects, he has been signed to Spider Loc's G-West/Baymacc imprint. He has been featured on numerous mixtapes, including the 'YOLO Mixtape', 'Bottom Of The Barrel', 'Thoughts Afta Aftathoughts', and 'No Title Necessary'. Piper also has a full album that is very rare and hard to find, entitled 'If Da Project Walls Ca' Talk', which was released by Kill Kill aka Mr. Keal.
4.) "A curious traveler and his two pups." https://aldanpiper.bandcamp.com/
Downtown
Piper Lyrics
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Show you my thing, show you my thing
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing, show you my thing
Go down go down go down go down town
Go down go down go down go down
The walls that always invite
Get it right no more fight
You'll be there up all night
I'll give you a bus ride a pox slide(?) a High rise full of suprises
Smith path(?)
Follow track
All the way to my flat
Come with me come with me come with me come with me there
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing, show you my thing
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing, show you my thing
Cause I wanna take you down town
Went to your area and I thought I would bury ya
Touched a monolith and it caused a hysrteria
You keep on pinin' for me to go dinin' I Had me a meal and that keep me belly from whinin'
Come with me come with me come with me come with me there
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing show you my thing
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing show you my thing
Cause i wanna take you down town
Go down go down go down go down town
Go down go down go down go down town
Go down go down go down go down town
Go down go down go down go down town
Caves for bravin'
Flags for wavin'
Clubs for ravin'
Roads for pavin'
Rivers for sailin'
Stores unveilin'
Walls for scalin'
Temples for wailin'
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing show you my thing
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing show you my thing
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing show you my thing
Cause I wanna take you down town
Show you my thing show you my thing
Cause i wanna take you down town
The song "Downtown" by Piper is an upbeat and catchy tune that is all about taking someone on an adventure through the city streets and showing them all of the exciting things that can be found Downtown. The lyrics repeat the phrase "Cause I wanna take you down town, show you my thing" multiple times throughout the song, with the intention being that the singer wants to share their love for the city and all of its offerings with someone else. The verses describe all of the different sights and experiences that can be found in the city, from bright lights and towering skyscrapers to cozy cafes and hidden gems. The chorus continues to emphasize the excitement and thrill of exploring Downtown, with the repetition of the phrase "Go down go down go down go down town" adding to the energetic and fast-paced feel of the song.
In addition to the chorus, the verses contain a variety of interesting and fun descriptions of different aspects of the city. The lyrics mention a "High rise full of surprises" and a "bus ride a pox slide(?)" which both convey a sense of adventure and excitement. The mention of "temples for wailin'" provides an intriguing and perhaps even mysterious element to the song, suggesting that there is more to the city than meets the eye. Overall, "Downtown" is a fun and lively song that celebrates the energy and vibrancy of urban life.
Line by Line Meaning
Cause I wanna take you down town
I want to show you around the city and spend some quality time together.
Show you my thing, show you my thing
I want to show you all of the cool places and things to do in the city.
Go down go down go down go down town
Let's go check out the city and see what it has to offer.
Your face never saw the sites the bright lights
You've never experienced the excitement of the city before.
The walls that always invite
There are so many interesting places to visit in the city.
Get it right no more fight
Let's make sure we have a good time and don't argue about anything.
You'll be there up all night
We can stay up late and enjoy all the city has to offer.
I'll give you a bus ride a pox slide(?) a High rise full of suprises
We can ride the bus, go down a slide, and explore some tall buildings with exciting things inside.
Smith path(?) Follow track
We'll follow the path and explore everything the city has to offer.
All the way to my flat
We'll end up at my apartment and continue having a good time.
Went to your area and I thought I would bury ya
I visited your neighborhood and wanted to show you something new.
Touched a monolith and it caused a hysrteria
I saw something amazing and it made me really excited.
You keep on pinin' for me to go dinin'
You keep asking me to go out to eat with you.
I had me a meal and that keep me belly from whinin'
I already had a meal and don't need to go out to eat right now.
Caves for bravin' Flags for wavin'
There are caves to explore and flags to wave in the city.
Clubs for ravin' Roads for pavin'
There are exciting clubs to go to and well-maintained roads to travel on in the city.
Rivers for sailin' Stores unveilin'
There are rivers to sail on and new stores constantly opening in the city.
Walls for scalin' Temples for wailin'
There are walls to climb and beautiful temples to visit in the city.
Contributed by Joseph P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leo August
Lobe the arrangement!