Please note: there are three different artists named Rx.

1: Written … Read Full Bio ↴Please note: there are three different artists named Rx.

1: Written as ℞ where the character is available. "Rx" being the closest one can come to literally spelling out the outdated symbol mostly associated with pharmaceuticals, is also known as "Ogre + Atkins". Comprised of Ogre (Skinny Puppy, ohGr) and Martin Atkins (ex-Killing Joke, ex-Public Image Ltd., among other acts), the sound of this one-off (to date, aside from a remix album) collaboration, "Bedside Toxicology", is similar to the work of the two's collaborations on Martin's Pigface band/project. This project was going to be named "Ritalin", but copyrights on the drug of the same name stopped that.

2: rx, based out of NY, NY, is the creator of "The Party Party" sampling & mashup album.

He skillfully mixes existing songs and new elements with carefully spliced clips of George W. Bush, Tony Blair, other politicians and media talking heads, satirizing them with their own words.

Videos and MP3s are available for free download at: thepartyparty.com. Tracks include "Imagine / Walk On The Wild Side", "White Lines", and "Dick Is A Killer."

The same artist is in a group project - (me)™ - and is (as of June 2007) running for president (see the website).

3: ＲＸ (the band's proper Last.fm tag is ＲＸ, not RX) is also the name of a Japanese jazz band consisting of three ex-members of SEIKIMA-II (聖飢魔II); Yuichi "Kaijin" Matsuzaki, Shunsuke "Xenon" Ishikawa and Raiden Yuzawa. They worked with quite a few English vocalists, including John Wetton.

Downtown
RX Lyrics

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When you're alone and life is
Making you lonely
You can always go ...

Downtown
Downtown

When you've got worries

All the noise and the hurry
Seems to help i know

Downtown
Downtown

Just listen to the music
Of the traffic in the city
Here(?) on the sidewalk
Where the neon signs are written

How can you lose?
How can you lose?

The lights are much brighter there
You can forgot all your troubles
Forget all your cares
And go

Downtown
Downtown
Downtown
Downtown

Don't hang around unless your
Problems surround you
There are movie shows

Downtown
Downtown

Maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close

Downtown

Just listen to the rhythm
Of the candle
Bossanova
You'll be dancing with her too
Before the night is over

Happy again!
Happy again!

The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles
Forget all your cares
And go

Downtown
Where all the lights are bright
Downtown
Waiting for you tonight
Downtown
I'm going to be all right
Downtown

Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!

La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la ...

Downtown

La la la ... la la la ...

So happy again!
So happy again!
So happy again!
So happy again!
So happy again!
So happy again!
So happy again!

So happy again!
So happy again!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Downtown" by RX celebrates the beauty and vitality of the city that surrounds the singer. It is an ode to the hustle and bustle, the liveliness, and the inspiring energy of city life. The song's first verse suggests an escape from loneliness and a switch to a more vibrant environment, stating that "When you're alone and life is making you lonely, You can always go Downtown". The singer promotes Downtown as a remedy to this feeling, as it is a place filled with activity and the humdrum of the city.

The verse that follows, presents another reason why Downtown is an exciting place to be, stating that "When you've got worries all the noise and the hurry, Seems to help I know, Downtown". Even when things get tough, the singer believes that the movement of the city and the rhythm of its inhabitants will provide a sense of relief, a sentiment that is emphasized in the chorus that follows. The chorus exalts the lights of Downtown, which are described as "much brighter", a contrast to the "lonely" and dull alternative that the singer posits.

The lyrics of "Downtown" by RX convey a sense of liberation, an invitation to let go of one's trouble and cares and embrace the vibrancy of life in the city. The catchy and upbeat melody, combined with the lyrics, aims to inspire people to get up, move, and enjoy all that life has to offer, even in the hustle and bustle of city life.

Line by Line Meaning

When you're alone and life is Making you lonely You can always go ...
When you feel lonely and solitary, you can always head towards...

Downtown Downtown
Urban downtown area

When you've got worries All the noise and the hurry Seems to help i know
When you experience anxiousness, the loud cityscape can act as a temporary solution

Just listen to the music Of the traffic in the city Here(?) on the sidewalk Where the neon signs are written
Listen to the sounds of traffic, gaze at the glowing neon signs while walking on the sidewalk.

How can you lose? How can you lose?
How can you not like it?

The lights are much brighter there You can forgot all your troubles Forget all your cares And go Downtown Downtown Downtown Downtown
Urban downtown area - where lights are bright, and where you can leave your troubles and worries behind

Don't hang around unless your Problems surround you There are movie shows Downtown Downtown
Come only when you need an escape from your problems, since there are so many movie shows in the downtown cinema.

Maybe you know some little places to go to Where they never close Downtown
You could also know about these places that never truly close.

Just listen to the rhythm Of the candle Bossanova You'll be dancing with her too Before the night is over
While listening to the Bossanova tune, dance with her during the candlelight dinner.

Happy again! Happy again!
Feel happy once more

Where all the lights are bright Downtown Waiting for you tonight Downtown I'm going to be all right Downtown
Urban downtown area - where lights are bright, and waiting for you tonight, it's better to your worries behind when you're there.

Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhh! La la la la la la la la la la la la la la la ... Downtown La la la ... la la la ... So happy again! So happy again! So happy again! So happy again! So happy again! So happy again! So happy again! So happy again! So happy again!
A feeling of joyful contentment on returning to urban downtown area

Writer(s): Glen Burtnik, James Francis Cauty, Jaco van Rijswijk, Ernest Drummond William, Tony Hatch Copyright: Sony/ATV Music Publishing (Uk) Limited, Welbeck Music Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music Ltd., War Bride Music, E.G. Music Publr. Ltd., Welbeck Music Corp., Musicallstars Bv, WB Music Corp.

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