Downtown
Ray Conniff Lyrics


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When you're alone and life is making you lonely
You can always go, downtown
When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry
Seems to help, I know, downtown
Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
How can you lose?
The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
Downtown, no finer place, for sure
Downtown, everything's waiting for you

Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
There are movie shows, downtown
Maybe you know some little places to go to
Where they never close, downtown
Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
You'll be dancing with him too before the night is over
Happy again

The lights are much brighter there
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
So go downtown, where all the lights are bright
Downtown, waiting for you tonight
Downtown, you're gonna be all right now

And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Guide them along

So maybe I'll see you there
We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares
So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
Downtown, don't wait a minute more
Downtown, everything's waiting for you





Downtown, downtown, downtown, downtown

Overall Meaning

The song "Downtown" by Ray Conniff is a timeless classic that talks about how going downtown can help alleviate loneliness and worries. The lyrics describe the feeling of being alone and how the hustle and bustle of the city can help make everything better. The song encourages people to listen to the music of traffic and enjoy the beauty of the neon signs as they walk down the street. It's about forgetting all of one's troubles and cares and enjoying the bright lights and everything else waiting in the city.


The song speaks to anyone who has ever felt lost, lonely, or worried, and how sometimes just immersing oneself in the noise and energy of the city can be enough to snap out of it. The lyrics also point out how going downtown can be an opportunity to discover new places and meet new people. The hope is that people will find somebody kind to guide them along and that they'll forget all their troubles and cares.


Overall, the song has an upbeat, optimistic tone that speaks to the power of getting out there and exploring the world. It encourages people to take risks, let loose, and embrace all that the city has to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

When you're alone and life is making you lonely
If you feel sad or isolated


You can always go, downtown
Visiting the downtown area could be good for you


When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry
If you have concerns and things are moving too quickly


Seems to help, I know, downtown
Spending time downtown can provide relief and respite


Just listen to the music of the traffic in the city
Pay attention to the sounds of the cars passing by


Linger on the sidewalk where the neon signs are pretty
Walk slowly on the street where the colorful signs are


How can you lose?
How can you not feel better?


The lights are much brighter there
The illumination is better there


You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares
You can stop worrying and being stressed


So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
Therefore, go downtown and you'll feel better when you're there.


Downtown, no finer place, for sure
The best place is downtown.


Downtown, everything's waiting for you
All the fun things are waiting for you downtown.


Don't hang around and let your problems surround you
Don’t sit at home and dwell on your problems.


There are movie shows, downtown
You can watch movies at downtown theaters.


Maybe you know some little places to go to
You might know of some small or hidden downtown spots.


Where they never close, downtown
Some businesses in downtown remain open for long hours.


Just listen to the rhythm of a gentle bossa nova
Listen to the music and move to the rhythm with a gentle partner.


You'll be dancing with him too before the night is over
You'll be dancing with your partner at no time.


Happy again
You'll be happy once more.


So go downtown, where all the lights are bright
Head to downtown where all the lights are brightly shining.


Downtown, waiting for you tonight
Downtown is waiting for you tonight.


Downtown, you're gonna be all right now
Downtown will make you feel better now.


And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you
You may encounter somebody who is compassionate and supports you.


Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Someone like you who needs gentle care.


Guide them along
Help them.


We can forget all our troubles, forget all our cares
We will forget about our worries.


So go downtown, things'll be great when you're
Therefore, go downtown and you'll feel better when you're there.


Downtown, don't wait a minute more
Don't wait any longer to head downtown.


Downtown, everything's waiting for you
All the fun things are waiting for you downtown.


Downtown, downtown, downtown, downtown
Let’s keep on humming this chorus.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY HATCH, JAMES CAUTY, BILL DRUMMOND

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