1- Scotty (born David Scott, 1… Read Full Bio ↴Three artists share the alias Scotty:
1- Scotty (born David Scott, 1951, Westmoreland, Jamaica — died 27 February 2003, Kingston, Jamaica) performed as a reggae vocalist and deejay.
2- Scotty, also known as Scotty ATL, is an Atlanta-based rapper and songwriter.
3- Oliver Dix, also known as Scotty, is a German producer and deejay who took part in several dance acts like Belmond & Parker, Clubstars, or Disco Deejays.
As a solo artist, Scotty or DJ Scotty released and produced his own music with hits like "Dreamland", "Du Hast, Du Lachst", "Don't Stop (The Party)", "Let's Celebrate", "Don't Cry Tonight", "Everything I Do", "West End Girls", "Insomnia 2006", or "The Black Pearl".
Sundown
Scotty Lyrics
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In a room where you do what you don't confess
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' round my back stairs
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you've been creepin' round my back stairs
And she don't always says what you really means
Sometimes, I think it's a shame
When I get feeling better- when I'm feeling no pain
Sometimes, I think it's a shame
When I get feeling better- when I'm feeling no pain
I can see her lookin' fast in her faded jeans
She's a hard livin' woman, she's got me feeling mean
Sometimes, I think it's a shame
When I get feeling better- when I'm feeling no pain
Sometimes, I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winning- I'm losing again
Sundown, you beter take care
If I find you've been creepin' round my back stairs
The song "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot is a classic example of storytelling through music. The song tells the story of a man who is suspicious of his girlfriend's infidelity. He describes her as looking fast, and notes that she doesn't always say what she means. He also hints at the fact that she's a hard-living woman who tends to attract trouble.
The repetition of the chorus, "Sundown, you better take care/If I find you've been creepin' round my back stairs," adds to the ominous tone of the song. The back stairs are a metaphor for the secret encounters the man suspects his girlfriend of having. He warns her that he's onto her, and that she better be careful.
The lyrics are accompanied by a catchy melody that makes the song impossible to forget. Lightfoot's voice is smooth and soulful, and the guitar work is simply stunning. As a whole, the song is a masterpiece of storytelling that draws the listener in and keeps them hooked until the very end.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see her lookin' fast in a faded dress
She looks like she's in a hurry, wearing a worn-out dress that's losing its color.
In a room where you do what you don't confess
They're in a secret room where people do things they wouldn't admit to others.
Sundown, you better take care
He's warning someone named Sundown to be careful.
If I find you've been creepin' round my back stairs
If he discovers that Sundown has been lurking around his back stairs, there will be consequences.
She's been lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream
She looks attractive, like a royalty in a sailor's fantasy.
And she don't always say what she really means
She's not always being honest with her words.
Sometimes, I think it's a shame
Sometimes he feels regretful.
When I get feeling better- when I'm feeling no pain
He sometimes feels bad for feeling good when he's numbing his pain.
Sometimes, I think it's a sin
Sometimes he feels guilty.
When I feel like I'm winning- I'm losing again
He thinks he's doing well, but in reality, he's not.
I can see her lookin' fast in her faded jeans
She's in a hurry, wearing old jeans that have lost some color.
She's a hard livin' woman, she's got me feeling mean
She's a tough woman, and she makes him feel aggressive or angry.
Sundown, you better take care
He repeats his warning to Sundown.
If I find you've been creepin' round my back stairs
He emphasizes that if Sundown has been lurking around his back stairs, he'll be in trouble.
Writer(s): Gordon Lightfoot
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