Downtown
Tegan and Sara/Tegan & Sara Lyrics
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You might as well get up with me
If you're going downtown
I might as well be on your way
And I sit all night, I sit still all night
I won't tell one soul, I won't tell one soul
That distraction inside of me, oh well
I just can't get it straight you see and, oh well
If it's fine by you, I am fine by you
I won't tell one soul, I won't tell one soul
If you're going downtown
Take me with you, I don't care
If I'm gonna get up, I'll just admit it
I only get up for you
If I'm going to get up, I'll just admit it
I only get up for you
And I sit all night, I sit still all night
I won't tell one soul, I won't tell one soul
If you're going downtown, if you're going downtown
Yeah we can, yeah we can
If you're going downtown, if you're going downtown
Yeah we can, yeah we can
If you're going downtown, if you're going downtown
Yeah we can, yeah we can
If you're going downtown, if you're going downtown
Yeah we can, yeah we can
And I sit all night (if you're going downtown)
I sit still all night (if you're going downtown)
I won't tell one soul (if you're going downtown)
I won't tell one soul
The lyrics to "Downtown" by Tegan and Sara speak of a person who is willing to do anything for their lover, even if it means going somewhere they would never normally go. The singer is saying that if their lover is going downtown, they might as well go with them, because they only get up for that person. The repetition of the phrase "I won't tell one soul" suggests that there may be something secretive or taboo about this trip downtown. The singer also suggests that they have some kind of distraction inside of them that they can't control but that's just the way it is.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's willingness to go along with their lover's plans, even if it takes them out of their comfort zone. The repetition of the phrase "yeah we can" reflects the singer's eagerness to please their lover and do whatever they want.
Overall, the song seems to be about the idea of doing anything for love, even if it means going places you wouldn't normally go or doing things that make you uncomfortable. It also touches on the idea of keeping secrets and indulging distractions.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're gonna get up
If you plan on waking up from your slumber
You might as well get up with me
You might as well spend time with me while you're awake
If you're going downtown
If you're planning on heading into the city
I might as well be on your way
I might as well join you on your journey to the city
And I sit all night, I sit still all night
I spend my evenings idle, motionless in thought
I won't tell one soul, I won't tell one soul
I won't share my innermost thoughts or feelings with anyone
I just can't get it straight you see and, oh well
I'm having trouble figuring out my own feelings and I'm resigned to it
That distraction inside of me, oh well
I have a confusing and distracting feeling within me that I can't shake
If it's fine by you, I am fine by you
If it's okay with you, then it's okay with me
If you're going downtown
If you're heading into the city
Take me with you, I don't care
Bring me along and I don't mind
If I'm gonna get up, I'll just admit it
If I'm going to wake up, I'll acknowledge it
I only get up for you
The only reason I wake up is for you
Yeah we can, yeah we can
Yes, we can do it
Lyrics © Royalty Network
Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ChristopherCapersJones
I love both the smoothness of the original recording as well as the rawness of this one.
@lucyferr_
IVE BEEN MOST EXCITED FOR THIS WHO ELSE CHEERED
@ianstallings8513
A surprise for sure. A warm and welcome one.
@ANDYGS27
This is my all time fave, thanks Tegan. You really did a memorable version 🖤
@Snowmentears
It's 2016 and Tegan and Sara is playing in Koko London. And I am having time of my life, screaming my lungs out!!
@pmdw25
Soooo incredible. Grown up angst. Thank you for sharing these with us ❤️
@dancinglikeafairy
I think i finally understand these lyrics after watching their show on amazon.. genius. Love tegan and sara i swear lol
@maglet
had no idea they released this... a fucking treasure
@ungatoendepresion2190
Tantos recuerdos, qué bonito que hayan hecho estas versiones!! 🖤🖤✨
@Alghamdiim
perfect