See the lyrics to “The Downtown” by Days of the New, which was released in released as part of their self-titled debut album, which came out on January 1, 1997.
The album features several hit singles, including “Touch, Peel and Stand,” “The Down Town,” and “Shelf in the Room
I know a town where people are running
Away from life it seems always funny
They think they are smart
Don’t doubt what they say
Scared of a change
Existing only to bring me down
Thoughtless in heart, desperate in honesty
Failed from the start, wasted and suffering
Supply them their drugs, just don’t take them away
Scared of a change
Existing only to bring me down
I don’t feel like I should even worry about you
But I take the time and you push me away
I don’t care too much no more
I always seem to waste my breath
Go my own way
Go my own way
I know a town where people are running
Away from life it seems always funny
They think they are smart
Don’t doubt what they say
Scared of a change
Existing only to bring me down
Thoughtless in heart, desperate in honesty
Failed from the start, wasted and suffering
Supply them their drugs, just don’t take them away
Scared of a change
Existing only to bring me down
I don’t feel like I should even worry about you
But I take the time and you push me away
I don’t care too much no more
I always seem to waste my breath
Go my own way
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About The Song:
“The Down Town” serves as a commentary on the complexities of life in a small town, addressing issues such as addiction, fear of change, and the longing for personal growth.
The song emphasizes how fear can paralyze individuals, preventing them from seeking new opportunities or making positive changes in their lives. Phrases like “scared of a change” highlight this stagnation.
The song resonates with listeners who have experienced similar feelings of entrapment and the desire for liberation. The refrain “Go my own way” signifies a yearning for freedom from the toxic influences and expectations present in the narrator’s environment.
There are references to drug use, indicating how it can serve as both an escape and a trap. The line “Supply them their drugs, just don’t take them away” suggests a reliance on substances to cope with life’s challenges, which ultimately leads to suffering.