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Decemberists Down By The Water Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.16/10 [19 votes]Album: The King Is Dead / Original Release Date: 2011-01-14Genre: AlternativeSong Duration: 3 min 41 sec
Down By The Water
Decemberists
Decemberists
DECEMBERISTS
- Down By The Water LyricsSee this ancient river bed
See where all my follies led
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
I was just some tow-head teen
Feeling 'round for fingers to get in between
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
(chorus)
The season rubs me wrong
The summer swells anon
So knock me down, tear me up
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Sweet descend this rabble 'round
The pretty little patter of a seaboard town
Rolling in the water and rolling down the old main drag
All dolled up in gabardine
The lash-flashing Leda of pier nineteen
Queen of the water and queen of the old main drag
(chorus)
The season rubs me wrong
The summer swells anon
So knock me down, tear me up
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
(chorus)
The season rubs me wrong
The summer swells anon
So knock me down, tear me up
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
See where all my follies led
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
I was just some tow-head teen
Feeling 'round for fingers to get in between
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
(chorus)
The season rubs me wrong
The summer swells anon
So knock me down, tear me up
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Sweet descend this rabble 'round
The pretty little patter of a seaboard town
Rolling in the water and rolling down the old main drag
All dolled up in gabardine
Queen of the water and queen of the old main drag
(chorus)
The season rubs me wrong
The summer swells anon
So knock me down, tear me up
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
(chorus)
The season rubs me wrong
The summer swells anon
So knock me down, tear me up
But I would bear it all broken just to fill my cup
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Down by the water and down by the old main drag
Facts about Down By The Water
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Down By The Water is written by Colin Meloy.
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It is first released on January 14, 2011 as part of Decemberists's album "The King Is Dead" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we try to understand the message behind it, the Decemberists' 'Down by the Water' is about looking back at mistakes made and also talking about the time which has passed in a nostalgic way through the image of a seaport town, where the riverbed and main drag signify life’s journey and the unrelenting quest for satisfaction. Down by the water lyrics mainly point out to nature, angst, nostalgia, and freedom. On the other hand, the song points out the role of nostalgia and reflection, resilience and acceptance, longing and discontent as well. The lyrics include some adult themes and imagery which could be interpreted as more appropriate for the older audience. Although the language and content are not very explicit, they do suggest a degree of emotional and situational complexity that younger listeners might not be able to understand or appreciate completely.
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Down By The Water falls under the genre Alternative.
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Down By The Water song length is 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
Who wrote Down By The Water lyrics?
Down By The Water is written by Colin Meloy.
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When was Down By The Water released?
It is first released on January 14, 2011 as part of Decemberists's album "The King Is Dead" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Down By The Water lyrics?
When we try to understand the message behind it, the Decemberists' 'Down by the Water' is about looking back at mistakes made and also talking about the time which has passed in a nostalgic way through the image of a seaport town, where the riverbed and main drag signify life’s journey and the unrelenting quest for satisfaction. Down by the water lyrics mainly point out to nature, angst, nostalgia, and freedom. On the other hand, the song points out the role of nostalgia and reflection, resilience and acceptance, longing and discontent as well. The lyrics include some adult themes and imagery which could be interpreted as more appropriate for the older audience. Although the language and content are not very explicit, they do suggest a degree of emotional and situational complexity that younger listeners might not be able to understand or appreciate completely.
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Which genre is Down By The Water?
Down By The Water falls under the genre Alternative.
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How long is the song Down By The Water?
Down By The Water song length is 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Colin Meloy
Record Label(s): 2010, 2011Capitol Records 2011 Capitol Records, LLC All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured
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listener September 27, 2011-23:56
Have I been living under a rock? I only started hearing this song in the last couple of months. LOVE IT love the guitar, the harmonizing, awesome song!!
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Have I been living under a rock? I only started hearing this song in the last couple of months. LOVE IT love the guitar, the harmonizing, awesome song!!
Eric September 11, 2011-22:37
Pretty sure this song is about impregnating a prostitute down by the old abandoned part of town. Old main drag suggests it is no longer the main part of town. And he talks of swelling and knock me up.
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Pretty sure this song is about impregnating a prostitute down by the old abandoned part of town. Old main drag suggests it is no longer the main part of town. And he talks of swelling and knock me up.
TJ July 9, 2011-23:14
Old main drag: Willamette River in Portland (not quite a seaboard down, but a port), used to be flanked by a freeway later knocked down when they build the interstate.
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Old main drag: Willamette River in Portland (not quite a seaboard down, but a port), used to be flanked by a freeway later knocked down when they build the interstate.
Gavin April 29, 2011-14:27
No, dude-duh, it is 'lash-flashing'... she's batting her eyelashes and looking alluring. 'Leda' is out of Greek myth, a beautiful queen that got seduced by Zeus (appearing as a swan).
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No, dude-duh, it is 'lash-flashing'... she's batting her eyelashes and looking alluring. 'Leda' is out of Greek myth, a beautiful queen that got seduced by Zeus (appearing as a swan).
AzureLunatic April 7, 2011-2:05
Peter Buck from R.E.M. is a guest guitarist on this one, which explains the similarity. I adore this song, have to turn it up and sing along.
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Peter Buck from R.E.M. is a guest guitarist on this one, which explains the similarity. I adore this song, have to turn it up and sing along.
mngirl March 24, 2011-15:27
Love this so much...esp. the REM-esque jangly guitars and harmonies. BTW, it's tow-head, not toe-head..(it means having blondish hair..)
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Love this so much...esp. the REM-esque jangly guitars and harmonies. BTW, it's tow-head, not toe-head..(it means having blondish hair..)
Sally March 4, 2011-0:22
Can someone please tell me what this song is about? Besides me being clueless about the meaning of the song, I love it!
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Can someone please tell me what this song is about? Besides me being clueless about the meaning of the song, I love it!
Its about getting caught up with a wonderful girl in the middle of nature. Things are great and amazing and then challenges hit and they are beat down. But it is worth it for satisfaction.