Down

Marian Hill

About Down

"Down" is a song recorded by American electronic duo Marian Hill as a single from their debut album Act One. Originally released in 2016, the song became popular after its adoption by Apple in an AirPods commercial. The song started to gain more traction over the following weeks, debuting on the Billboard Hot 100 and Alternative Songs chart. The song became a sleeper hit, peaking at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
2016
3:18
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Didn't even really wanna go
But if you get me out, you get a show
There's so many bodies on the floor, so
Baby, we should go and add some more
Are you down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?
Down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?
Everywhere I look are peoples' hands
Thrown up in the air to help them dance
Come on, baby, catch me if you can, I
Know you don't have any other plans
Are you down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?
Down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?

Are you
Down, down, d-down, down
Are you down
Down, down, d-down, down
Are you down, are you down, are you d-d-d-down
Are you down, are you down, are you d-d-d-down, are you
Down

You know we could put them all to shame
Now isn't the time to play it safe
Isn't this the reason that you came, so
Baby, don't you let it go to waste
Are you down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?
Down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?
Every single thing is feeling right
Started as a quiet Friday night
I don't really think that we should fight this
What if we don't stop until it's light?
Are you down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?
Are you down, d-d-down, d-d-down, d-d-down, down, down?

Are you, down, down, d-down, down
Down, down, d-d-d-down
Are you down, are down, are you d-d-down
Are you down, are down, are you d-d-down, are you

Are you, are you, are you d-down-down
Are you, are you d-d-d-down, are you

Down, down, d-down
Down, down, d-down

Are you down, are down, are you d-d-down
Are you down, are down, are you d-d-down, are you

Are you down, are down, are you d-d-down
Are you down, are down, are you d-d-down, are you

Down?

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Marian Hill

Marian Hill is an American songwriting duo from Philadelphia consisting of production artist Jeremy Lloyd and vocalist Samantha Gongol. Their name comes from two characters, Marian Paroo and Harold Hill, from the musical The Music Man. The group released their debut EP, Play, in 2013, which featured improvisational jazz musician Steve Davit. Two years later, they announced the availability of another EP, Sway. The New York Times published a review of the duo after the release of Play, comparing them to other well-known electronic and R&B-influenced groups. They made their television debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden in September 2015. A track that appears on both EPs, "One Time", entered the top 40 on US alternative radio in December 2015. The duo… more »

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Written by: DAVID COLIN JONES, MIKE LLOYD, NICKY PRINCE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave

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13 facts about this song

Chart Performance
"Down" by Marian Hill became the duo's first top-10 song on the Billboard's Hot 100 list in the United States, peaking at number 25 in 2017.
Song Popularity
The song's popularity was notably bolstered by its inclusion in an Apple AirPods commercial in January 2017 which demonstrated the wireless capabilities of the product with a gravity-defying performance.
Production
The track was produced by Jeremy Lloyd, one half of the Marian Hill duo.
Genre Interplay
"Down" is often recognized for its fusion of R&B, synth-pop, and jazz, hallmark traits of Marian Hill's overall sound.
Song Artistry
The distinctive saxophone line which weaves itself throughout the song was performed by Steve Davit, a close collaborator of the duo.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of the duo’s debut album named "Act One."
Duo Formation
Marian Hill is a twosome consisting of Samantha Gongol and Jeremy Lloyd, who have been making music together since high school.
Duo's Name
Interestingly, the band Marian Hill got their name from two characters, Marian Paroo and Harold Hill, from the musical "The Music Man.”
Commercial Upturn
“Down” was one of the 100 most-Shazamed songs in the United States following its use in an Apple ad.
Television Performances
The duo performed "Down" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on January 9, 2017 and later on The Late Late Show with James Corden in March of the same year.
Release Date
The song was released on June 14, 2016 by Photo Finish Records and Republic Records.
Youtube Popularity
The song has racked up over 80 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
Album Success
Due to the major success of "Down," the album "Act One" also performed significantly well, reaching the Top 5 on the iTunes Pop album chart.

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