Down

Dolly Parton

About Down

"Two Doors Down" was a song written and performed by Dolly Parton, which provided a 1978 U. S. country and pop hit for her. The song was sung from the perspective of a woman who has just broken up with her boyfriend and is debating attending a party two doors down the hall from her apartment. She decides to go, meets a new man and returns with him to her own apartment "two doors down". It was included on Parton's 1977 Here You Come Again album, but before Parton could release it as the album's second single in March 1978, singer Zella Lehr released a cover version that became a top ten U. S. country hit. While Lehr's version was on the country charts, the title cut of Here You Come Again was becoming a much bigger pop hit than Parton had anticipated. Wanting to capitalize on her newfound pop success (and also not wanting to compete with Lehr's country version of the song) Parton rerecorded a more loose, pop-oriented version of "Two Doors Down" with a slight disco flavoring. She released the new version on a double-A-sided single, with the other side, "It's All Wrong, but It's All Right" intended for country airplay, and "Two Doors Down" intended for the pop airplay. The single topped the U. S. country charts, and was a top-20 pop hit for Parton, and went on to be one of her most popular hits. Also in 1978 Joe Thomas did his own disco cover of this song. 


Year:
1979
3:35
52 
#1

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(Dolly Parton)

Spent all my money on everyone else 
Why I just kept handing it out right and left 
They didn't appreciate none of my help 
I have found 
Had me a man 
I was so much in love 
But he just walked off after using me up 
I cried like a baby 
It hurt me so much and I'm down 
Yeah, I'm sure down 

I know that I'm down but I'm gonna get up 
I just need some time 
Just need a little streak of good luck 
And you know that it's rough when your bitting the dust like I am 
You try to do right but tell me where does that get you 
People just use you and then they forget you 
Well it won't take me long 
To get my feet back on solid ground 
But now I'm down 

When I get my life back in order again 
Well I'll still be willing to help out my friends 
And if you need some body or wished it had been, look around 
I'll be spending my money on everyone else 
Well I'll just be handing it out right and left 
I'll find a new love I won't live by myself 
I'm just down, now, yeah I'm down 

I know that I'm down but I'm gonna get up 
I just need some time 
Just need a little streak of good luck 
And you know that it's rough when your bitting the dust like I am 
You try to do right but tell me where does that get you 
People just use you and then they forget you 
Well it won't take me long 
To get my feet back on solid ground 
But now I'm down 

I know that I'm down 
But I'm bound to get up 

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Dolly Parton

Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, actress, author, and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. She has composed over 3,000 songs, the best known of which include "I Will Always Love You" (a two-time U.S. country chart-topper for Parton, as well as an international pop hit for Whitney Houston), "Jolene", "Coat of Many Colors", "9 to 5", and "My Tennessee Mountain Home". As an actress, she starred in the movies 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias, Gnomeo & Juliet, Straight Talk, Unlikely Angel, and Joyful Noise. She is one of the most successful female country artists of all time; with an estimated 175 million in album sales, Dolly Parton is also o… more »

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8 facts about this song

Song Artistry
"Down" is a song by the famous American singer-songwriter, Dolly Parton. It was included in her album, "Hungry Again" in 1998.
Lyric Composition
The song "Down" is not particularly about sadness or despair despite its title. The song lyrics convey a never-give-up attitude and a strong belief in oneself, which is a common theme in many of Parton's songs.
Album Performance
The song is a part of the album "Hungry Again" which was not Dolly Parton's best commercial success. Though it didn't make a big splash on the charts, it was critically acclaimed for its mature songwriting and themes.
Music Style
In "Down," Dolly Parton gets back to her country roots. The slower tempo captures the essence of traditional country music, featuring instruments like guitars, fiddles, and traditional drums.
Inspiration
Parton has expressed she was inspired to write "Down" during a struggling stage in her career. It stems from her personal experiences and resilience, sending a motivational message to her listeners.
Live Performances
While "Down" was not one of Parton's mega-hits, she has performed it at several live shows and it has become a fan-favorite.
Recognition
Though the song doesn't appear in many of Parton's top hit lists, music critics have recognized "Down" as a well-written blend of traditional country with a touch of folk, marking it one of the noteworthy songs in the album.
Music Video
There's no official music video for "Down." However, several fan-made lyric videos are available on platforms like YouTube.

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