Down
Jay Sean
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Baby are you down down down down down, down, down Even if the sky is falling down, down, down You oughta know, tonight is the night to let it go Put on a show, I wanna see how you lose control So leave it behind cause we have a night to get away So come on and fly with me, as we make our great escape So baby don't worry, you are my only You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down You'll be my only, no need to worry Baby are you down down down down down, down, down Baby are you down down down down down, down, down Even if the sky is falling down down down Just let it be, come on and bring your body next to me I'll take you away, hey, turn this place into our private getaway So leave it behind cause we have a night to get away So come on and fly with me, as we make our great escape (So why don't we run away) So baby don't worry, you are my only You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down You'll be my only, no need to worry Baby are you down down down down down, down, down Baby are you down down down down down, down, down Even if the sky is falling down Even if the sky is falling down like she 'posed to be She gets down low for me Down like her temperature, cause to me she zero degrees She cold, over freeze I got that girl from overseas Now she my Miss America Now can I be her soldier please I'm fighting for this girl On a battlefield of love Don't it look like baby cupid sendin' arrows from above Don't you ever leave the side of me Indefinitely, not probably And honestly I'm down like the economy, yeah So baby don't worry, you are my only You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down You'll be my only, no need to worry Baby are you down down down down down, down, down Baby are you down down down down down, down, down Even if the sky is falling down
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Written by: Jay Sean, Dwayne Michael Carter, Jared Cotter, Robert W Larow, Jeremy Skaller
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Bucks Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Down" by Jay Sean is mainly characterized as a pop electronic R&B, a blend of three major music genres that appeal to a diverse range of music lovers.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved significant commercial success worldwide. It not only debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, but it was also the first song by a British artist to reach number one in the U.S. since "You're Beautiful" by James Blunt in 2006.
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Collaboration"Down" is not a solo effort. It features popular American rapper Lil Wayne, which contributed to the song's popularity in the United States.
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Album ReleaseThis song is part of Jay Sean's third studio album "All or Nothing" which was released in 2009.
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Sales Accomplishment"Down" was awarded quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over four million copies sold.
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International SuccessThe song also found success internationally, reaching the top 10 in many countries including Canada, Australia, and Jay Sean's home country, the United Kingdom.
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Music Video PopularityThe music video for "Down", published on YouTube, has over 220 million views, demonstrating its popularity and impact on digital platforms.
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Award NominationsThe song was nominated for the Best Male Video at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. It was also nominated for the Favorite Music Collaboration award at the 2010 People's Choice Awards.
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Influence"Down" has considerably influenced the music industry as it broke the monotony of American artists dominating the Billboard chart, proving British pop acts can also breach the American market.
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Streaming MilestoneThe song currently has over 200 million streams on Spotify, demonstrating its enduring appeal to music listeners around the world.
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Cover VersionsThe popularity of the song led to numerous cover versions by other artists and bands, each adding their own unique twist to the hit track.
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Special EditionA special version of "Down" was released featuring the vocals of Leona Lewis, a fellow British artist and popular singer.
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Song MessageLyrically, the song promotes an undying commitment to a loved one, promising to never let them "down".
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Collaboration HistoryThis track marked the second time Jay Sean collaborated with Lil Wayne, the first being on the song "Hit the Lights".
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Moved LabelsThe release of "Down" marked Jay Sean's first single after shifting to Cash Money Records from Virgin Records.
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