I'm Down
Adrian Belew · Twang Bar King [1983]
You can't cry 'cause you're laughing at me
I'm down
(I'm really down)
I'm down
(Down on the ground)
I'm down
(I'm really down)
How can you laugh, when you know I'm down?
How can you laugh, when you know I'm down?
Man buys ring, woman throws it away
Same old thing happen every day
I'm down
(I'm really down)
I'm down
(Down on the ground)
I'm down
(I'm really down)
How can you laugh, when you know I'm down?
How can you laugh, when you know I'm down?
We're all alone and there's nobody else
She'll still moan, "Keep your hands to yourself"
I'm down
(I'm really down)
Ah babe I'm down
(Down on the ground)
I'm down
How can you laugh, when you know I'm down?
How can you laugh, when you know I'm down? Whoa-ow
A baby you know I'm down
(I'm really down)
I guess I'm down
(I'm really down)
I'm down on the ground
(I'm really down)
I'm down
(I'm really down)
Ah, baby I'm upside down
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(I'm really down)
Oh baby I'm down
(I'm really down)
I'm feeling upside down
(I'm really down)
Ohh, I'm down
(I'm really down)
Oh baby I'm down, yeah
Oh baby I'm down, yeah
Oh baby I'm down
(I'm really down)
Oh baby I'm down
(I'm really down)
Oh baby, baby, baby
(I'm really down)
Oh baby I'm down
(I'm really down)
I'm Down
Adrian Belew's 'I'm Down' stands as a vibrant example of his eclectic approach to rock and experimental soundscapes. Featured on the 1983 album Twang Bar King, the track showcases Belew's signature guitar work and his ability to blend punk energy with art-rock sensibilities. As a former member of King Crimson and David Bowie's band, Belew brings a unique sonic palette to his solo recordings, often characterized by unconventional textures and dynamic shifts. This song reflects the creative freedom of his early solo career, where he explored diverse musical territories beyond his collaborative work. The recording captures the raw intensity and innovative spirit that define his discography, offering listeners a glimpse into the distinct voice of a guitarist who refuses to be confined by genre conventions.