I'm Going Down
Rose Royce
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Time on my hands since you've been away boy I ain't got no plans no, no, no, no. And the sound of the rain, against my windowpain. Is slowly, slowly driving me insane. Boy, I'm going down I'm going down Lyrics courtesy Top40db. 'Cause you aint around, baby. My whole world's turning upside down Sleep don't come easy. Boy, please believe me. Since you've been gone, everything's going wrong. Why'd you have to say goodbye? Look what you've done to me I can't stop these tears from falling from my eyes. Oh Baby, I'm going down. I'm going down 'Cause you ain't around, baby. My whole world's upside down. You ain't around. Going down. Ooh, Baby. I'm in love. Going down. Oh, Oh, Oh, I-I- I'm going down. I'm going down. 'Cause you aint around, baby. My whole worlds upside down Going down, going down Oh, babe. Don't want believe. If i cant give my love to you Im so blue. Going down. Going down You ain't around. Baby, baby. Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry. What did I do wrong? Please forgive me, baby, and come on home. Going down. Going down. Going down.
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Written by: MARY J BLIGE, SEAN COMBS, HARVEY LEVERNE FRIERSON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I'm Going Down" is a song by American band Rose Royce from their second studio album, "In Full Bloom," which was released in 1977.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "I'm Going Down" wasn't released as a single initially, it managed to gain popularity over time. A live version of the song reached No. 10 on the Billboard R&B chart in 1981.
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Song FeaturesThe song has a slow tempo, embodies an R&B soul genre, and it runs for approximately 3 minutes and 36 seconds on the original album.
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Cover VersionsThe song was famously covered by Mary J. Blige in 1994 and has been subsequently covered by various artists in different genres, demonstrating its enduring appeal. Blige's cover version received critical acclaim and became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe original version by Rose Royce appeared in the soundtrack for the 1976 film "Car Wash."
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Lyrics CompositionThe lyrics of "I'm Going Down" tell a story of heartbreak and longing, making it an emotive and memorable song.
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Music Industry ImpactThe song has sustained relevance over decades and is considered an important piece in the spectrum of 20th-century music, solidifying Rose Royce's influence in the industry.
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Pop Culture“I'm Going Down” has been featured in a number of films and television series, helping establish its place in popular culture. Movies and series like "The Office," "Girls Trip," and "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" have used the song.
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Album Success"In Full Bloom," the album which contains "I'm Going Down," went on to become a Gold record, indicating sales of over half a million units.
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Recognition"I'm Going Down" has often been celebrated for its vocal performance, musical arrangement, and emotional resonance, making it one of the most recognisable songs of Rose Royce.
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