I think the big question for me is: what is the real deal with Downtown?
Maybe you know some little places to go... downtown
And you may find somebody kind to help and understand you;
Someone who is just like you and needs a gentle hand to
Guide them along...
So maybe I'll see you there,
We can forget all our troubles; forget all our cares, and go
Downtown -- things will be great when you're
Downtown -- don't wait a minute more
Downtown -- everything's waiting for you...
I heard someone on the radio say it was an overt celebration of female sexual empowerment. Assume no more details required. I must say that idea never occurred to me, but then once you've heard it, it seems quite a compelling interpretation when you listen to the joyful song. Is this something everyone already knew except me?
But the way she powers it out... Here she is aged seventy five (!) doing it full on still. The backing singers are gorgeous too.
