Dana Shanti - Downhill

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Downhill
Downhill
Downhill
Downhill

Maybe I Won’t
Maybe I Will
Won’t slow down
For no one
Until
I reach the bottom

Earth and sky
They spin in circles
Cloudy marbles
Made of glass
Marmoured colours
Brown and purple
Dizzy mind
I smell the grass

Clover leaves
Under me
Grass staines
On arms and knees
I close my eyes
Counting turns
Spinning round
The edge is steep
Mama won’t call me in
To wash my hands
For dinner time
I lost count
Of when and how
Spinning round
I wanna climb
Up again

Downhill
Downhill
Downhill
Downhill

Maybe I won’t
Maybe I will
Won’t slow down
For no one
Until
I reach the bottom

Release Date: November 23, 2023

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"Downhill" by Dana Shanti is a poetic and introspective song that captures the feeling of carefree abandon and the thrill of descending down a hill. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a child's playful exploration, with the earth and sky swirling around like marbles made of glass. As the protagonist speeds down the slope, they are lost in the moment, feeling the grass beneath them and the wind in their hair. Despite the dangers ahead, they refuse to slow down or be held back, determined to reach the bottom. The repetition of the word "downhill" creates a sense of urgency and momentum, mirroring the exhilarating rush of the descent. Ultimately, the song is a reminder to embrace the journey and enjoy the ride, no matter how steep or challenging it may be.

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Butterfly In the Storm

Berlin-based singer/songwriter, Dana Shanti, is a product of a bygone era wherein her country quaked in the shadow of the Berlin Wall. It was behind this wall that she was taught early to create that which she couldn’t otherwise obtain. This lesson spurred her to try her hand at music composition via a variety of instruments, pre-production of her own work, choreography, and both filming and film editing.

Steeped in nuance and subtlety, her music stands as anti-pop made for the patient, discerning ear and has been described by one of her collaborative partners as “a terrific slow burn”. As the Long Lost Relative artist self-explains:

“The music of my favorite artists and main influences — Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Sade, Erykah Badu, and Tracy Chapman — is what one would get if they turned a healthy, home cooked meal of organic food and pumpkin coconut soup into sound. I count myself as an artist in what I hope is a similar vein.”