Pop Song 709 of 1000 'Lowdown' Boz Scaggs 1976

Pop Song 709 of 1000 'Lowdown' Boz Scaggs 1976 Official MV    • Boz Scaggs - Lowdown   The song was co-written by Scaggs and keyboardist David Paich. Paich, along with fellow "Lowdown" session musicians bassist David Hungate and drummer Jeff Porcaro, would later go on to form the band Toto. A song about facing harsh truths in a relationship. The lyrics tell the story of a man who needs to confront the reality of his situation with a woman who doesn't appreciate him. The main themes of the song include: Materialism and superficiality: The lyrics suggest that the woman is more interested in material possessions and showing off than in genuine affection. Gossip and reputation: The song mentions the woman "putting your business in the street," indicating she's spreading rumors or discussing private matters publicly. Naivety: The man in the song seems to be unaware of or unwilling to face the truth about his relationship. Advice from a friend: The narrator appears to be an older, wiser figure advising the man to face "the sad, sad truth, the dirty lowdown." The term "lowdown" in the song refers to the unpleasant truth or the real facts of the situation. The narrator is encouraging the man to confront this reality and stop being taken advantage of.