Pat Shannon and Connie Harvey
backed by six musicians:
Claude Bartee ir (soprano, alto and tenor saxophone)
David Worthy (percussion)
Pete Bartee (lead guitar)
Ernie Adams (bass)
Jim Morrison (drums)
and Winston Daley (keyboards).
Gettum up and dance
Aquarian Dream Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Gettum up and dance
Gettum up, gettum down,
Gettum up, gettum down,
Gettum up, gettum down,
Gettum up, gettum down
Oh, you people turnin' in
To everything that ease to groove
Oh, I like to see you move
Gettum up, gettum down,
Gettum up, gettum down,
Gettum up, gettum down,
Gettum up, gettum down
I see why you got the girl
And squieeze your dancin' for a while
You should know you're shooting star
It's makes so difference to who you are
Gettum up and dancing
Gettum up and dance...
(J. Akines, J. Bellmon, B. Turner, V. Drayton)
Aquarian Dream's "Gettum Up and Dance" is an upbeat and funky song that encourages people to get up and dance. The opening lyrics express this sentiment directly with the repeated lines, "Gettum up and dancing, Gettum up and dance." The song is an invitation to anyone who is "turnin' in" to come join in the fun and let loose. The lyrics suggest that dancing is a way to ease into a groove and that the singer enjoys watching people move to the music.
The second verse affirms the power of dancing, noting that it can help someone get the girl and become a "shooting star." The key message of the song is that dancing is an expression of joy and freedom, and that anyone can do it, regardless of who they are. The simplicity of the lyrics and the upbeat melody create a memorable and catchy tune that is perfect for getting people up and moving.
Overall, "Gettum Up and Dance" is a feel-good song that celebrates the power of music and dance to bring people together. It is a reminder that sometimes the best way to enjoy life is to let go and dance like no one is watching.
Line by Line Meaning
Gettum up and dancing
Encouraging people to get up and dance.
Gettum up and dance
Repeating the message to get up and dance.
Gettum up, gettum down,
Repeating the message to get up and down, as in dancing.
Oh, you people turnin' in
Addressing the audience and acknowledging their presence.
Glad your baby, be our friend
Inviting the audience to enjoy themselves and have fun.
To everything that ease to groove
Celebrating the music and its ability to make people move.
Oh, I like to see you move
Expressing a personal enjoyment of watching people dance.
I see why you got the girl
Acknowledging someone's dance skills and attractiveness to others.
And squieeze your dancin' for a while
Encouraging someone to keep dancing and enjoy themselves.
You should know you're shooting star
Praising someone and acknowledging their special qualities.
It's makes so difference to who you are
Emphasizing that everyone can shine and be a star through dancing.
Gettum up and dancing
Encouraging people once again to get up and dance.
Gettum up and dance...
Repeating the message one final time to end the song.
Writer(s): johnny bellmon, victor drayton
Contributed by Liam W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.