get down
Cam’ron Lyrics
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It's like I'm psychic and shit
I called this shit about 5 years ago
Dipset all day everyday man
Santana, Jim Jones, Freeky be home 07, (uh), let's go
Remember, I'm a man of respect, remember,
Remember, Santana was next,
I want his wrist, fist, whole hand, jammed with baguettes
Pose for the camera man, me and Santana man,
Word to my grandma, he one bad MamaJamma, damn,
So I don't write for the stardom,
I get, booted, zooted, write down my problems
I been through it headed right for the bottle,
DC, nah, would'a been a sniper in Harlem,
That's why I throw some dough, to my cody from Kostovo,
Help me get on Overflow, no one supposed to know,
But she lay me up, like the Priminister,
Thousand grams of dope, smellin' like Hine vinegar,
That was a lot to linger, but to the top I bring her,
When it came to dope, I always copped in fingers,
Money missin', oh shit, I almost chopped some fingers,
Slit some wrists, that's when they said 'Oh shit, he's not a singer',
Fuck the rap, fuck the movies, fuck Siskel and Ebert,
This pistol, I squeeze it, Missles if needed, KILLA,
Remember, I'ma spend my cake,
Remember, Jim, we gettin' outta 5H,
Now, chefs a' fry us steaks, It's a higher stake
Swiss accounts, I'ma show you how to wire cake,
And we from BBO, now you a CEO,
Direct the VEO, your own album, here we go,
That's my man, anytime I holla, holla wit' me,
We shared chicken sandwiches, they was a dollar fifty,
Budget 7 dollars, nickel bag and white owl,
I hope the chicken sandwich last us through the night child,
We ain't care, we ain't sleep, we was night owls,
Insomniatics, our lifestyles compatible,
Magical, pop's gone, shit's tragical,
Mum's omission, my house is where the addicts chill,
I'm like the teacher, I need me a sabbatical,
It's not irrational, I grew up radical,
And you all are shook,
I bought all my crooks,
Fuck you R'n'B niggas,
Zeek sing all the hooks,
Tito and Bray,
Yes yes, come again,
They came sun or rain,
When I had that stomach pain,
Uh
The lyrics to Cam’ron’s song “Get Down” are a mix of braggadocio, reminiscence, and insight into the troubled upbringing and dangerous lifestyle that the rapper has led to reach his current status. Throughout the song, Cam’ron reflects on his rise to fame with fellow Dipset members Jim Jones and Juelz Santana, recalling the struggles they endured and the sacrifices they made to get where they are. Despite the violence and drug use that he and his crew are known for, Cam’ron also shows a soft spot, mentioning his grandmother and reflecting on the difficult circumstances in which he grew up.
One of the central themes of the song is the struggle for respect and admiration that Cam’ron and his crew have faced throughout their lives. They have had to earn everything they have achieved and have faced numerous obstacles along the way. To the rapper, however, everything is worth it if it meant achieving success and gaining respect from his peers.
Another prominent theme in the song is the danger that Cam’ron and his crew face every day. From drug deals gone wrong to threats from rival groups, the danger posed to them is real and palpable. Despite this danger, however, Cam’ron does not shy away from it, embracing it as a part of his lifestyle and something that defines who he is and how he has come to be.
Overall, “Get Down” is a powerful and insightful look into the life and times of Cam’ron and his fellow Dipset members. It showcases the determination, courage, and sacrifice that went into making them the respected and admired artists they are today.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh huh, Killa, They never said we couldn't get down
Cam is saying that even though others underestimate or hate on them, they can still win and be successful.
It's like I'm psychic and shit
Cam has always had a great intuition and can see how things will play out in the future.
I called this shit about 5 years ago
Cam has had an idea about how his rap career will turn out, and it's finally showing now.
Dipset all day everyday man
Cam is proudly representing his crew, Dipset, and is loyal to them.
Santana, Jim Jones, Freeky be home 07, (uh), let's go
Cam is excited for the return of his crew members Santana, Jim Jones, and Freeky in 2007, and he's ready to get to work.
Remember, I'm a man of respect, remember,
Cam wants to remind everyone that he's earned his respect and wants that to stay true.
Remember, Santana was next,
Cam always believed in Santana's talent and helped him rise to the top.
Now it's not teks, it's checks, and vans he collects,
Santana is now getting big checks and collects vans instead of guns.
I want his wrist, fist, whole hand, jammed with baguettes
Cam wants Santana to be covered in diamonds and feel like a star.
Pose for the camera man, me and Santana man,
Cam and Santana are ready to be in the spotlight and show off their success.
Word to my grandma, he one bad MamaJamma, damn,
Cam's grandma approves of Santana and thinks he's great.
So I don't write for the stardom,
Cam makes music for the love of the art, not just for fame.
I get, booted, zooted, write down my problems
Cam writes down his struggles and issues while high.
I been through it headed right for the bottle,
Cam has been through a lot of issues and is headed for alcoholism.
DC, nah, would'a been a sniper in Harlem,
If Cam didn't make it, he would have been resorting to a dangerous life in Harlem.
That's why I throw some dough, to my cody from Kostovo,
Cam helps his friend from Kostovo because he remains loyal.
Help me get on Overflow, no one supposed to know,
Cam's friend helps to get him on the overflow, but they have to keep it secret.
But she lay me up, like the Priminister,
Cam compares his lady to royalty and helps him rest.
Thousand grams of dope, smellin' like Hine vinegar,
Cam carries a lot of drugs, and they smell like vinegar.
That was a lot to linger, but to the top I bring her,
Cam doesn't want to stay in the past, but he brings his lady on his journey to success.
When it came to dope, I always copped in fingers,
Cam always bought drugs in small amounts to avoid getting caught.
Money missin', oh shit, I almost chopped some fingers,
Cam notices missing money and wants to confront the culprits.
Slit some wrists, that's when they said 'Oh shit, he's not a singer',
Cam isn't afraid to resort to violence if something goes wrong.
Fuck the rap, fuck the movies, fuck Siskel and Ebert,
Cam doesn't care about critics, and he's doing his own thing.
This pistol, I squeeze it, Missles if needed, KILLA,
Cam is not afraid to use his gun if it comes to that, he's Killa!
Remember, I'ma spend my cake,
Cam is going to spend his money the way he wants because it's his hard-earned wealth.
Remember, Jim, we gettin' outta 5H,
Cam's reminding Jim Jones that they're going to move on from the life of crime.
Now, chefs a' fry us steaks, It's a higher stake
Cam and his crew are living the high life, and the stakes are higher.
Swiss accounts, I'ma show you how to wire cake,
Cam will teach you how to hide your money legally in Swiss bank accounts.
And we from BBO, now you a CEO,
Cam and crew have come a long way from the streets, and now you're a CEO.
Direct the VEO, your own album, here we go,
Cam encourages his friend to direct their own music video and make their album.
That's my man, anytime I holla, holla wit' me,
Cam and his friend are loyal to each other, and his friend will always have his back.
We shared chicken sandwiches, they was a dollar fifty,
Cam and his friend weren't always rich, and they used to share cheap, tasty chicken sandwiches.
Budget 7 dollars, nickel bag and white owl,
Cam used to make every cent count, and would get drugs for nickel bags and white owl cigarettes.
I hope the chicken sandwich last us through the night child,
Cam and his friend had to make their limited resources last through the night.
We ain't care, we ain't sleep, we was night owls,
They were stay awake all night and didn't care about sleeping.
Insomniatics, our lifestyles compatible,
Cam and his friend's lifestyle of staying up all night is compatible with them having insomnia.
Magical, pop's gone, shit's tragical,
Cam's father passing away was a tragic experience.
Mum's omission, my house is where the addicts chill,
Cam's house is welcoming to drug addicts, and they feel comfortable there.
I'm like the teacher, I need me a sabbatical,
Cam needs to take a break like a teacher would take a sabbatical.
It's not irrational, I grew up radical,
Being unusual is not irrational for Cam because he grew up in a radical environment.
And you all are shook,
Cam's enemies should be scared and intimidated.
I bought all my crooks,
Cam has his own team of crooks who work for him.
Fuck you R'n'B niggas,
Cam doesn't like R&B singers and is loyal to his own genre.
Zeek sing all the hooks,
Apparently, Zeek is great at singing and can do a great job on hooks.
Tito and Bray,
Tito and Bray's names are being shouted out.
Yes yes, come again,
Actions are good, so let's do it again!
They came sun or rain,
Tito and Bray stuck by Cam's side throughout everything.
When I had that stomach pain,
Tito and Bray had Cam's back even when he was feeling ill.
Writer(s): IVY JO HUNTER, CHAD WES HAMILTON, CAM'RON GILES, MARVIN P GAYE
Contributed by Oliver K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.