Get Down
Cam' Ron & Juelz Santana Lyrics


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Remember I'm a man of respect (remember)
Remember Santana was next
Now its not techs, its checks and fancy collects
I want his wrist, fist, whole had, jammed with baguettes
Pose for the camera man me and Santana man

Word to my grand ma he one bad mamma jamma, damn
So I don't write for the stardom
I get, booted, zooted, write down my problems
I've been through it headed right for the bottom
D.C. naw, would've been a sniper in Harlem (so what)

That's why I throw some doe to my cody from Kosovo
Help me get on overflow (shhh) no one suppose to know
But she lay me up like the prime minister
Thousand grams of dope smellin' like Hine Vinegar
That was a lot to linger, but to the top I bring her

But when it came to dope, I always copped in fingers
Money missin', oh shit I almost chopped some fingers
Slit some wrist, 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'll squeeze it, missiles if needed (killa)

Remember I'm gonna spend my cake
Remember Jim we getting out of five eights (projects)
Now chefs will fry us steaks (that's true) it's a higher stake
Swiss accounts I'm goin' show you how to wire cake
And we from BBQ, now you a CEO, direct a video

Your own album here we go
That's my man anytime I holla, holla with me
We shared chicken sandwiches they was a $1.50
But you seven dollars, nickel bag and white owl
I hope the chicken sandwich last us through the night child

We ain't care we didn't sleep we was night owls
Insomniacs our life styles compatible
Magical pops gone, shit tragical
Mom's on mission, my house is where the attics chill
I'm like a teacher, I need me a sabbatical

Its not irrational, I grew up radical
And you all are shook, I bought all my crooks
Fuck you R&B niggas Zeek sing all the hooks




Tito and Brick yes yes come again
They came sun or rain when I had that stomach pain (what else)

Overall Meaning

In Cam'Ron and Juelz Santana's song Get Down, Cam'Ron reflects on the success he and Juelz have achieved, looking back at where he started and what he had to do to get there. He starts the song by reminding people that he is a man of respect, and that Juelz Santana was the next big thing. Now, instead of worrying about gunfights and violence, they think about money and fancy jewelry. But Cam'Ron knows that his success didn't come from writing lyrics for fame, it came from writing down his problems and experiences. He shares that he's been through some tough times, and even considered becoming a sniper in Harlem, before he found a way to make it big in the music industry.


Cam'Ron also talks about his loyalty to friends, specifically his "cody from Kosovo" who helps him with his illegal dealings. He's careful not to give away too many details about their operations, but he knows they're successful when he can start wiring money to offshore accounts. He and Juelz have come a long way since their days of sharing $1.50 chicken sandwiches, and while they're proud of their success, they remember their humble beginnings.


The song is a reflection on the rap industry and the lifestyle that comes with it. Cam'Ron and Juelz Santana have made it big, but they haven't forgotten where they come from. They've seen people come and go, and they acknowledge that the industry can be dangerous and cutthroat. But they remain loyal to each other and to the friends who helped them along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Remember I'm a man of respect (remember)
Do not forget that I am a person who is held in high regard and deserves to be treated as such.


Remember Santana was next
Remember that Juelz Santana was next in line for success and recognition.


Now its not techs, its checks and fancy collects
I am no longer involved in violent activities like shooting people with a gun, now I am involved with collecting a lot of money via official means.


I want his wrist, fist, whole had, jammed with baguettes
I want another person to wear a lot of bling, including a lot of diamond bracelets and rings.


Pose for the camera man me and Santana man
Take a picture of me and Juelz Santana.


Word to my grand ma he one bad mamma jamma, damn
I swear on my grandmother's life that Juelz Santana is a very skilled, impressive individual.


So I don't write for the stardom
I don't write my music to become famous.


I get, booted, zooted, write down my problems
I smoke weed and drink alcohol to help me write down my problems and emotions.


I've been through it headed right for the bottom
I have experienced difficult times and my life was going downhill.


D.C. naw, would've been a sniper in Harlem (so what)
I am not interested in living in Washington D.C. I would rather have been a sniper in Harlem.


That's why I throw some doe to my cody from Kosovo
That is why I give some money to my friend from Kosovo to help me out.


Help me get on overflow (shhh) no one suppose to know
Help me get more money and fame, but don't tell anyone else about it.


But she lay me up like the prime minister
She takes care of me as if I were a very important person, like the prime minister.


Thousand grams of dope smellin' like Hine Vinegar
One thousand grams of drugs that have the smell of a type of vinegar called Hine Vinegar.


That was a lot to linger, but to the top I bring her
Those were a lot of difficult experiences to remember, but I am bringing myself and my friend to the top.


But when it came to dope, I always copped in fingers
When it came to drugs, I always bought them in small amounts to avoid getting caught by the police.


Money missin', oh shit I almost chopped some fingers
Some of my money went missing, and I was so angry that I almost hurt some people by chopping off their fingers.


Slit some wrist, that's when they said oh shit he's not a singer
I cut my wrist out of anger, and people realized that I was not a peaceful musician.


Fuck the rap, fuck the movies, fuck Siskel and Ebert
I do not care about rap music, movies, or famous critics Siskel and Ebert.


This pistol I'll squeeze it, missiles if needed (killa)
I am willing to use my gun, and even more dangerous weapons if necessary, to defend myself or attack others.


Remember I'm gonna spend my cake
Remember that I am going to spend a lot of money.


Remember Jim we getting out of five eights (projects)
Remember that my friend Jim and I are moving out of the projects (a type of low-income housing) where we currently live.


Now chefs will fry us steaks (that's true) it's a higher stake
Now, instead of cooking our own food, professional chefs will cook steaks for us, which shows that we are now living a more luxurious life than before.


Swiss accounts I'm goin' show you how to wire cake
I am going to teach you how to transfer money into a secret bank account in Switzerland.


And we from BBQ, now you a CEO, direct a video
We used to be from the streets, but now you are a CEO of a company that makes music videos.


Your own album here we go
Now you are making your own music album.


That's my man anytime I holla, holla with me
My friend is always there for me and supports me.


We shared chicken sandwiches they was a $1.50
My friend and I used to share cheap chicken sandwiches.


But you seven dollars, nickel bag and white owl
But now you only hang out with people who can afford more expensive drugs, like a $7 bag of weed and expensive cigars called White Owls.


I hope the chicken sandwich last us through the night child
I hope that the cheap chicken sandwich will be enough to keep us full through the night.


We ain't care we didn't sleep we was night owls
We did not care about sleep and stayed up through the night, like owls.


Insomniacs our life styles compatible
We both have trouble sleeping, so our lifestyles fit well together.


Magical pops gone, shit tragical
Our family member or friend with the nickname 'Magical Pops' is gone, which is very tragic and sad.


Mom's on mission, my house is where the attics chill
My mother is busy with something important, and my house is where people come to relax or hang out, even if they have problems with drug addiction.


I'm like a teacher, I need me a sabbatical
I feel like a teacher who needs a break from teaching, a sabbatical.


Its not irrational, I grew up radical
It is not crazy or unexpected that I have an unconventional lifestyle, because I grew up in radical circumstances.


And you all are shook, I bought all my crooks
You are all intimidated, but I have control over all of my associates who are willing to participate in illegal activity to help me.


Fuck you R&B niggas Zeek sing all the hooks
I do not respect R&B musicians and prefer to work with Zeek, a person who can sing the choruses of my songs.


Tito and Brick yes yes come again
I am excited to work with my friends Tito and Brick again on a new project.


They came sun or rain when I had that stomach pain (what else)
These friends were there for me through sickness and health, even when I had a stomach illness, among other problems I may not have mentioned.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARVIN P GAYE, CAM'RON GILES, CHAD WES HAMILTON, IVY JO HUNTER

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