get down
Eddie Thoneick Feat. Chelonis R. Jones Lyrics
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What would you say
I'v got my eyes wide open and I'm looking your way
You better pass me a smile or I'll mess up your day
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Hey yeah
I wannna know what you do and why you're playing these games
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Yeah yeah
Like a zombie from the grave you're in for the fright of your life
You better not come no closer coz baby, I might just bite
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Pray, yeah
Your skin looks attractive to me
I wanna bite you with my teeth
I bet you taste so god damn sweet
I want a taste of that mouth
So c'mon and show me what you're all about
1 step 2 step 3 steps 4 don't you come no closer babe I'm knocking at your door
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Pray, prayyy
Like a zombie from the grave you're in for the fright of your life
You better not come no closer baby I might just bite
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Pray, prayyy
We're lurking in the graveyard and your coming our way
I want a taste of that flesh I want to rip it away
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Pray, pray, prayyy
Iv got my eyes wide open and I'm looking your way
You better pass me a smile or I will mess up your day
And then I'll say
What willl you say
Get down and pray
Pray, pray
Like a zombie from the grave you're in for the fright of your life
You better not come no closer baby I might just bite
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Pray, prayyy ohh
We're lurking in the graveyard
And your coming our way
I want a taste of that flesh I want to rip it away
And then I'll say
What will you say
Get down and pray
Pray, pray, prayyy
The lyrics to Eddie Thoneick's song "Get Down" are extremely simple and repetitive, consisting mainly of various iterations of "down" and "do-do-do." However, this minimalistic approach does not mean that the song is devoid of meaning. In fact, the repeated use of the word "down" seems to serve as a call to action, a directive to the listener to let go of their inhibitions and surrender to the beat.
The use of onomatopoeia with "do-do-do" mimics the sound of a rhythmic beat, emphasizing the message of surrendering to the music. Additionally, the chorus is punctuated with a joyous "wooh!" which serves as a release of energy, perfectly complementing the song's message of letting go.
Despite the apparent simplicity of the lyrics, "Get Down" is a visceral track that encourages listeners to embrace the moment and give themselves over to the music. The repetition of the lyrics only serves to hammer this message home, making it nearly impossible to listen to the track without feeling the urge to dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Down, down down, d-down
Let's get low and start dancing
D-d-down, do-do-do-down
Move your body along with the beat
Down, down, down, down
Just keep dancing and enjoying the music
Down, down, down, down, down
The music is so good that you can't stop yourself from dancing
Wooh!
Expressing the excitement for the music
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Written by: Sam Hewitt, Sophie Jones
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