Wanna Get Down
Eric Lyrics


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I haven't got a woman
Who would help my soul
Out of the cloud
Oh Lord!
Don't let the paint run down
Oh Lord!
Relieve my heart
Give it some hope
Make it shine
Just a little little little sign to be sure I'm on the way
'Cause I live my life in an empty doubting fear
And I wanna get out of here
I wanna get out of here
I gotta get out
'Cause I don't belong in here
And I gotta get out, now!
Scaling up my sorrow
Singing love
Aloud and proud
Oh Lord!
Don't let the people run down
I don't like the people running down
Oh Lord!
I believe their eyes
Could have more light
Could have more pride
What a little little little life
When you lose your faith in love
I'm sorry but my heart is not willing to sear
And I wanna get out of here
I wanna get out of here
I gotta get out
'Cause I don't belong in here
And I gotta get out!
Love is only light
As long as my heart is enclosed in such loneliness
My soul will be homeless
Fear is only lie
I wanna get out of here
I gotta get out
'Cause I don't belong in here
And I gotta get out
I wanna get out of here
I gotta get out
'Cause I don't belong in here
And I gotta get out
I wanna get out of here
I gotta get out
'Cause I don't belong in here




And I gotta get out
I wanna get out of here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eric's song "Wanna Get Down" express a longing to break free from a state of loneliness, doubt, and fear. The singer starts by acknowledging the absence of a supportive partner who could help uplift their soul from the cloud of negativity. They plea with the Lord to prevent the paint (representing emotions) from running down, to relieve their heart, and give it hope. The singer craves a sign, however small, to confirm that they are on the right path towards finding a way out of their current predicament.


The next stanza reveals the impact of living a life filled with doubt and fear. The singer desires to escape from that mindset and feel a sense of belonging. They want to break free from the people who bring them down, highlighting the need for positivity and pride. They express disappointment in a life that feels little and devoid of faith in love. The singer apologizes for their unwillingness to accept a life filled with pain, suggesting a refusal to settle for such a state.


The repeated chorus emphasizes the urgency of the singer's desire to break free. They see love as a source of light but recognize that as long as their heart remains isolated in loneliness, their soul will remain homeless. The song ends with a final plea to get out of their current situation, as the singer feels they do not belong there and yearns for freedom.


Overall, the lyrics of "Wanna Get Down" depict an individual grappling with feelings of discontent, seeking liberation from their current state of loneliness, doubt, and fear. They long for meaningful connections, positivity, and a renewed sense of purpose.


Line by Line Meaning

I haven't got a woman
I do not have a partner who understands and supports me


Who would help my soul
Someone who would alleviate my emotional struggles


Out of the cloud
Out of my state of confusion and sadness


Oh Lord!
Expression of plea or desperation


Don't let the paint run down
Do not let the brightness and hope in my life fade away


Relieve my heart
Bring relief and comfort to my troubled heart


Give it some hope
Infuse my heart with optimism and belief


Make it shine
Illuminate my heart with joy and positivity


Just a little little little sign to be sure I'm on the way
A small indication or confirmation that I am heading in the right direction


'Cause I live my life in an empty doubting fear
I constantly live in a state of uncertainty and fear


And I wanna get out of here
I desire to escape from this current situation or mindset


I gotta get out
I must find a way to break free


'Cause I don't belong in here
I feel like I do not fit in or belong in this place or state of mind


Scaling up my sorrow
Amplifying my feelings of sadness and pain


Singing love
Expressing my longing for love and connection


Aloud and proud
Openly and confidently expressing my emotions


I don't like the people running down
I dislike seeing others lose their enthusiasm and motivation


I believe their eyes
I have faith that they can regain their positivity


Could have more light
Have greater happiness and optimism


Could have more pride
Should have increased self-esteem and confidence


What a little little little life
A life filled with insignificance and lack of fulfillment


When you lose your faith in love
When you no longer believe in the power of love


I'm sorry but my heart is not willing to sear
I apologize, but my heart refuses to be hardened or calloused


Love is only light
Love brings illumination and brightness to life


As long as my heart is enclosed in such loneliness
As long as I remain trapped in this state of isolation


My soul will be homeless
My inner self will feel displaced and without a true home


Fear is only lie
Fear is deceptive and misleading


I wanna get out of here
I long to escape from this place or state of mind


I gotta get out
I must find a way to break free


I wanna get out of here
I desire to escape from this current situation or mindset


I gotta get out
I must find a way to break free


I wanna get out of here
I long to escape from this place or state of mind


I gotta get out
I must find a way to break free


I wanna get out of here
I desire to escape from this current situation or mindset




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Comments from YouTube:

James Heverling

Good tune of nostalgia.!!!!!.❤😂😂😂❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

Karen Junkins

Love the old days

Michelle Jones

Went to the concert last night Eric smashed THIS💝♾

Patty Kole

True story

patricia johnson

Thank You GOD for saving Eric Clapton so his message could SAVE ME TOO!!!

Sepulchre13

When you wanna go out
But your hair's thinnin' out
Rogaine

tim vickers

very funny

Christopher Newman

The Donald Trump version.

C Montaño

Hahaha!!!

Mati Perez Leo

Que buena canción, y el audio espectacular. Felicitaciones!

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