I Don't Get Down Like That
Gerald Levert Lyrics


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Take Care of your body
Your mind and your soul
To take time to give you
The attention you want

No special G items
Love and words on a cell
Little things you be needing
Girl, it shows that we gotta nag never

Never never that, never never that
I wouldn't do baby, never never that, no

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
See I don't get down like that
Give you all those private things, baby

See candlelight dinners
And hot bubble baths
Relieving your tension
Massaging your back

Girl, how did your day go?
We talk about then
A little time that we need
Girl, you'll never go back

Never never that, never never that
Never, never never that, no

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
I don't get down like that

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh

See I don't get down like that
You'd be loved the way you're Supposed to be

If I was your man, you was my girl
We would be loving 'round the world
And you'd live in the life of luxury
One day go by without you next to me

Love without no lemony, nothing at all
Like an elevator girl, I'll come when you call
Up, down, in and out
From the favorite spot love it to the ground, ground

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
I don't get down like that

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
See I don't get down like that

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
I don't get down like that

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
See I don't get down like that

Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
I don't get down like that





Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
See I don't get down like that

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Don't Get Down Like That" by Gerald Levert, he is urging his partner to take care of herself both physically and mentally. He encourages her to take time for herself and to prioritize her own needs. He emphasizes that material possessions are not the key to a successful relationship, but rather, the small gestures and attention that are given to each other are what truly matter.


Levert goes on to describe some of the ways that he would care for his partner, including candlelight dinners, hot bubble baths, and massages. He indicates that he would be attentive to her needs and would be genuinely interested in how her day went. He emphasizes that he would never neglect or ignore her, but would always be there for her.


Overall, the song is a plea for a healthy and loving relationship, built on mutual respect and care for one another's well-being. Levert makes it clear that he is not interested in superficial or material things, but rather, in a deep, meaningful connection with his partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Take care of your body
You should prioritize your physical health


Your mind and your soul
And also your mental and emotional well-being


To take time to give you
It's important to give yourself attention


The attention you want
And the kind of attention you need


No special G items
I don't need fancy gifts to show you love


Love and words on a cell
Sometimes simple messages of love are more important than lavish gifts


Little things you be needing
I understand that sometimes it's the small things that make you happy


Girl, it shows that we gotta nag never
I'll never nag you because I understand your needs


Never never that, never never that
I promise you, never will I do that


I wouldn't do baby, never never that, no
I'll never do anything that will hurt you


Do you like it, do, no, oh, oh
Are you enjoying what I'm saying right now?


See I don't get down like that
I don't believe in treating you poorly or without care


Give you all those private things, baby
I won't betray your trust and share intimate details of our relationship with others


See candlelight dinners
I appreciate the romance of a candlelit dinner


And hot bubble baths
And I want to help you relax with a hot bubble bath


Relieving your tension
It's important to help relieve your stress


Massaging your back
And I want to physically take care of you


Girl, how did your day go?
I care about your life and want to know how your day went


We talk about then
Let's share our thoughts and feelings with each other


A little time that we need
We both need to take time for ourselves and each other


Girl, you'll never go back
Because I'll treat you right and show you the love you deserve


You'd be loved the way you're Supposed to be
Because I believe in treating you with respect and care


If I was your man, you was my girl
If we were in a relationship together


We would be loving 'round the world
We would experience love together in all corners of the world


And you'd live in the life of luxury
You would have a life of abundance and extravagance


One day go by without you next to me
I need you in my life every day


Love without no lemony, nothing at all
Our love is genuine and free from negativity


Like an elevator girl, I'll come when you call
I'll always be there for you when you need me


Up, down, in and out
Through all the ups and downs life brings


From the favorite spot love it to the ground, ground
I'll love you with everything I have




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La Shonda Catchings

I miss Gerald!!! One of my favorite songs by him.

Rona Love

La Shonda Catchings It's hard for me to pick just one😁

tina clark

love this song

algie cook

Gerald is a music genius.

choneyb54

AND DIDN'T EVEN GET HIS PROPS!!

Johnny Sizzle

What a slept on song. This is on the break yo back with the cognac playlist. Lol

251musiclover

Love this jam!

Tina Jefferson

MY JAM!

Ray Vaughn

Tina Jefferson going to get me kiss and some that's what's up Amen some good loving good good can't wait

Anray McNeil

It’s Brotha G, here’s my flow
That’s for show
A dream of mine is to work with Mr. Levert
His legacy is ultimate and powerful
It will last for life
Hearts, minds and souls
This is all I can say
Let the Teddy Bear do his thang

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