Este cantautor irlandés de calmo pop con sofisticados arreglos orquestales y soft-rock de fácil escucha conquistó a comienzos de los años 70 las listas de ventas británicas con su meloso y elegante proceder melódico y su aguda capacidad como letrista.
Get Down
Gilbert O’Sullivan Lyrics
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And I won't tell you no more
Get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round
You give me the creeps
When you jump on your feet
Keep your hands to yourself
I'm strictly out of bounds
Once upon a time I drank a little wine
Was as happy as could be, happy as could be
Now I'm just like a cat on a hot tin roof
Baby what do you think you're doin' to me
Told you once before
And I won't tell you no more
So get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round, around
I still want you around
I don't give a damn
And I'd like you if you can to
Get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round
The lyrics to Gilbert O’Sullivan's song Get Down seem to be directed towards a person, perhaps a lover or a friend, who is misbehaving in some way. The singer has already told them once before to "get down," or to calm down and act properly, but they have not yet listened. The singer tells them again to "get down" and to "keep your hands to yourself" because they are "strictly out of bounds." It is clear that this person's behavior is making the singer uncomfortable or uneasy, evidenced by the line "you give me the creeps when you jump on your feet."
The second half of the song seems to express some frustration or confusion on the part of the singer towards this person's behavior. They reference a time in the past when they were happy, perhaps suggesting that this person's actions have disrupted that happiness. The line "Now I'm just like a cat on a hot tin roof, baby what do you think you're doin' to me" indicates that the singer is feeling restless and uncomfortable in their own skin, possibly as a result of this person's behavior.
Despite all of this, the singer still wants this person around, referring to them as a "bad dog baby" but saying that they still want them close. It is unclear why the singer feels this way or what the nature of their relationship is, but it is evident that this person's behavior is causing some tension and discomfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Told you once before
I have already communicated this to you in the past
And I won't tell you no more
I will not repeat it again
Get down, get down, get down
Please lower yourself, physically and metaphorically
You're a bad dog baby
You are misbehaving and causing trouble
But I still want you 'round
Despite your bad behavior, I still value your presence in my life
You give me the creeps
Your actions and behavior make me feel uncomfortable and uneasy
When you jump on your feet
When you act in an erratic and unpredictable manner
Keep your hands to yourself
Do not touch me without my consent
I'm strictly out of bounds
You are not allowed to behave in a certain way towards me
Once upon a time I drank a little wine
There was a time when I used to drink alcohol in moderation
Was as happy as could be
I was content and carefree with my life
Now I'm just like a cat on a hot tin roof
I am anxious and uncomfortable, just like a cat walking on a hot surface
Baby what do you think you're doin' to me
Your behavior is causing me distress and discomfort
I don't give a damn
I do not care
And I'd like you if you can to
I would appreciate it if you could
You're a bad dog baby
You are misbehaving and causing trouble
But I still want you 'round
Despite your bad behavior, I still value your presence in my life
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Gilbert O'Sullivan
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Told you once before
And I won't tell you no more
Get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round
You give me the creeps
When you jump on your feet
So get down, get down, get down
Keep your hands to yourself
I'm strictly out of bounds
Once upon a time I drank a little wine
Was as happy as could be, happy as could be
Now I'm just like a cat on a hot tin roof
Baby what do you think you're doin' to me
Told you once before
And I won't tell you no more
So get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round, around
I still want you around
I don't give a damn
And I'd like you if you can to
Get down, get down, get down
You're a bad dog baby
But I still want you 'round
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We ❤️ Gilbert O'Sullivan.
We didn't know that he is Irish
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@snpok524
This man is musical genius , I cannot understand why he is not revered like Neil Diamond or Paul Simon
@banditmma
he had a falling out with his record company, if it werent for that hewould be as famous as billy joel
@davedzone
Didn't have enough songs.
@davearonow65
Musical Genius? Come ON!
He had some decent songs, this being one of them, but genius, no.
Bach was a musical genius, Beethoven, Mozart, were geniuses. Of you want to talk about modern comparisons being geniuses, then Maybe John Williams, maybe guys like Paul Simon, Brian Wilson and a few others. You want to talk about people like Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson etc. Gilbert O Sullivan's music is on a third grade Nursery Rhyme level of skill compared to any of the above mentioned. Some of the songs are are great but if you are one of the people that like to reserve words like genius for those that truly are, then Gilbert O Sullivan isn't one of them. Not even close.
@richardscally694
Exactly! never given the credit he deserved, immensely talented songwriter.
@markdaly1903
@davedzone he ended up in a prolonged court battle with his ex manager.. Gordon Mills in 1982 and then later he took Biz Markle to court over a sample of Alone again naturally. He won both
@clydegilliam7776
Great song! Never get tired of this song!!
@adamsfancy3
I love this song. I remember the good feeling it gave me way back then. Just a great little tune.
@oasis9194
I listened to it on repeat at the time and I still listen to it with as much pleasure 50 years later
@saintmirrenmalky
Seriously catchy song. My uncle worked at the BBC for many years. He met a lot of famous people- some nice, some not so nice. He describes Gilbert O'Sullivan as a "thoroughly brilliant bloke".