Get Down
Gilbert O'Sullivin 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 around
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 doing 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 around, around
I still want you around
Hey hey hey
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 around
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 doing 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 around, around
I still want you around, mmm
In Gilbert O'Sullivan's song "Get Down," the lyrics convey a message to the person he is addressing to get down, stop jumping around, and keep their hands to themselves, as they are a bad dog. While he acknowledges that their behavior gives him the creeps, he still wants them around. The song talks about Gilbert's frustration with the individual and how they are affecting him by comparing himself to a cat on a hot tin roof. He recounts being happy at one point, but now their behavior has gotten to him.
The lyrics have an interesting take on the situation as instead of completely pushing away this individual, Gilbert acknowledges that their company holds value to him, even though their behavior isn't always desirable. The use of the "bad dog" metaphor throughout the song is unique and intriguing, as it portrays the individual as someone who cannot be trusted but is still desired in their company.
Moreover, the use of repetition in the song's lyrics, specifically the line "get down, get down, get down," emphasizes the urgency behind Gilbert's message to the individual to stop their behavior. The lyrics have a playful tone, as Gilbert contrasts his frustration with his willingness to keep the individual around in his life, despite being a bad dog.
Line by Line Meaning
Told you once before
I've already warned you about your behavior
And I won't tell you no more
I'm not going to keep repeating myself
Get down, get down, get down
Stop behaving badly and calm down
You're a bad dog, baby
Your behavior is not acceptable, but I still care for you
But I still want you around
Despite your problems, I still want you in my life
You give me the creeps
Your behavior scares me
When you jump on your feet
Your sudden movements make me nervous
Keep your hands to yourself
Don't touch me
I'm strictly out of bounds
I'm not interested in being in a relationship with you
Once upon a time, I drank a little wine
I used to enjoy life more and feel more carefree
Was as happy as could be, happy as could be
I was very happy and content
Now I'm just like a cat on a hot tin roof
Now I'm constantly on edge and anxious
Baby, what do you think you're doing to me
Your behavior is affecting me in a negative way
I don't give a damn
I don't care
And I'd like you, if you can
I'd appreciate it if you could change your behavior
To get down, get down, get down
To calm down and stop being so wild
I still want you around, around
I still care for you and want you in my life
Hey hey hey
Just an interjection to grab attention
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pollewopwop
thank you!! for all your work here! I enjoy it and I learn a lot
TheWarrior1256
Fantastic, great job :)
Jorge Jorge Alberto Delgado Mata
where can i get the sheet of this?
Jane
+Jorge Jorge Alberto Delgado Mata did you check the webpage? that is how I would find the answer. so will let you do it :)
pianoprodigy987
well you did it, you found the only decent sounding yamaha piano in the world. oh and by the way, do you memorize the sheet music? or do you just rely on sight reading?
FRANCO DI NITTO , PIANIST
@Pollewopwop Ik ben een paar jaar geleden naar een concert van hem geweest...(in Antwerpen was dat) Erg leuk...Het was een heuse show...
Jane
@pianoprodigy987 huh? re the Yamaha... sight-reading everything enables the daily (when i have spare time) upload
Ramiro Montero
I don't like because the song is more (I try to explain it for musicians and Drumplayers):
"Bass--Snare--Bass-bass--Snare, Bass--Snare--Bass-bass-Snare...) Something like "Bom-cha-bombom-cha, bom-cha-bombom-cha..." and you begin as "Waltz tempo":
Da...Dadada..da, da...dadada..da. ¿More or less?. Is not 3/4 is a clear 4/4. Sorry, is a comment whit all my respect & I can't play piano like you do...
Jane
thanks for your input and teaching, Ramiro. those interested in learning the song probably know how to express it properly. this is not the music I grew up with, and I'm no musician, just trying my best to play what the sheet says :)