get down
Gilbert O'Sullivin Lyrics

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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 around

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 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

Overall Meaning

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