Get Down
Groove Armada Lyrics


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Dip and galang, dip and stand up
Body basic, it won't dance more though
Dip, galang, stand up
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)
Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

Girls ah sit down and watch me
They want them stooshie
Movement do I look bashie
And me stooshie want to scratch me

Me have big booty
They sweet like tutti frutti
Licks you dance like cherry
Angels and that's why I'm screeching

What I wait among the pressure
Jump and sing flair and pattern
Body freeze and I pitch you up
Then boy, easy flick her off

'Cause of this some girls get envy
Even them try mess up your party
Love, but be warned if you beat me
There is no need to compete

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)
Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)
Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So me ah chill in the VIP suite
See my DJ playing my beat
Every newscast adverting me
The dancefloor is where we will meet

All over the world, they feel it
Is so sweet, MIB
Pop Style, well I'm free
All jealousy, is for me

Their contribution fell on the finite
Why is me smelly? Cos of my feet
Live out of love alit by the magic
Then when I boom, then when I freak

Find my crumb out, out of my teeth
Back in the dancehall style for a repeat
Bow, now break to be the elite
You nuh see't how me nice and sweet

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)
Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)
Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip and galang, dip and stand up
Body basic, it won't dance more though
Dip, galang, stand up
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)
Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip
Galang
Stand up
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip
Galang
Stand up
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

Dip and galang, dip and stand up
Body basic, it won't dance more though
Dip, galang, stand up
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip
Galang
Stand up
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

Girls ah sit down and watch me
They want their stooshie
Movement do I look bashie
And me stooshie want to scratch me

'Cause of this some girls get envy
Even them try mess up your party
Love, but be warned if you beat me
There is no need to compete

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)
Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

So we just dip, (Get down, get down)
Galang, (Feel, get down)




Stand up, (Get down, get down)
Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Groove Armada's "Get Down" speak to the joy of dancing and living in the moment. The chorus, "So we just dip, galang, stand up, wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough," encourages listeners to let go and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. The verses, sung by a female vocalist, showcase the confidence and empowerment that come with dancing freely, expressing oneself, and ignoring the judgment of others. The lyrics also reference jealousy and competition between women, warning against such negative attitudes and celebrating the importance of self-love.


The repetitive nature of the chorus emphasizes the simplicity of the message: just dance and have fun. The use of Jamaican patois, such as "wine pon yah man," adds a playful and exotic feel to the song, reminding listeners of the universal language of music and dance. The use of contrasting adjectives and phrases, such as "stooshie" and "bashie," "big booty" and "sweet like tutti frutti," creates an interesting and dynamic vocabulary that adds to the playful tone of the song.


Overall, "Get Down" is a fun, upbeat song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance like no one's watching.


Line by Line Meaning

Dip and galang, dip and stand up
Let's dip and move, dip and stand up in rhythm


Body basic, it won't dance more though
This body isn't capable of doing more complicated moves


Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough
Dance closely with your man and hold him tight


Girls ah sit down and watch me
Girls are watching me sitting down


They want them stooshie
They want to imitate my moves


Movement do I look bashie
My moves are cool


And me stooshie want to scratch me
Others want to take credit for my moves


Me have big booty
I have a big butt


They sweet like tutti frutti
My moves are smooth like tutti frutti


Licks you dance like cherry
My moves are as sweet as cherry


Angels and that's why I'm screeching
I'm so excited and ecstatic that I'm screeching


Jump and sing flair and pattern
Jump and sing with style and rhythm


Body freeze and I pitch you up
Stop and pause your body and then lift yourself up


Then boy, easy flick her off
Easily get rid of the competition


Their contribution fell on the finite
Their contribution was limited


Why is me smelly? Cos of my feet
Why am I stinky? Because of my feet


Live out of love alit by the magic
I live out of love and passion fueled by the magic of music


Then when I boom, then when I freak
Then when I dance and let loose


Find my crumb out, out of my teeth
Get rid of the annoying people surrounding me


Bow, now break to be the elite
Bow down and breakdance to be the best


You nuh see't how me nice and sweet
Don't you see how nice and sweet I am?


All over the world, they feel it
People around the world are feeling the music


Is so sweet, MIB
It's sweet like Men In Black


Pop Style, well I'm free
I dance with a free and cool pop style


All jealousy, is for me
Everyone else is jealous of me and my moves


'Cause of this some girls get envy
Other girls get envious of me because of my moves


Even them try mess up your party
They even try to ruin my party


Love, but be warned if you beat me
I love competition, but you better watch out if you try to beat me


There is no need to compete
It's not necessary to compete because I am the best dancer


So we just dip
Let's dip in rhythm


Galang
Let's move and groove


Stand up
Stand up and dance


Wine pon yah man and ya hold 'em tough
Dance closely with your man and hold him tight




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Written by: KEVIN JEROME BRIGGS, LATOCHA SCOTT, N. MACK

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@freakynintendoguy00

Well it's comfy musical ting called
Groove Armada, featuring Stush and Red Rat, of course

Dip and galang, dip and stand up
Body basic, it won't dance more though
Dip, galang, stand up
While every man in the world light up

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
While every man in the world light up

Girls all stand up and watch me
They want their sushi
Movement do I look bushy
And I miss you, they just cut me

Me have big booty
They sweet like tutti frutti
Licks you dance like cherry
Angels and that's why I'm screeching

What I wait among the pressure
Jump and sing for [incomprehensible]
Body freeze and I pitch you up
Then boy, easy flick her off

'Cause of this some girls get envy
Even then try mess up your party
Love, but be warned if you beat me
There is no need to compete

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
Every man in the world light up

So me I chill in the VIP suite
See my DJ playing my beat
Every newscast adverting me
The dancefloor is where we will meet

All over the world, they're feeling
Is so sweet, MIB
Pop Style, well I'm free
All jealousy, is for me

Their contribution fell on the finite
Why is me smelly? Cos of my feet
Left all the love alit by the magic
Then when I boom, then when I freak

Find my commotions gone through my teeth
Working the last of style for a beat
Bow, now break to be the elite
Jealousy I'll be nice and sweet

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip and galang, dip and stand up
Body basic, it won't dance more though
Dip, galang, stand up
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip
Galang
Stand up
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip
Galang
Stand up
Every man in the world light up

Dip and galang, dip and stand up
Body basic, it won't dance more though
Dip, galang, stand up
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip
Galang
Stand up
Every man in the world light up

Girls all stand up and watch me
They want their sushi
Movement do I look bushy
And I miss you, they just cut me

'Cause of this some girls get envy
Even then try mess up your party
Love, but be warned if you beat me
There is no need to compete

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
Every man in the world light up

So they just dip, get down, get down
Galang, feel, get down
Stand up, get down, get down
Every man in the world light up
Feel



@sperrotta91

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All comments from YouTube:

@paulpaul8861

This song never gets old

@Outright_Mike

Never!!!

@PauloNemo1991

Me demore 15 años en buscar esta canción y al fin lo acabo de encontrar. Voy a llorar 😭😭😭😭

@sprkrlos

Chille moviendo el butty like el chavo mamado

Galang!
Stan UP!

@miguelhidalgo5339

x2 jajajaja

@nataliazurita2313

x3

@elderizgmr

X4

@MrPeluza123

X5

@laurabuckley7513

Heard this on Radio 2 today and got goosebumps. .another forgotten classic 🥰

@bevdacutie

I remember when they put this on on mtv dance. One of my favourite songs from that summer. They had a clean and uncut version because rabbits do their thing 😂😂

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