Goin' Down
J.J. Cale Lyrics


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Out on 95 look outside sun is going down
Chilling in a vibe with the squad yea it's going down
I don't know the time but on God it is going down
Hit you on the dial make you smile yea going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
If you wanna ride bet it's going down
Get you to the spot yea it's going down
Nah it don't really matter
We don't need the chit chatter
Baby we can go slow or baby I can make it faster now
Nah I ain't here for all that capping nah
Yea I been drinking on that Captain ah
So tell me if I shoot my shot can a nigga come thru and make it bounce like a basketball
Yea yea yea girl lemme see what that thing do
Give it so good make you sing too
From the back all you see is them ankles aw ooh yea
Imma go in rearrange you
Imma make it worth the wait boo
You tell me that you like it when I make you aw ooh yea
Now you sitting with your mind blown
Going so long I don't know where the times gone
You can sleep over you ain't gotta drive home
And I can hold you in my arms all night long
Turn you over rub your body to the right song
You ain't never had nobody do it right no
Let's do it right now
Out on 95 look outside sun is going down
Chilling in a vibe with the squad yea it's going down
I don't know the time but on God it is going down
Hit you on the dial make you smile yea going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
If you wanna ride bet it's going down
Get you to the spot yea it's going down
Imma have you loving lil shit you never thought you would do
I'm tryna keep the lights on but dim em down if it's cool
And yea we just finished but I'm down for round number 2
You should'a knew that this was coming when you round me but you
Was playing games
Day to day
You made a way
To get yo ass over here late at night now you staying late
And now Imma make you say my name
Running round every base
Yea we stay awake
And now I see in your eyes your excited (Gah damn)
So when you come you don't need no invite yea (Gah damn)
And once I get that text ooh is that time yea (Gah damn)
Cause girl the things you do keep me alive yea
Get my heart racing
Know you wanna take it
Girl I'm on ya ass like them fucking car chases
Stop
Imma pace it
Getting back to it now you tell me that you made it
Stop
Girl you dangerous
Getting back on and then you ride it like you race it
Stop
It's amazing
Go to sleep wake up and we back on the same shit
Out on 95 look outside sun is going down
Chilling in a vibe with the squad yea it's going down
I don't know the time but on God it is going down
Hit you on the dial make you smile yea going down
Going down
Going down
Going down
Going down




If you wanna ride bet it's going down
Get you to the spot yea it's going down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Goin' Down" by J.J. Cale describe a relaxed and carefree atmosphere, where the singer and his friends are just hanging out and enjoying the moment. The song starts with a description of the setting: they are on the highway, watching the sun setting, and getting ready for a good time with their group. The lyrics then explain the singer's intentions: he wants to please his companion, to make her feel good, and to indulge in physical pleasure. He does not care about talking or wasting time with meaningless conversation; he just wants to have fun and share an intimate moment together.


The lyrics then talk about the singer's skills in satisfying his partner's needs, both physically and mentally. He is confident in his abilities to provide pleasure, and he compliments his partner on her enthusiasm and energy. The song ends on a positive note, with the singer expressing his satisfaction and contentment with the relationship and the moment they share.


Line by Line Meaning

Out on 95 look outside sun is going down
Driving on highway 95, looking out the window and realizing that the sun is setting


Chilling in a vibe with the squad yea it's going down
Relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere with friends and enjoying the moment


I don't know the time but on God it is going down
Not being aware of the time, but realizing that something exciting is happening soon


Hit you on the dial make you smile yea going down
Calling someone and making them happy, indicating that something fun is going to happen soon


Going down
Repeating the phrase to emphasize that something exciting will happen soon


If you wanna ride bet it's going down
If you want to join us, it is guaranteed that something exciting will happen


Get you to the spot yea it's going down
Bringing someone to the location and confirming that something fun is happening there


Nah it don't really matter
Ignoring the insignificant details


We don't need the chit chatter
Not interested in idle talk, just focused on having fun


Baby we can go slow or baby I can make it faster now
Offering the option to take things slowly or speed them up, depending on what the other person wants


Nah I ain't here for all that capping nah
Not interested in deception or dishonesty


Yea I been drinking on that Captain ah
Indicating that the artist has been drinking Captain Morgan rum


So tell me if I shoot my shot can a nigga come thru and make it bounce like a basketball
Asking whether the singer will be successful in his advances, and indicating that he can perform well in the bedroom


Yea yea yea girl lemme see what that thing do
Expressing interest in the girl's sexual abilities and wanting to find out more


Give it so good make you sing too
Promising to provide such a pleasurable experience that the girl will be vocal about it


From the back all you see is them ankles aw ooh yea
Describing a sexual position and expressing excitement about it


Imma go in rearrange you
Suggesting that the artist will use his sexual expertise to pleasure the girl in a unique way


Imma make it worth the wait boo
Promising to make the girl's wait worth it by providing a great sexual experience


You tell me that you like it when I make you aw ooh yea
Acknowledging that the girl likes the singer's sexual techniques


Now you sitting with your mind blown
Indicating that the girl is overwhelmed with pleasure


Going so long I don't know where the times gone
Having lost track of time because the sexual experience has been prolonged


You can sleep over you ain't gotta drive home
Offering the girl the option to stay the night instead of having to drive home


And I can hold you in my arms all night long
Expressing a desire to hold the girl close all night


Turn you over rub your body to the right song
Suggesting that the artist wants to provide sensual pleasure beyond sex as well


You ain't never had nobody do it right no
Asserting that the singer is the best the girl has ever had


Let's do it right now
Inviting the girl to engage in sexual activity


Imma have you loving lil shit you never thought you would do
Promising to make the girl enjoy things she never knew she would


I'm tryna keep the lights on but dim em down if it's cool
Preferring to keep the lights on, but willing to adjust to the girl's preferences


And yea we just finished but I'm down for round number 2
Indicating that the artist wants to engage in sexual activity again


You should'a knew that this was coming when you round me but you
Implying that the girl should have expected to engage in sexual activity with the singer


Was playing games
Acknowledging that the girl might have been playing hard-to-get games with the singer


Day to day
Repeating a phrase to indicate the routine nature of the girl's life without the artist


You made a way
Acknowledging that the girl found a way to be with the artist despite her routine life


To get yo ass over here late at night now you staying late
Indicating that the girl made the effort to come see the artist at night and is now prolonging her stay


And now Imma make you say my name
Asserting that the singer will provide such a pleasurable experience that the girl will call out his name


Running round every base
Using a metaphor to imply that the artist and girl are engaging in sexual activity of various kinds


Yea we stay awake
Acknowledging that the singer and girl are staying up all night engaging in sexual activity


And now I see in your eyes your excited (Gah damn)
Expressing that the girl is aroused and excited for more sexual activity


So when you come you don't need no invite yea (Gah damn)
Suggesting that the girl is always welcome to come over and engage in sexual activity


And once I get that text ooh is that time yea (Gah damn)
Expressing excitement at receiving a text from the girl indicating interest in sexual activity


Cause girl the things you do keep me alive yea
Acknowledging that the girl's sexual abilities are stimulating and rejuvenating for the artist


Get my heart racing
Implying that the girl excites the singer


Know you wanna take it
Acknowledging that the girl is interested in engaging in sexual activity with the singer


Girl I'm on ya ass like them fucking car chases
Using a metaphor to imply that the artist is relentlessly pursuing sexual activity with the girl


Imma pace it
Suggesting that the artist will take things slow and steady to provide maximum pleasure


Getting back to it now you tell me that you made it
Implying that the girl has had an intense orgasm and is satisfied


Girl you dangerous
Acknowledging that the girl is skilled and confident in sexual activity


Getting back on and then you ride it like you race it
Describing the intensity with which the girl engages in sexual activity


Stop
Using a word to indicate a break in the flow of lyrics


It's amazing
Using a word to describe the intensity and pleasure of sexual activity


Go to sleep wake up and we back on the same shit
Indicating that the singer and girl will continue their sexual relationship in the future




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Written by: Jeremiah Maltez

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Paul Springett

Yeah, I'm going down...
Going down, down, down, down, down
I'm going down....
Going down, down, down, down, down

Got my big feet in the window
And my head hanging on the ground

Don't let me down,
close that boxcar down
Don't let me down,
close that boxcar down
Well, I'm goin' back to Chattanooga
And sleep on sister Irene's floor



All comments from YouTube:

K C

What a great song!! How did he get that great shuffle and piercing guitar licks so right so often!! Unique sound.

weltweit-in-berlin Roswitha Schäfer-Neubauer

Couldn't live without the sound and the rhythm and the philosophy of JJCALE...my love..!

chris stackhouse

I still cant believe JJ has left us, this is one of my favourite vinyl albums of his.......

ontariobuds

Are you Saul?

Slipping Jimmy

Reading your comment back I haven't quite replied properly, but you get my drift I'm sure!

Slipping Jimmy

chris stackhouse to be fair, not just his. This is better than most albums out there. In my humble opinion of course!

Robert Shaefer

The Best Original version! Many good ones but this is STILL the best.

Sander Frijters

one of the best ... after 1 min 20... ritme / body takes over :-)

Vera Lucia Pinto Rios

Maravilhoso ❤

DEBBIE L

saw him twice,,, not enough, I was listening to jj cale while all my friends were listening to peter frampton, not 2 say hes not a good musician, but I preferred my old hippie group,,,lol,,,,,,,,i fell in love with JJ CALE!,,,,,,,R.I.P. HEAVEN MUST ROCK!

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