Downtown
Kids of 88 Lyrics


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(Chorus)
We're Getting Dressed up from the waste down
If you ain't got the money i can show you how...
Were going down baby going downtown baby tonight!


There's Something going on
Something wrong, don't leave it to long
I got to let you know
Don't you let it grow..
Baby its been awhile
But i can take up more style then you show
Your so smooth and now I'm gonna give it to yah
Ill show you the ways but you gotta know
Ill show you the ways but you need
Ill show you the ways what you gotta know
Ill show you the ways....

(Chorus)

We're Getting Dressed up from the waste down
If you ain't got the money i can show you how...
Were Going down baby Going downtown baby tonight(hey)

You got what you need now
you got what you please now
I got to let you know
Don't you let it grow
We ant got all night
If you can tell me what you like cause you know
Your so smooth and now I'm gonna give it to yah
Ill show you the ways but you gotta know
Ill show you the ways but you need
Ill show you the ways what you gotta know
Ill show you the ways..

(Chorus)

We're Getting Dressed up from the waste down
If you ain't got the money i can show you how...
Were Going down baby Going downtown baby tonight(hey)

(Chorus)

We're Getting Dressed up from the waste down
If you ain't got no money i can show you how...
Were Going down baby Going downtown baby tonight(hey)(OH)

(Beats)

(Chorus)
We're Getting Dressed up from the waste down
If you ain't got the money i can show you how...
Were Going down baby Going downtown baby tonight(hey)

(Chorus)

We're Getting Dressed up from the waste down




If you ain't got the money i can show you how...
Were Going down baby Going downtown baby tonight(hey)

Overall Meaning

The song "Downtown" by Kids of 88 is a catchy, danceable tune that embodies the fun and carefree spirit of a night out on the town. The lyrics encourage the listener to get dressed up and hit the town, promising a good time and some helpful tips on how to enjoy themselves without breaking the bank. The chorus is a repetitive chant that repeats the phrase "We're getting dressed up from the waist down", which emphasizes the idea of putting effort into one's appearance and having a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

There's Something going on
Something is happening and we need to pay attention.


Something wrong, don't leave it to long
Whatever is happening is not right, and we need to act quickly to address it.


I got to let you know
I need to talk to you about something important.


Don't you let it grow..
Don't let the situation get worse or out of control.


Baby its been awhile
It's been a long time since we've talked like this.


But i can take up more style then you show
I have more to offer than what you've seen or experienced from me.


Your so smooth and now I'm gonna give it to yah
You are charming and I'm going to reciprocate that charm.


Ill show you the ways but you gotta know
I can teach you new things, but you need to be open to learning from me.


Ill show you the ways but you need
I am willing to show you new things, but you have to be willing to learn and accept them.


Ill show you the ways what you gotta know
I will teach you new things that you need to know in order to succeed.


You got what you need now
You have what you require to succeed.


you got what you please now
You have what you want and are satisfied.


We ant got all night
We don't have unlimited time for this conversation or activity.


If you can tell me what you like cause you know
If you communicate your preferences to me, we can both benefit from this situation.


Were Getting Dressed up from the waste down
We are dressing nicely, at least from the waist down.


If you ain't got the money i can show you how...
If you don't have the financial means, I can give you some advice or help you in some way.


Were Going down baby Going downtown baby tonight(hey)
We are going out and having fun tonight in the city.




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