Nitty Gritty
Kimberly Cole Lyrics
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Come on
Let's go
I'm gonna roll back my sleeves
I'm ready to get knee deep
I'm doin' things differently
And I ain't gonna stop
I'm tired of wastin' time
Not a pretty face standin' by
I'm in control and livin' life
Ain't afraid of this ride I'm takin' now
Come on
I'm doin' my thing
Hold on
Full speed ahead
It's on
I'm good to go
Got my foot on the gas
This time I'm ready to
Get down to the nitty gritty and
Get on it and jump right in it to
Find you're groove ya gotta
Feel the rhythm in ya
Step it up and keep it movin'
Get down to the nitty gritty and
(Get down)
Get on it and jump right in it to
Find you're groove ya gotta
Feel the rhythm in ya
Step it up and keep it movin'
I'm ready to make my mark
Cuz I gotta strong mind, tough heart
No way never I'm giving up
Cuz I ain't here to scratch the surface
I'm letting my colors show
I don't wanna be just so, so
And I'm letting everybody know
I ain't afraid to get a little dirty so
Come on
I'm doin' my thing
Hold on
Full speed ahead
It's on
I'm good to go
Got my foot on the gas
This time I'm ready to
Get down to the nitty gritty and
(Get down)
Get on it and jump right in it to
Find you're groove ya gotta
Feel the rhythm in ya
Step it up and keep it movin'
Get down to the nitty gritty and
(Get down)
Get on it and jump right in it to
Find you're groove ya gotta
(Groove)
Feel the rhythm in ya
(Rhythm)
Step it up and keep it movin'
Come on
(Get down)
Get down to the nitty gritty and
(Get down)
Get on it and jump right in it to
Find you're groove ya gotta
(Find the groove)
Feel the rhythm in ya
(And the rhythm)
Step it up and keep it movin'
(Keep it movin')
Get down to the nitty gritty and
Get on it and jump right in it to
(Jump right in)
Find you're groove ya gotta
Feel the rhythm in ya
Step it up and keep it movin'
(Keep it movin')
Get down to the nitty gritty and
Get on it and jump right in it to
(Jump right in)
Find you're groove ya gotta
Feel the rhythm in ya
Step it up and keep it movin'
(Keep it movin', keep it movin')
Get down to the nitty gritty and
Get on it and jump right in it to
Find you're groove ya gotta
(Find the groove)
Feel the rhythm in ya
(And the rhythm)
Step it up and keep it movin'
Nitty gritty
Nitty gritty
We are getting down to the nitty gritty
Ready, ready, ready, ready
Nitty gritty
Nitty gritty
We are getting down to the nitty gritty
The lyrics to Kimberly Cole's song "Nitty Gritty" inspire listeners to let go of their fears and take control of their lives. The phrase "nitty gritty" refers to the heart of something, its essential nature or core, and Cole urges her listeners to "get down" to that level, to find their true rhythm and groove. She uses a lot of metaphors related to getting dirty, such as "roll back my sleeves," "get knee deep," and "feel the rhythm in ya." She's not afraid to take risks and make mistakes, and she wants her listeners to do the same. The song is catchy and upbeat, with a driving tempo that echoes the lyrics' message of moving forward.
Overall, "Nitty Gritty" is a call to action, an anthem for those who want to break free from their fears and limitations and live life to the fullest. Kimberly Cole's vocals are strong and confident, and the music is energetic and danceable. The song's message is simple but powerful: don't be afraid to get down to the heart of things and find your own rhythm, no matter how messy or challenging it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Encouraging the listener to keep going and not give up
I'm gonna roll back my sleeves
Preparation for hard work and getting down to business
I'm ready to get knee deep
Serious commitment to the task at hand
I'm doin' things differently
Breaking away from the norm to achieve a new outcome
And I ain't gonna stop
Determination to reach the goal at any cost
Don't wanna fake it
Authenticity is valued and pretending does not lead to true success
I'm tired of wastin' time
Realizing that time is precious and there is no time to waste on superficial matters
Not a pretty face standin' by
Focusing on inner qualities rather than superficial external traits
I'm in control and livin' life
Taking charge of one's life, making decisions and living on one's own terms
Ain't afraid of this ride I'm takin' now
Embracing the journey ahead and facing obstacles with confidence
Get down to the nitty gritty and
The listener should get serious and focused on the task at hand
Get on it and jump right in it to
Fully immerse oneself into the effort
Find you're groove ya gotta
To succeed, one needs to find their unique style and method
Feel the rhythm in ya
Be attuned to oneself and the situation to make the best decisions
Step it up and keep it movin'
Keep pushing forward with a positive attitude and high energy level
I'm ready to make my mark
Willingness to leave a lasting impact in the world
Cuz I gotta strong mind, tough heart
Confidence in one's ability to handle challenges
No way never I'm giving up
Determination to persevere through difficult times
Cuz I ain't here to scratch the surface
Goal is to achieve depth and real meaning in life
I'm letting my colors show
Being true to oneself and expressing unique qualities
I don't wanna be just so, so
Not being content with mediocrity and striving for excellence
And I'm letting everybody know
Being transparent in one's intentions and actions
I ain't afraid to get a little dirty so
Willingness to take risks and put oneself in uncomfortable situations to achieve a greater outcome
Nitty gritty
The essence of the matter, the core of the subject at hand
We are getting down to the nitty gritty
Taking the effort seriously and being focused on the task at hand
Ready, ready, ready, ready
Prepared and willing to tackle challenges head-on
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