Strip It Down
Luke Bryan Lyrics


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Let it fade to black
Let me run my fingers down your back
Let's whisper, let's don't talk
Baby, leave my t-shirt in the hall
Like a needle finds a groove
Baby, we'll remember what to do
To drown out every distraction
It's time we made it happen

Strip it down, strip it down
Back to you and me like it used to be
When it was an old back road with an old school beat
Cowboy boots by your little bare feet
Let it out, tell me right now
Everything I need in them white cotton sheets
Dirty dance me slow in the summertime heat
Feel my belt turn loose from these old blue jeans
We both know that we lost it somehow
Let's get it found
Strip it down, down, down

I wanna drop this cell phone now
And let it shatter on the ground
They ain't holdin' nothin' these two hands
Until they're holding you again

Oh, strip it down, strip it down
Back to you and me like it used to be
When it was an old back road with an old school beat
Cowboy boots by your little bare feet
Let it out, tell me right now
Everything I need in them white cotton sheets
Dirty dance me slow in the summertime heat
Feel my belt turn loose from these old blue jeans
We both know that we lost it somehow
Let's get it found
Strip it down, down, down
Strip it down, down, down

I don't wanna let you go
No, not tonight
I just wanna love you so bad, baby
So let's close our eyes

And strip it down, strip it down
Back to you and me like it used to be
When it was an old back road with an old school beat
Cowboy boots by your little bare feet
Let it out, tell me right now
Everything I need in them white cotton sheets
Dirty dance me slow in the summertime heat
Feel my belt turn loose from these old blue jeans
We both know that we lost it somehow
Let's get it found
Strip it down, down, down
Strip it down, down, down




Strip it down, down, down
Strip it down, down, down

Overall Meaning

"Strip It Down" by Luke Bryan is a romantic song about taking the time to reconnect with a loved one and stripping away the distractions of the outside world to focus on each other. The chorus urges the listener to strip down to the bare essentials and bring the relationship back to a simpler time, evoking images of an old back road with a classic country beat and cowboy boots by bare feet. The singer describes feeling the need to get back in touch with what's truly important and longing to hold their lover again. Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency to strip away the concerns of everyday life and just be present in the moment with the person they love.


The lyrics use a variety of metaphors and imagery to create a vivid picture of the relationship. The phrase "like a needle finds a groove" is used to describe how the couple will remember what to do without distraction, while the mention of "white cotton sheets" and "dirty dancing in the summertime heat" reinforce the sultry nature of the song. The mention of a cell phone dropping and shattering in the first verse is a powerful image that suggests the singer wants to be fully present with their lover, rather than distracted by technology.


Overall, the song is a plea for an intimate connection, and for the distractions of the modern world to be stripped away in order to focus on what truly matters - each other.


Line by Line Meaning

Let it fade to black
Let's forget about everything that's been going on and focus on each other


Let me run my fingers down your back
I want to touch you intimately and feel your body


Let's whisper, let's don't talk
We don't need to have a deep, meaningful conversation right now. Let's just enjoy each other's company


Baby, leave my t-shirt in the hall
We're going to be fully naked, so it's okay to leave our clothes behind


Like a needle finds a groove
We know each other's bodies so well that everything will flow naturally


Baby, we'll remember what to do
We may have been apart for a while, but our bodies still know how to please each other


To drown out every distraction
We don't need anything else in this moment, we just need each other


It's time we made it happen
We've been waiting long enough to be together again, let's not waste any more time


I wanna drop this cell phone now
I'm not interested in anything else happening in the world outside of us right now


And let it shatter on the ground
I don't care about anything else except being with you in this moment


They ain't holdin' nothin' these two hands
The only thing that matters to me right now is holding you


Until they're holding you again
I need to feel your body in my arms again


I don't wanna let you go
I'm not ready for this moment to end


No, not tonight
I want to spend the entire night with you


I just wanna love you so bad, baby
My desire to be with you is overwhelming


So let's close our eyes
Let's focus on the feeling of being together, not what we see or hear


Back to you and me like it used to be
Let's go back to the time when we were together and everything was perfect


When it was an old back road with an old school beat
When life was simple and we had nothing to worry about


Cowboy boots by your little bare feet
I want to see you in your purest form


Let it out, tell me right now
Anything you need to say, let it out. Don't hold anything back


Everything I need in them white cotton sheets
Being together is enough for me, we don't need anything else


Dirty dance me slow in the summertime heat
Let's get lost in the moment and be intimate with each other


Feel my belt turn loose from these old blue jeans
I'm ready to let go and be completely present with you


We both know that we lost it somehow
We've been apart for a while, but we know we can find what we lost


Let's get it found
Let's rediscover what we had and make it work


Strip it down, down, down
Let's strip away everything else and focus on each other




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jon Nite, Luke Bryan, Ross Copperman

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nailsbyme9258

Let it fade to black
Let me run my fingers down your back
Let's whisper, let's don't talk
Baby, leave my t-shirt in the hall
Like a needle finds a groove
Baby, we'll remember what to do
To drown out every distraction
It's time we made it happen
Strip it down, strip it down
Back to you and me like it used to be
When it was an old back road with an old school beat
Cowboy boots by your little bare feet
Let it out, tell me right now
Everything I need in them white cotton sheets
Dirty dance me slow in the summertime heat
Feel my belt turn loose from these old blue jeans
We both know that we lost it somehow
Let's get it found
Strip it down, down, down
I wanna drop this cell phone now
And let it shatter on the ground
They ain't holdin' nothin' these two hands
Until they're holding you again
Oh, strip it down, strip it down
Back to you and me like it used to be
When it was an old back road with an old school beat
Cowboy boots by your little bare feet
Let it out, tell me right now
Everything I need in them white cotton sheets
Dirty dance me slow in the summertime heat
Feel my belt turn loose from these old blue jeans
We both know that we lost it somehow
Let's get it found
Strip it down, down, down
Strip it down, down, down
I don't wanna let you go
No, not tonight
I just wanna love you so bad, baby
So let's close our eyes
And strip it down, strip it down
Back to you and me like it used to be
When it was an old back road with an old school beat
Cowboy boots by your little bare feet
Let it out, tell me right now
Everything I need in them white cotton sheets
Dirty dance me slow in the summertime heat
Feel my belt turn loose from these old blue jeans
We both know that we lost it somehow
Let's get it found
Strip it down, down, down
Strip it down, down, down
Strip it down, down, down
Strip it down, down, down



All comments from YouTube:

@countrygaming8367

7years later and I still find myself coming back to this song! This music just puts you in a good mood!❤️

@mpoimatete7269

I agree

@CJC777

Brings back wonderful memories ❤️
Bringing in the tears...

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@melindaware7003

I heard this song shortly after my husband passed away almost 5 years ago, I cried. This song reminded me of our last time together, it also carried me back many years ago. He always wore cowboy boots and I was always barefoot. The song still makes me cry. I miss my husband. Crying as I post this. If you are married, treat each other right and get rid of any garbage in your relationship, life is too important together.

@BabyAle10113

Im so sorry to hear.. may you stay blessed and heal.. hang tight love

@erniehernandez7194

I'm sorry but just to let you know I love the heck out of my wife, we can do city or country good luck Melinda stay safe

@CatzRule22302

I'm so sorry for your loss luke helped through some hard times too

@melindaware7003

Luke Bryan I love the song. I love the memories it brings back.

@ninacatano4459

God bless you baby 😘😪

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@mistyhimes6517

Love this song. This song makes me in a good mood.

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