get down
MAYFIELD (Curtis) Lyrics
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To the funky, funky, funky groove
Get down, baby
Let the light reflect upon your natural mood
Get down, baby
Your creative mood shall express itself
Get down, baby
We're all children of the world
A hungry man in search for a hungry girl
It's strange, so plain we're all cannibal
The most wasted and two faced of all animals
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Take my soul, baby
When you reel I can feel so much desire
Take my soul, baby
Life unfolds from my soul when you start a fire
So get down, just get down
Get down, baby
To the funky, funky, funky groove
Get down, baby
Let the light reflect upon your natural mood
Take my soul, baby
Your creative mood shall express itself
Take my soul, baby
After life and desire there is nothing left
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
The song "Get Down" by Curtis Mayfield is a call for people to let loose and express themselves through dance. The song encourages listeners to get down to the funky groove and let the light reflect upon their natural mood. Mayfield emphasizes the importance of expressing one's creative mood and desires, as they are an integral part of a person's soul. He suggests that after life and desire, there is nothing left, underscoring the importance of living in the moment and letting oneself be consumed by the music.
Throughout the song, Mayfield also touches on societal themes, saying that we are all children of the world and that we are all hungry for something, whether it be food or love. He goes on to say that humans are the most wasted and two-faced animals of all, perhaps gesturing towards the idea of a society that is obsessed with consumerism and materialism while ignoring deeper existential questions. Ultimately, the song is a call to let go of one's inhibitions and allow oneself to be consumed by the rhythm and flow of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down, baby
Start grooving, my dear
To the funky, funky, funky groove
Dance to the incredible beat of the music
Let the light reflect upon your natural mood
Let your genuine emotions shine through
Your creative mood shall express itself
Your imaginative side will come out
After life and desire there is nothing left
When you strip away everything else, all that's left is your true self
We're all children of the world
We are all a part of this world
A hungry man in search for a hungry girl
People are constantly seeking companionship
It's strange, so plain we're all cannibal
It's odd how we can be so harsh and uncaring to each other
The most wasted and two faced of all animals
Humans are often the most wasteful and deceitful creatures
Take my soul, baby
Take all of me, my love
When you reel I can feel so much desire
I feel passion whenever I'm near you
Life unfolds from my soul when you start a fire
When we're together, my life feels complete
So get down, just get down
Come dance with me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
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