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 funky and upbeat soul song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and dance to the rhythm of the music. Mayfield encourages the listener to embrace their natural mood and creative spirit, letting go of the burdens of life and desire. He also touches upon themes of love and relationships, describing the complex and often mysterious nature of a woman's heart.
Throughout the song, Mayfield reminds us that we are all children of the world, searching for love and understanding in a complex and often unforgiving society. He also touches upon the animalistic and savage nature of human beings, describing us as "cannibals" who are often hypocritical and two-faced.
Overall, Mayfield's "Get Down" is a celebration of life, love, and the power of music to lift our spirits and bring us closer together.
Line by Line Meaning
Get down, baby
Let loose and get down to the beat of the music
To the funky, funky, funky groove
Move your body to the funky rhythm of the music
Let the light reflect upon your natural mood
Allow yourself to be free and let your natural mood and feelings shine
Your creative mood shall express itself
Let your creative side come out and express itself
After life and desire there is nothing left
There is nothing more important than living life and fulfilling your desires
We're all children of the world
We are all born into this world and have a connection as human beings
A hungry man in search for a hungry girl
Men are often searching for women and vice versa
It's strange, so plain we're all cannibal
We all have an inner desire to consume and devour things, like cannibals
The most wasted and two faced of all animals
Humans are known to be wasteful and deceitful, more so than any other animals
Take my soul, baby
Take all of me, including my soul
When you reel I can feel so much desire
When you move to the music, it creates a strong sense of desire in me
Life unfolds from my soul when you start a fire
My life takes on new meaning when you ignite a passion in me
As the rhythm should follow through your able soul
Let the rhythm of the music flow through your body and soul
Play the part like a pro in a perfect role
Get into character and perform like a professional in the perfect role for you
One can never point out the actual path
It is difficult to determine the true path or desire of a woman's heart
Of the mysterious need in a female's heart
There are many unknown factors that go into a woman's desires and needs
Man can only follow not knowing how
Men can only follow a woman's lead without knowing exactly what they want or feel
His faith might erupt [?]
Men must have faith and hope that they will eventually understand a woman's needs
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curtis Mayfield
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Nath Jones
Straight fucking heat, no one touched Curtis.
Andrew Marshall
Let's not forget Joseph "Lucky" Scott either! The Bass Player who played on all of Curtis Mayfield's early works. He just epitomises FUNK!!! RIP man!
thblkhnd
The Freak
Alex Mckneely
This is music for the mind, body, and Soul
B. Rod Clark
I love this song on 45 though it was edited, but the uncut album version makes you wanna get down even more; the funky drums and fuzz bass are SO locked in the groove so tight that the horns, strings & vocals fall into place just right...like REAL music's supposed to be!
Atomank68
A MASTERPIECE THAT CAN NEVER BE REPLICATED!!!
bigstink9
Curtis Mayfield was soooo LARGE!!! Can't believe this track is almost forgotten today.
Seymour Ward
a true musical masterpiece
Moltenfiya
Never Forgotten! Hell of a guitar player too!
Frank Ibey
+Moltenfiya Agreed, he was awesome, Always had a wonderful, and valuable message! deep!