Going down
Mr. Groovy And The Blue Heads Lyrics
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Do you think it's worth holding out'
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
Ugly stories
"Watch them flee.. watch them flee" *scratches*
"Rap up" *scratches*
"Watch them flee" *scratches*
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
The combination of a vocal caress
With lungs that gasp for breath
From emotional stress
With special effects
And a distorted collage
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
[Pre-Chorus](2x)
It's going down
The logical progression on a the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
It's going down
The logical progression on a the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
[Chorus x2]
"Put put.. put it up" *scratches*
"I said it goes like this" *scratches*
"And you do it like this" *scratches*
It's going down
Once again it is
Composed sentences all together venomous
The four elements of natural force
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Everybody on board with this blend
The sword with the pen
The mightiest is the weapons
Swinging right from the chin
The elevate of mental states
Long gone with the wind
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
It's going down
Stalence emulation readily
Trekking through the weaponry
Of the pure pedigree
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
Whatever the weather be
We invent the steadily
It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
Execution of collaborative plots
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
It's going down
The logical progression on a the timeline
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Take you on an audible odyssey
Now it's going down
[Chorus x2]
"X-men 'bout to blast of world wide" *scratches*
Yo it's request only *scratches*
"X-men 'bout to blast of world wide" *scratches*
It's built from scratch
Album in stores soon
"'Bout to blast off world wide" *scratches*
"And you do it like this"
It's going down
[Chorus x2]
"Put put.. put it up" *scratches*
"I said it goes like this" *scratches*
"And you do it like this" *scratches*
It's going down
Like this
The lyrics of "Going Down" by Mr. Groovy and the Blue Heads offer a commentary on the state of the music industry, particularly in the hip-hop genre. The first verse sets the tone, as the singer notes that they have been threatened and wonders if it's worth continuing to pursue their career in the industry. The scratches in the background provide an indication of the DJ or turntablist, who plays a prominent role in hip-hop and the music industry more broadly.
The subsequent verses delve deeper into the complexities of hip-hop and its various elements, including vocal delivery, beats, and special effects. The chorus emphasizes the idea that things are "going down," which can be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps it's a commentary on the industry itself, which is in a period of flux and change, or it could refer to the song's own sound and structure. Throughout the song, the singer seems to be grappling with the challenges of staying true to oneself in the face of a constantly-evolving industry.
Overall, "Going Down" is a thought-provoking track that showcases the skills of the artists involved, as well as the complexity and richness of the hip-hop genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew I was being threatened
I had a feeling that I was in danger
Do you think it's worth holding out'
Do you think it's wise to resist or should we give in?
I mean I've heard some pretty ugly things about those guys
I have heard some disturbing rumors about the people who are threatening us
Watch them flee.. watch them flee *scratches*
Observe as our opponents run away in fear
Rap up *scratches*
Let's get ready to perform and express ourselves through a musical art form
Hip-Hop hits *scratches*
Hip-Hop music with catchy beats and lyrics is about to be played
And you do it like this
Pay attention and learn the way to perform this musical style
It's going down
Things are about to get intense and action is imminent
The rhythm projects 'round the next sound
The music is constantly evolving and progressing
Reflects the complex hybrid dialect now
This music is a fusion of various cultures and languages
Detect the mesh of many elements compressed down
Notice the combination of multiple musical components condensed into one piece
The melting pot of a super-futureesque style
This music represents a futuristic and innovative style that is a product of various influences
The combination of a vocal caress
The vocals are delivered in a smooth and controlled manner
With lungs that gasp for breath
The artist is exerting a lot of effort and energy while singing
From emotional stress
The artist is expressing raw, authentic emotions through their music
With special effects
Various techniques and effects are used to enhance the musical experience
And a distorted collage
The music is assembled from various pieces, some of which have been intentionally modified
Carefully lodged between beats of rhythmic barrage
This unconventional music is seamlessly interwoven with strong, rhythmic beats
The logical progression on a the timeline
This music represents a natural evolution of the genre over time
The separation narrowed down to a fine line
The differences between various sub-genres of music are becoming less distinct
To blur the edges so they blend together properly
Different musical styles are being combined in a way that makes sense
Take you on an audible odyssey
This musical experience will transport you through different emotions and sounds
Now it's going down
The action and excitement is happening right now
Composed sentences all together venomous
The lyrics are carefully crafted, and contain strong and powerful messages
The four elements of natural force
The artist is referencing the four key elements of Hip-Hop culture: rapping, DJing, breakdancing and graffiti art
Projected daily through the sound of the source
Hip-Hop culture is being actively propagated through music
Everybody on board with this blend
Most people in the Hip-Hop community appreciate this unique musical style
The sword with the pen
The power of words and language can be just as strong as that of a weapon
The mightiest is the weapons
The most powerful weapon is the ability to precisely and effectively express oneself
Swinging right from the chin
The artist is not holding back, and delivering their message forcefully
The elevate of mental states
This music has the ability to inspire and stimulate the mind
Long gone with the wind
Other, less authentic musical styles that lack substance are becoming less popular
To defend men for shoddy imitation pretends
The artist is standing up against lackluster, inauthentic music
Stalence emulation readily
Imitation is too common, and it's time to break out of that mold
Trekking through the weaponry
Going through the challenges and obstacles of the music industry
Of the pure pedigree
Of the highest quality and authenticity
Cleverly seeing through whatever is ahead of me
The artist is anticipating and overcoming the challenges ahead
Whatever the weather be
No matter the situation, the artist will persevere
We invent the steadily
We are creating new and innovative music at a steady pace
It's going down to sub-terrestrial high
This music is so unique and different that it is breaking new ground
I rhyme regiment that's calling the shots
The artist is taking charge of their own music, and making their voice heard
Execution of collaborative plots
The artist is working with other talented musicians to create something special
Ready to bring the separation of style to a stop
This music is blurring the lines between different musical genres and styles, creating something totally unique
X-men 'bout to blast of world wide *scratches*
This musical movement is about to have a global impact
Yo it's request only *scratches*
This music is exclusive and only for those who truly appreciate it
It's built from scratch
This music is completely original, made from the ground up
'Bout to blast off world wide *scratches*
This movement is about to become a worldwide sensation
Put put.. put it up *scratches*
Let's raise the energy and excitement level with this catchy beat
I said it goes like this *scratches*
The artist is demonstrating how this unique style of music is performed
And you do it like this *scratches*
Pay attention and follow the artist's lead to learn how to perform this musical style
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHADRON MOORE, JASIEL ROBINSON
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