She Gets Down
Nelson Lyrics


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I am mommy's naughty boy
Her misbehavin' pride and joy
I'll sin, then she'll punish me for my wicked ways
I've disobeyed and now I've got to pay

[Chorus:]
(She gets down) My girl gets me down on my knees
(Low down) Won't stop 'til I beg and I plead
(She gets down) I need to walk on the wilder side
So my girl gets down on me

Out of sight but not of mind
Lurking in my darker side
Fantasies torture me, strange perversities
My love is like Pandora's box
And my mistress holds the key

[Chorus]

(She gets down) My girl tames the monster in me
(Low down) She knows how to give what I need
(She gets down) She controls my sexual greed
So I let my girl get down on me

I get my pleasure from the pain
But if nasty habit gossip spreads
What would the neighbors say?

(Hurts so good)
"Are you ready for me senator?"
"Yes Mistress."
(Like it should)
"Have you been nice, or have you been naughty?"
"I`ve been a bad boy Mistress."
(Hurts so good)
"You know I'm going to have to punish you, don't you?"
"Oh, do what you must."

[Chorus]

(She gets down) My girl, she don't do it for free
(Low down) I pray that she keeps it discreet
(She gets down) 'Cause no one knows




The life that I lead at night
When my girl gets down on me

Overall Meaning

Nelson's "She Gets Down" is a song that delves into the dark and sexual fantasies of the singer. The first verse of the song refers to the singer as his mother's 'naughty boy', implying that he has always had a rebellious and disobedient nature. This theme continues as he sings about his mistress, who holds the key to his love and sexual desires. The chorus of the song talks about how the woman gets the singer down on his knees and won't stop until he begs and pleads. He is addicted to the pain and pleasure of her controlling his sexual greed.


The second verse of the song further explores the singer's dark fantasies, describing them as "strange perversities". He acknowledges that he knows it's wrong, but he cannot resist the urge to explore those fantasies with his mistress. The song ends with the singer wondering what would happen if his 'nasty habit' were to be exposed to the public.


Overall, "She Gets Down" is a song about sexual addiction and indulgence in dark fantasies. The lyrics portray a man who is addicted to the power and control of his mistress, and is willing to pay the price for his disobedience.


Line by Line Meaning

I am mommy's naughty boy
I am an adult man who continues to act out in ways that make my mother, who still has a significant influence on my life, unhappy


Her misbehavin' pride and joy
My mother takes some pride in my rebellious nature, although it does worry her


I'll sin, then she'll punish me for my wicked ways
I intentionally do things I know are wrong to provoke a reaction from my mother, who will reprimand me as a way of showing she cares


I've disobeyed and now I've got to pay
I sometimes act out in ways that I know will require punishment, but I do so anyway, accepting that it is the cost of release


(She gets down) My girl gets me down on my knees
The person I am romantically involved with takes control of me, physically and emotionally, in a way that feels freeing and powerful


(Low down) Won't stop 'til I beg and I plead
My partner enjoys pushing me to the brink, drawing out my desire and making me beg for relief


(She gets down) I need to walk on the wilder side
I am seeking intense emotional experiences that I cannot get in my everyday life


So my girl gets down on me
I allow my partner to indulge in these experiences with me, even though they may be outside my comfort zone or beyond what I would normally participate in


Out of sight but not of mind
Although these experiences are not something I can share with others or discuss freely in my everyday life, they still occupy my thoughts and desires


Lurking in my darker side
My hidden desires and fantasies are often at odds with my more socially acceptable self


Fantasies torture me, strange perversities
My inner desires and attractions can be intense and torturous, leaving me conflicted and struggling to reconcile them with societal norms and expectations


My love is like Pandora's box
My capacity for love, desire, and attraction is vast, complicated, and potentially dangerous


And my mistress holds the key
My partner (mistress) is the one who has access to my deepest desires and has the power to unlock them


(She gets down) My girl tames the monster in me
Through our sexual interactions, my partner helps me to control and manage my more unruly, dangerous desires


(Low down) She knows how to give what I need
My partner understands and appreciates the things that turn me on or fulfill my deepest desires


(She gets down) She controls my sexual greed
My partner takes control of our sexual encounters, setting boundaries and managing my expectations for what to expect


So I let my girl get down on me
I willingly submit to my partner's desires, trusting her to navigate our encounters safely and responsibly


I get my pleasure from the pain
I am drawn to experiences of pain, humiliation, or degradation, which contrast with my otherwise controlled and restrained life


But if nasty habit gossip spreads
I am aware that these experiences are not socially acceptable or appropriate, and that others may look down on me for participating in them


What would the neighbors say?
I worry about how others would view me if they knew the details of my private life


(Hurts so good) 'Are you ready for me senator?' 'Yes Mistress.'
This is an example of a roleplaying conversation between myself and my partner, in which she is taking on the role of a powerful figure and I am submitting to her authority


(Like it should) 'Have you been nice, or have you been naughty?' 'I`ve been a bad boy Mistress.'
This is another example of roleplaying, in which I am surrendering control of the situation to my partner and allowing her to dictate the terms of our interaction


(Hurts so good) 'You know I'm going to have to punish you, don't you?' 'Oh, do what you must.'
Once again, this is an example of roleplaying, in which I am submitting to my partner's dominance and allowing her to set the terms of our interaction


(She gets down) My girl, she don't do it for free
I am acknowledging that my partner's role as my domme is a profession or paid service, rather than something that occurs solely within our personal relationship


(Low down) I pray that she keeps it discreet
I am worried about others learning the details of my private life and hope that my partner is able to maintain an appropriate level of discretion


(She gets down) 'Cause no one knows The life that I lead at night
I am leading a secret, hidden life that is only shared with my partner and is hidden from others


When my girl gets down on me
I am surrendering control and allowing my partner to explore my deepest desires, trusting her to do so safely and consensually




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREGORY RYBARSKI, GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@nancy4texas

She is gone
But she was here
And her presence is still heavy in the air
Oh what a taste
Of human love
Now she's gone and it don't matter anymore

Passing dreams
In the night
It was more than just a woman and a man
It was love
Without disguise
And now my life will never be the same again



All comments from YouTube:

@julianmangum2743

My wife of 50 years,7 hours and 4 minutes passed away after years of battling Cancer almost a year ago. We were High School sweethearts and loved each other from the day we met. This song is so simple and It sings to my Heart. I cry every time I hear it.
Thank you Mr. Nelson for putting into words the heartbreak I cannot express.

@howardowens721

I'm compiling a playlist of Dead Spouse Songs and just read your comment. I lost my wife two and a half years ago and still miss her. After her death, I became aware of how few songs there are about the loss of a spouse. This is one of the great ones. My condolences.

@billstokes6740

My wife and I were together 62 years. We met when we were 14. I lost her to cancer 5 years ago. I still miss her every day.

@fnafplayer6447

Sorry man

@markoharastija6359

Hope you're doing good Bill

@thomasminard4976

Helps me deal with the lose of my wife, we were together from the time she was 14,. she was 71 when she passed,  I loved her every minute of that time and still do!

@truebeliever5233

Thomas Minard When my wife passed in 2011, I wanted to die. Today, I wish I had. We were only together for 25 years and married for 20. We were high school sweethearts. In the last 6 years (2017), I got married, now getting divorced and current wife took everything. I thought I could recover from my wife's death, but I never did, I just convinced my heart that it felt love and happiness. I know I will never be the same man I was before my wife passed.

@lesliewest7780

True Believer I won't be the same my wife left 2yrs ago a the kids my heart hurts so bad I know I can't make it on my own I never saw it comin I have nothing I mean nothing I have only God and I hope he can hear me. if not I know where I'll end up 30yrs and shes a stranger

@lesliewest7780

I hope pray we can be freinds again for the kids sake I know deep in my heart she hates me I see her every day and I die more and more I hope I can move on a little as the days pass but I'm just so broken in to that I can't even help my self I hope god has a furture for me i just need help I'm just so lost I can't seem to pick my self up I guess only god knows I hope hes listening to me I'm in need of hes help my name is j c west. if u love somebody take care of them or they will leave someday i promis u and u won't. even see it coming then its to late nothing ucan do about it. nothing except die trying I'm their in shame and broken in thank I from Inc .

@truebeliever5233

Leslie WEst please hold yo our head up! Sounds like you are a victim of narcissistic abuse like me!
Now, did your wife marry a crying baby or were you a confident and self assured man? Right there my friend is your answer. You need to act with confidence and hide your sadness when around her. What I did was actually listen to some subliminal message tapes on YouTube about confidence, self Love, and attractive to women. Even though I have my ups and downs I cannot dwell on losing. As soon as I think about that, the game is over. Therefore, since you guys have kids together you have a better opportunity than someone without children. Make sure you put up a good face around her, post yourself having fun and smiling and all positive stuff on Facebook, and if you can start dating and find an attractive woman to make your ex jealous. All of these things do work for me but, all of these things do work for me but, the wine boyfriend she is with is probably threatening to kill himself every time she has thoughts of returning. I have hope the bf will continue his clinginess, but I also have to maintain my facade. Good luck, my friend.
Oh, also, I believe you really should lay off all the sad music. It will tell you up and cause you torment for no reason.

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