Everybody Get Down
R-Jay Lyrics


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Yeah yeah, yeah
Mmmmm
Yeah
Mmm-mmm-mmm
Yeah

Hey, why don't you just stop trying to be so cool
And let me know the lowdown of how you feel about things?
Oh, you ain't doing nothing but jive, baby
And we've got a very serious problem, yeah
Yeaaa-aaah

Come on, baby
(It's time to get down, down, yeah)
It's time for you to stop playing with my feelings, girl
Come on, girl, you know it damn well, baby
(It's time to get down, down, yeah)

Oh, if there's nothing else, you can make up your mind right away
And it seems like to me you're trying your best to delay
Can't you see I wanna love you?
As long as you want it, baby
As long as you need it, baby

Oh, baby, baby, believe me when I tell you every word I say is true (Believe me, yeah)
Cause, honey, I adore you (Adore you, adore you)
And all this time we've been wasting, baby
Is only a game for fools
Yeaaa-aaah

Come on, baby
(It's time to get down, down, yeah)
It's time for you to stop trying to be so cool, oh mama
Come on, girl
(It's time to get down, down, yeah)

Oh, if you would only stop, mama, stop all that stumbling that you're doing
And come on, come on in, and give me all the things I need
Can't you see I wanna love you?
As long as you want it, baby
As long as you need it, baby

Oh, baby, baby, baby, it's time to get down, girl (Oh, baby)
Come on
(It's time to get down, yeah)
Yeaaa-aaah
It's time for you to stop playing with my feelings, girl (Oooh, oooh)
Come on, come on, girl(It's time to get down, yeah)
Ooo-oooh
Come on, baby (Ooooh, oooh)
(It's time to get down, yeah)
As long as you want it, baby
(Ooooh, oooh)
As long as you need it, girl
(It's time to get down, yeah)
Come on, come on, girl
Ooo-oooh
(Oooh, oooh)
Yeah, yeaaaah, yeah
(It's time to get down, yeah)
It's time for you to put your arms around me (Oooh, oooh)
Lord, bless the day you found me, girl
(It's time to get down, yeah)
Come on, girl
Yeaaa-aaah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to R-Jay's song "Everybody Get Down" speak to a sense of urgency and frustration in a relationship. The singer is pleading with their partner to stop playing games and to make a decision about their feelings. The repeated refrain "it's time to get down" is a call to action, urging the partner to stop delaying and to commit to the relationship.


The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, with the singer telling their partner to stop trying to be so cool and to be honest about their feelings. This sense of honesty is echoed throughout the song, with the singer emphasizing the importance of being truthful with oneself and one's partner. The repeated use of the phrase "as long as you want it, baby" underscores the idea that the relationship is only sustainable if both parties are fully committed.


The song's sense of urgency is underscored by the repeated use of the word "yeah" and the occasional soulful moan. These vocalizations add depth and emotion to the lyrics, highlighting the singer's frustration and desperation. Overall, "Everybody Get Down" is a powerful testament to the importance of honesty and commitment in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, why don't you just stop trying to be so cool
The singer suggests that the listener should stop putting up a façade of coolness and be honest about their feelings.


And let me know the lowdown of how you feel about things?
The singer urges the listener to be straightforward and tell them how they truly feel.


Oh, you ain't doing nothing but jive, baby
The singer accuses the listener of talking nonsense or playing around instead of being honest.


And we've got a very serious problem, yeah
The artist implies that the situation between them is critical and needs to be addressed immediately.


Come on, baby (It's time to get down, down, yeah)
The artist urges the listener to take immediate action and get serious about the situation.


It's time for you to stop playing with my feelings, girl
The singer expresses their frustration with the listener's behavior and demands they stop toying with their emotions.


Come on, girl, you know it damn well, baby (It's time to get down, down, yeah)
The singer tells the listener that they are aware of the situation and need to stop playing around and take action immediately.


Oh, if there's nothing else, you can make up your mind right away
The artist implies that there are no other options and demands that the listener make a decision without delay.


And it seems like to me you're trying your best to delay
The artist accuses the listener of intentionally prolonging the situation instead of being honest and making a decision.


Can't you see I wanna love you?
The artist expresses their desire to love the listener and calls for them to reciprocate those feelings.


As long as you want it, baby
The singer promises to love the listener for as long as they desire.


As long as you need it, baby
The artist promises to love the listener for as long as they need it.


Oh, baby, baby, believe me when I tell you every word I say is true (Believe me, yeah)
The singer wants the listener to believe that their words are sincere and truthful.


Cause, honey, I adore you (Adore you, adore you)
The singer confesses their love and affection for the listener.


And all this time we've been wasting, baby
The singer suggests that the time spent avoiding the situation or playing around has been wasted and unproductive.


Is only a game for fools
The artist implies that their past behavior was foolish and needs to stop.


Oh, if you would only stop, mama, stop all that stumbling that you're doing
The artist wants the listener to stop playing around or delaying the situation.


And come on, come on in, and give me all the things I need
The singer calls for the listener to be honest and give them what they need in the relationship.


It's time for you to put your arms around me
The singer wants the listener to show physical affection and take them seriously.


Lord, bless the day you found me, girl
The artist expresses their gratitude for meeting the listener and highlights the importance of their relationship.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, LEON HUFF

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