You Ain't Really Down
Status IV Lyrics
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Down you gotta be down ooh babe, you ain't really down.
You gotta be down ooh babe you ain't really down down down down yeah
Babe down yeah babe down down ohh babe you ain't really down I don't
Want you no more no more,
You just walked out that door ooh babe down you ain't really down
Down oh god I said you got to be down oh babe,
You got to be down down down down yeah babe down yeah down you
Down down you got to be down down down
The lyrics to Status IV's song "You Ain't Really Down" talk about how the person they're singing to needs to be "down" in order to be with them. They repeat the phrase "You gotta be down ooh babe, you ain't really down" over and over, emphasizing that this quality is essential in a partner. The word "down" can mean a few different things, but in this context, it likely means that the person needs to be loyal, committed, and ready to stick by their side no matter what. The repetition of the word "down" creates a sense of urgency and importance - this isn't just a casual request, it's a requirement for a successful relationship.
The chorus continues with the line "I don't want you no more, no more, you just walked out that door," indicating that the person they're singing to hasn't met their standards and has left. This rejection adds even more weight to the idea that being "down" is a crucial quality. The song ends with the repeated refrain of "Down you ain't really down," cementing the message in the listener's mind.
Overall, "You Ain't Really Down" is a soulful and powerful song about the importance of loyalty and commitment in a relationship. The repetition of the key phrase and the urgency of the vocals create a memorable message that sticks with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Down, down, down, down, down,
The word 'down' is repeated several times to indicate that the person being addressed is not truly down.
Down you gotta be down ooh babe, you ain't really down.
You have to be fully committed, but it seems like you're not really serious about this relationship.
You gotta be down ooh babe you ain't really down down down down yeah
Your actions prove that you're not truly invested in this relationship, despite what you may say.
Babe down yeah babe down down ohh babe you ain't really down I don't want you no more no more,
Your lack of commitment makes me not want to be with you anymore.
You just walked out that door ooh babe down you ain't really down
Your decision to leave shows that you weren't truly invested in our relationship.
Down oh god I said you got to be down oh babe,
I've mentioned before that you have to be fully committed and present in our relationship.
You got to be down down down down yeah babe down yeah down you
Your lack of commitment is causing our relationship to fall apart.
Gotta be down down down down down
To make this relationship work, you need to be completely invested and committed.
Writer(s): TONEY LEE, ERIC MATTHEW
Contributed by Muhammad V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Blackindiangang
Music is timeless! Today is my first time hearing this! I wasn’t born when this came out.
@Sunnahiman
I just awaken, and this song came to my computer mind. I remember this was a song that I loved back in the day. I thought, let me type it in. I believe I got the name right, and now this will be my treadmill walking song. Thanks for the memories. African American woman 50s generation ❤NJ
@alanking9797
From Irvington NJ..... Graduated in 1983!!! Club Jam... Way Before HOUSE MUSIC!!
@MrGillard
"House Music" was a named genre, in Chicago, back in the very early/mid ''80s.
@ISVVVc628
@@MrGillard Exactly. I remember this from '83-84.
@DJFRANKIEBEATS
The good ole days of house !
@BIGSEXXY62677
Ahhhhhhhh!! Childhood Memories......Back When Music Was Music!!! Astoria Housing, Queens, New York City!!! 80's........Best Times!! ❤💯🔥👍🏽
@newyorkayanna
YESSS INDEED AQ!!! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@ShellyShellzz69
YESSSSS!!!
@mackin800
Oh wow I was a small kid listening to this in south Jamaica. Best times EVER!