Groove To Get Down
T-Connection Lyrics
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I can't get my fingers off the keys
Once I get started I cannot stop
So now I'm playing get down and rock
When there's so much good heavy music
I get inspiration and start to use it
I get out the board and give it a shot
Feel so high I'm in the sky
But I don't know how long 'cos I can't fly
But while I'm here right at the top
Enjoying the heights get down and rock
Is this a party or is this a gig?
Whatever it is let's make it big
Drink your drink until you drop
But right now you're gonna rock
"Get down and rock"
Drink your drink and if you drop
Have a Diet Pepsi 'cos it'll life you up
If that fails after you fall
I then want to see you rock 'n' roll
Get down and rock, get down and rock
Get down and rock, get down and rock
Get down and rock, get down and rock
Get down and rock
The opening lyrics of T-Connection's song Groove To Get Down, "I've got this disease, I can't get my fingers off the keys", may suggest to some that addiction is the subject matter of the song. Yet, the song is really an ode to the never-ending groove, the infectious beat that hooks the listener from the off, and the musician who lives for those moments.
As the song moves along, the lyrics take an almost playful turn as "Get down and rock" is repeated over and over again. In fact, the lyrical content seems almost secondary to the song's groovy, pulsating sound. The lyrics can be seen as mere filler, holding the rhythmic structure together while the real purpose is to get people up and dancing.
The song is full of energy and fun, with lyrics that are easy to sing along with. The phrase "Get down and rock" is repeated throughout the song, creating a catchy hook that is hard to resist. The lyrics also encourage the listener to let go and enjoy the music, no matter how they feel or what is going on around them.
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Line by Line Meaning
I've got this disease
I am deeply passionate about playing music to the point where it feels like a contagious illness.
I can't get my fingers off the keys
Once I start playing the piano, I cannot stop because I am fully absorbed in the groove.
Once I get started I cannot stop
The rhythm takes over and I am powerless to resist the urge to keep playing.
So now I'm playing get down and rock
I am currently lost in the music, feeling the beat and thoroughly enjoying myself.
When there's so much good heavy music
Hearing other inspired artists gives me musical fuel to feed my own passion.
I get inspiration and start to use it
I take this inspiration and turn it into wild and free playing, giving it all I've got.
I get out the board and give it a shot
I try out different sounds and compositions, experimenting with my skills and ideas.
Feel so high I'm in the sky
I am filled with an intense joy and passion for playing that transports me beyond the physical realm.
But I don't know how long 'cos I can't fly
My elation is bound to earth due to my human limitations, but I enjoy the temporary lift nonetheless.
But while I'm here right at the top
While I'm in the midst of the ecstasy from playing, I'm enjoying it to the fullest.
Enjoying the heights get down and rock
I am having an amazing time with my music, dancing and letting everything else fall away, just enjoying the groove.
Is this a party or is this a gig?
I'm not sure if this is a formal performance or a more casual gathering with friends to play music.
Whatever it is let's make it big
Regardless of the exact nature of this event, let's pour ourselves into the experience and get the most out of it.
Drink your drink until you drop
Have a fun time and enjoy the moment, while imbibing in whatever pleases you in moderation.
But right now you're gonna rock,
At this moment, it's all about immersing yourself in the music and letting your spirit soar.
"Get down and rock"
The refrain serves as a reminder to keep living in the moment, enjoying the music and allowing the rhythm to move you.
Drink your drink and if you drop,
If you happen to overindulge and get carried away, all is not lost.
Have a Diet Pepsi 'cos it'll lift you up,
Try and sober up with a soda to refresh your senses and rejuvenate your energy to keep the party going.
If that fails after you fall
If this doesn't work and you have a bit of a spill,
I then want to see you rock 'n' roll
Take this opportunity to really let loose, forget about being self-conscious and just enjoy the music by dancing and singing.
Get down and rock, get down and rock
The chorus provides a pulsating beat that keeps the energy high and represents the core of the song - letting the music take over and losing oneself in the rhythm.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Colin Pyle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ddrums001
This jam was my personal favorite! I honed my skills as a drummer playing along with this song! The groove to me back then as a 7th grader was incredible!!😀😃
p215j
Of of the funkiest jams ever! Thank you for posting, awesome!
Peter Forbes
gtg n ....
GRAY FOX
Snap!! I played electric guitar in a middle school band and we use to perform this!! Thanks for posting this funky@ss jam! Good memories.
Eric Davis
This is when teens could go to a dance and have fun without violence and nobody's mother had to worry about their child not returning home a simpler time but a great time
Hiram Vargas
funk at its funkiest. ...love this song to death...and both break beats.....Philly in da house...say ho...DJ HOLLYWOOD
skyy212
part of the roots of hip hop
productionzonenyc
Most def... this was definitely one of the original B-BOYZ AND GIRLS popped to in the SOUTH BRONX... Echo!
Luiz Honório
Lembranças de uma boa música 🆗
Discotheque Funk Boogie 🎺🎸🎷🗽
Luiz Honório
Magnífica!!!🎥🎬🇧🇷🇧🇷👏