The Allergies are a duo from Bristol, United Kingdom. Since forming in 2012… Read Full Bio ↴The Allergies are a duo from Bristol, United Kingdom. Since forming in 2012 The Allergies have made it their mission to reshape funky vintage sounds for the modern dancefloor. Both skilled turntablists in their own right, the duo of DJ Moneyshot & Rackabeat first bonded over their love of classic hip-hop and beats, then decided to pool their knowledge and skills into making their own music.

Along the way they’ve racked up two ‘Tune of the Month’ awards in Mixmag, topped digital charts, and helped headline the BBC 6 Music festival in their native Bristol last year. In 2015 they were snapped up by Jalapeno Records, and dropped their debut album, As We Do Our Thing, a year later. The LP took in all their funk, soul, disco, hip-hop and breakbeat influences, and featured guest vocals from HypeMan Sage, BluRum13 and Ugly Duckling’s Andy Cooper, who mesmerized in lead single/video, Rock Rock.

The Allergies’ second album, Push On, is set for release in the summer of 2017.

Get Down On You
The Allergies Lyrics

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Tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you
Tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you
And tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you
And tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you

Come on!
Keep down low!
Keep down low!
Keep down low!
Keep down low!
Tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you
Tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you
Tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you
And tell the truth han han
I'm gonna get down on you
Come on!
Keep down low!
Keep down low!

Keep down low!
Keep down low!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Allergies's song Get Down On You seem to suggest an intention to become intimate with someone. The repetition of the phrase "Tell the truth, han han" could be interpreted as an instruction to be honest about their intentions and desires, rather than playing games or hiding their true feelings. The following lines "I'm gonna get down on you" solidify this interpretation, indicating an eagerness to engage in physical intimacy. The chorus "Keep down low" could be interpreted as a request to keep these desires a secret and to avoid any potential repercussions or judgement from others.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of playfulness and flirtation, urging the subject of the song to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the moment. The repeated use of the phrase "han han" adds a sense of fun and frivolity to the lyrics, making it clear that the song is not meant to be taken too seriously.

Line by Line Meaning

Tell the truth han han
I want you to be honest with me

I'm gonna get down on you
I'm going to show you my appreciation and affection

And tell the truth han han
And in return, I want you to be truthful with me

Come on!
Let's do this!

Keep down low!
Let's keep this between us

Writer(s): Adam Volsen, Dave Johns, Roy Spencer

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