Get Down
Todd Terry All Stars (Featuring Kenny Dope DJ Sneak Terry Hunter & Tara McDonald) Lyrics


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Lately I'm skipping along the street
And I ask myself why
I'm walking in rhythm to a new beat
Must be the look in your eye

Get down
You are my music fill me up
Here I am
Keep it spinning till we drop
Ooh ooh yeah yeah

This is unusual
It's not like me
To be acting this way
I'm talking in riddles and poetry
No one understands what I say

Get down
You are my music fill me up
Here I am
Keep it spinning till we drop

I don't know why I gotta boogie
Could it be your standing by me
Everything I see so shiny now

Get down
You are my music fill me up
Here I am




Keep it spinning till we drop
Ooh ooh yeah yeah

Overall Meaning

The Todd Terry Allstars’s song “Get Down” opens up with an upbeat tune and lyrics that express a sense of euphoria and happiness. The lead singer describes how she feels like she is skipping along the street in rhythm to some new beat, and when she questions her behavior, she realizes that it is because of the look she is getting from someone else. The feeling of joy and inspiration that she is experiencing is mimicked in the exceptional upbeat tempo of the song.


The chorus of the song, which repeats several times, talks about how the person she's looking at helps her to get down, and their presence fills her up like music. All of her doubts and fears disappear as she immerses herself in a moment of music, dancing, and love. They keep spinning until they both drop, emphasizing the idea of continuous movement and how nothing can stand still when you are wholly immersed in your chosen passion.


The lyrics highlight the magic and power that music holds that whenever someone listens to a good tune, they forget about their problems, and everything around them feels perfect. In conclusion, the song’s lyrics encapsulate the joy of being alive, the beauty in the simple things in life, the feeling of finding that special someone, and blissfully immersing ourselves in fantastic rhythms.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I'm skipping along the street
Recently I have been walking joyfully on the street


And I ask myself why
I wonder why I feel so happy


I'm walking in rhythm to a new beat
I'm walking to the rhythm of a new and exciting sound


Must be the look in your eye
I think it's because of the way you are looking at me


Get down
Let's dance


You are my music fill me up
Your presence and energy make me feel alive and happy


Here I am
I'm ready to dance and have fun


Keep it spinning till we drop
Let's dance until we can't dance anymore


This is unusual
This is not my usual behavior


It's not like me
I don't usually act this way


To be acting this way
To behave in an uncharacteristic manner


I'm talking in riddles and poetry
I'm expressing myself in a mysterious and poetic way


No one understands what I say
People can't comprehend my cryptic messages


I don't know why I gotta boogie
I'm not sure why I feel the need to dance


Could it be your standing by me
Maybe it's because you are standing next to me


Everything I see so shiny now
Everything around me seems more vibrant and exciting


Ooh ooh yeah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and joy




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Comments from YouTube:

@gerald7148

For me, the violin strings make this divine. The vocals are tight of course but the horns and baseline compliment each other so well. I just want to get in the middle of the dance floor and jump in place!

@rayfaz4864

loving this tune, had this tune on repeat from london to Manchester drive. Great tune!!!

@richardberry5200

This was such a tune happy vibes if you understand music classssssss

@ismailibizaeivissa2242

Beautiful track

@leandro.barros83

Great track!❤

@rosysperanza8274

Dopo anni l’ascolto ancora come fosse la prima volta

@siphothaisi6907

Excellent finish and klaar.

@cpoole5298

Great Summer track... Very nice tune..

@joostberends7233

Can 't stop dancing!!

@chriscowestwest7515

Came here after hearing Grace Jones "Send in the Clowns" (1977 for godsakes!!), tracked this tune that samples it...knew i'd heard it before, love this too tho'!

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