Let's Get Down
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics


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Yes
Tony Toni Tone
And DJ Quick
You didn't think we could flip it on yo ass, huh?
Something for the dance floor
In a real way
It's going down like this forever
And a day

Now what you hear is not a drag
'Cause Mr. DJ Quik got a brand new bag
But first I gotta bang bang
A boogie for the boogie
To the rhythm of the ghettoey streets
Check it out now
You trying to give me some Eight Ball
But no way
I'd rather have a Mimosa With Crystal and O.J., yeah
Just a little something bubbly and tingly
To have me walking around naked but wait a second

The function's on
Around midnight
What time is it
Are you inside
Available
To come and play
Give me a clue
So I don't have to
Look for you

Come on, let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down
In my black Chevrolet
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down

Yeah, now we don't need a club
We can do it at my house
My front door's open so homey's can bust it out
And ladies if you're coming leave your children at the nursery
So you can get slow on the anniversary
Kill me
I dip dip da
So don't be looking stupid when I unfasten your bra
You know you want to mack this
Because I come stronger than the IRS
Whenever you done got delinquent on your taxes

Now here I am
Staring at you
I need a drink
You need one too
Who is your friend
She don't look nice
But I know she will
Later on tonight
Come on let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down

Now I'm at the club
And I'm off that drug
The one they call alcohol got me acting y'all
I hump two first before I hump two more
And now I'm throwing up my guts out the car door
Over-consumption you know how it is y'all
Got your homey beggin' for some Pepto Bismol
But when my stomach's right I'll be back tonight
To get that lady I was grinding on the wall

Now that I feel a little better than I felt a while ago, yeah
I'm going back to the same spot
Where I met you on the floor

Now table one, that's my folks
And table two, that's my folks
And everybody knows my name
Now table three that's B. Grund
And table four that's G-One
You best be prepared
'Cause it's all a game you know

Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
(In my black Chevrolet)

I gotta get my groove on (keep movin' and groovin', movin' and groovin')
I gotta get my groove on (keep shakin' that ass, shakin' that ass)
I gotta get my groove on (keep movin' and groovin', movin' and groovin')
I gotta get get my groove on (keep shakin' that ass, shakin' that ass)
I'm groovin' (say what?)
Movin' (yeah)
Yeah

Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)
Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)

Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)




Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)

Overall Meaning

Tony Toni Toné's Let's Get Down is a classic party song that is perfect for the dance floor. The song features the rap stylings of DJ Quick and the R&B harmonies of the Tony Toni Toné trio. The track starts with a nod to James Brown's classic song Papa's Got a Brand New Bag as Quik comes in with his own brand new bag. The lyrics are about partying with friends and meeting new people while having a good time. The song encourages listeners to let loose, enjoy the moment, and get down on the dance floor.


The lyrics contain a lot of references to drinking and partying, but also touch on relationships, hookups, and other aspects of the party scene. The song is both a celebration of the party lifestyle and a reflection on its darker side. The verse about throwing up after drinking too much is a vivid depiction of the downside of partying. The song also touches on the idea of meeting new people and potentially hooking up, but there is a hint of caution about making sure to find someone who is compatible.


Overall, Let's Get Down is a fun, upbeat song that is perfect for dancing and partying. It is a classic example of the new jack swing sound that was popular in the 90s and features catchy hooks, driving beats, and smooth vocal harmonies.



Line by Line Meaning

Yes
Celebrating the start of a thrilling journey.


Tony Toni Tone
Introducing the artist and setting the mood.


And DJ Quick
Recognizing a musical collaborator for this particular performance.


You didn't think we could flip it on yo ass, huh?
Surprising the audience with a creative take on this song.


Something for the dance floor
Acknowledging the purpose of the music.


In a real way
Ensuring the audience that this is genuine.


It's going down like this forever
Promising a memorable and exciting experience.


And a day
Solidifying the promise of a timeless experience.


Now what you hear is not a drag
Explaining that the upcoming beat won't disappoint.


'Cause Mr. DJ Quik got a brand new bag
Acknowledging the unique creativity of their collaborator in this piece.


But first I gotta bang bang
Setting up the pace and intensity of the music.


A boogie for the boogie
Encouraging the listener to connect to the rhythm.


To the rhythm of the ghettoey streets
Describing the setting that inspired the music.


Check it out now
Inviting the listener to be fully present and engaged with the music.


You trying to give me some Eight Ball
Politely declining a recreational drug offered to them.


But no way
Emphasizing the decision to stay sober and aware of the surroundings.


I'd rather have a Mimosa with Crystal and O.J., yeah
Preferring a fun, champagne-based fruity drink instead of the proposed drug.


Just a little something bubbly and tingly
Explaining the pleasure derived from the preferred drink choice.


To have me walking around naked but wait a second
Jokingly referencing the initial excitement caused by the drink and toning it back for reality.


The function's on
Acknowledging the ongoing event or party.


Around midnight
Setting the time frame for the current activities and events.


What time is it
Asking for the current time in reference to the party.


Are you inside
Questioning if the recipient of the message is currently inside the party.


Available
Inquiring about the recipient's availability.


To come and play
Inviting the recipient to come and join the party's festivities.


Give me a clue
Asking for more information about the recipient's whereabouts.


So I don't have to look for you
Making it easier for the recipient to meet up and join the festivities.


Come on let's get down, let's get down, let's get down
Calling for action and participation in the dance floor.


Come on let's get down
Encouraging the listener to have fun and engage in the festivities.


In my black Chevrolet
Referencing their personal vehicle used for the event.


Yeah, now we don't need a club
Redirecting the party to a personal residence instead of a public establishment.


We can do it at my house
Inviting the partygoers to continue their celebrations at the artist's own home.


My front door's open so homey's can bust it out
Encouraging friends to let loose and have fun at the artist's house.


And ladies if you're coming leave your children at the nursery
Providing a suggestion for parents who may need childcare during the evening.


So you can get slow on the anniversary
Encouraging people to let loose and have fun for the occasion.


Kill me
Showing a bit of humor.


I dip dip da
Adding some playfulness or anticipation to the lyrics.


So don't be looking stupid when I unfasten your bra
Jokingly hints at the fun and excitement of the evening's events.


You know you want to mack this
Teasing the recipient of the message about their attraction to the artist.


Because I come stronger than the IRS
Confidently proclaiming their virility and ability to satisfy their partners.


Whenever you done got delinquent on your taxes
Humorously referencing a societal obligation to make the statement more fun and light-hearted.


Now here I am
Calling attention towards oneself.


Staring at you
Expressing interest and a desire for connection.


I need a drink
Requesting a social icebreaker.


You need one too
Encouraging the recipient to join in on the social aspect of the event.


Who is your friend
Attempting to move forward and make introductions to other partygoers.


She don't look nice
Making a playful, casual comment on the appearance of a potential acquaintance.


But I know she will later on tonight
Expressing confidence that any potential awkwardness in the interaction will dissipate over time.


Yeah, now I'm at the club and I'm off that drug
Acknowledging a previous state of usage before the current clearheaded moment.


The one they call alcohol got me acting y'all
Explaining the current state of mind and physical excitement as a result of drinking.


I hump two first before I hump two more
Referencing the singer's sexual prowess and promiscuity.


And now I'm throwing up my guts out the car door
Humorously or playfully referencing the negative physical side-effects of drinking too much.


Over-consumption you know how it is y'all
Relating to and empathizing with the audience in a playful and understanding way.


Got your homey beggin' for some Pepto Bismol
Humorously expressing that a friend may be requesting relief from stomach pains or nausea.


But when my stomach's right I'll be back tonight
Asserting one's ability to recover and continue partying with friends.


To get that lady I was grinding on the wall
Describing the pursuit of someone they interacted with earlier and the confidence in inevitably succeeding.


Now table one that's my folks
Naming and introducing different groups of people present at the party.


And table two that's my folks
Continuing to introduce different groups of people at the party.


And everybody knows my name
Asserting a level of popularity and confidence within the social setting.


Now table three that's B. Grund
Introducing another person at the party and emphasizing their importance.


And table four that's G-One
Introducing another person at the party and emphasizing their importance.


You best be prepared
Asserting oneself and expecting action from the audience.


'Cause it's all a game you know
Treating the festivities and social interaction as playful and fun.


I gotta get my groove on
Stating one's intentions for the remainder of the evening.


(keep movin' and groovin', movin' and groovin')
Encouraging others to join in on having a good time.


(keep shakin' that ass, shakin' that ass)
Encouraging others to join in on dancing and feeling loose.


I'm grooving (say what?)
Expressing one's enjoyment of the moment and encouraging others to join in.


Movin' (yeah)
Encouraging others to stay active.


Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)
Enticing the audience to continue the fun into the night.


Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)
Encouraging the rest of the audience to participate in the celebrations.


Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)
Inviting everyone to participate in the fun.


Come on let's get down, down, down, down (in my black Chevrolet)
Encouraging everyone to participate in the festivities and to bring their best energy and moves to the dance floor.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID BLAKE, GEORGE ARCHIE, RAPHAEL SAADIQ

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