History
Their first album was released in 1988 and was titled Who?. The album went gold and had several hit singles. The first of these, "Little Walter", went to #1 on the R&B charts. While none of the singles went gold, the next three singles, "Born Not To Know", "For The Love Of You" and "Baby Doll" were all Top 10 R&B singles.
Firmly establishing themselves, the group's second album The Revival was released in 1990 and reached platinum status. The album spawned several #1 R&B hits with "It Never Rains", "Feels Good", and "Whatever You Want", all topping the R&B charts. "Feels Good" was the group's first single to breach the Top 10 of the Hot 100 and managed to go gold.
Furthering the group's success, they released their best selling album to date, Sons Of Soul, in 1993. The album went double platinum and had hit singles: "If I Had No Loot" which hit #7 on the Hot 100, "Anniversary" which reached #10 on the Hot 100, and "(Lay Your Head On My) Pillow" which reached #4 on the R&B charts.
In 1996, the group released their last album to date, House of Music. The album lacked the strong singles of earlier entries, only getting "Thinking Of You" into the top 10 on the R&B charts but the album still managed to go platinum.
Raphael Saadiq released his first solo effort, the Top 20 Billboard hit "Ask of You" from the Higher Learning soundtrack, in 1995. Around the same time, Saadiq became a much-sought-after R&B producer, scoring hits for D'Angelo, Total, The Roots and others. Later in the 2000s, he started a solo career, releasing two albums, Instant Vintage (2002) and Ray Ray (2004).
In 2003, most members of Tony! Toni! Toné! except for Saadiq were invited by Alicia Keys to guest on her album The Diary of Alicia Keys. The song that resulted from that session was called "Diary", and when it was released as a single in the fall of 2004, it gave them their first Top 10 US hit in eleven years. In 2005, Dwayne Wiggins became the band leader for the Weekends at the D.L. television show hosted by comedian D. L. Hughley, which airs on the Comedy Central cable network.
In 2006, the group reunited for the New Jack Reunion Tour, running throughout the U.S.
Lets Get Down
Tony Toni Toné Lyrics
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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)
The lyrics to Tony Toni Toné's song "Let's Get Down" are all about having a good time and letting loose on the dance floor. The song features a guest appearance from DJ Quik, and it's clear from the very beginning that they know how to get the party started. The lyrics also touch on topics like drinking and hooking up, but overall the song is all about having a good time and enjoying life.
The song opens with a sample from James Brown's "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," which DJ Quik has "flipped" to create a new beat for the song. Tony Toni Toné then takes over with their smooth R&B vocals, encouraging listeners to "get down" and move their bodies to the rhythm of the music. They also reference different types of drinks, with a preference for mimosas and champagne.
Later in the song, the lyrics become more focused on picking up someone at the club and taking them home for the night. The verses include lines like "I dip dip da / So don't be looking stupid when I unfasten your bra / You know you want to mack this." While the lyrics may be suggestive, they never cross the line into being explicit or inappropriate.
Overall, "Let's Get Down" is a catchy and upbeat R&B song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy life. It's no surprise that it was a hit for Tony Toni Toné when it was released in the late 1990s.
Line by Line Meaning
You didn't think we could flip it on yo ass, huh?
Tony Toni Toné and DJ Quick are about to surprise their listeners with a new style of music
Something for the dance floor
The song is intended for people to dance
In a real way
The song is genuine and authentic
It's going down like this forever
The party and the fun will continue indefinitely
And a day
And even more than that
Now what you hear is not a drag
The music being played is exciting and fun
But first I gotta bang bang
DJ Quick needs to get the party started with a bang
A boogie for the boogie
A dance for the people to enjoy
To the rhythm of the ghettoey streets
The music and dance are inspired by the urban streets
Check it out now
Listen to what we're about to do
You trying to give me some Eight Ball
Someone is offering drugs, but the singer declines
But no way
The singer is not interested in drugs
I'd rather have a Mimosa With Crystal and O.J., yeah
The singer prefers a champagne cocktail over drugs
Just a little something bubbly and tingly
The singer wants a light and refreshing drink
To have me walking around naked but wait a second
The singer is making a playful joke about the effects of alcohol
The function's on
The party has started
Around midnight
The party is happening late at night
What time is it
The singer is asking for the time
Are you inside
Asking someone if they are already at the party
Available
Asking if the person is free to come and play
To come and play
Asking someone to join the party
Give me a clue
Asking for hints to find someone at the party
So I don't have to
The singer doesn't want to waste time looking for someone
Look for you
Asking someone to make themselves easier to find
Yeah, now we don't need a club
The party can be held at someone's house instead of a club
We can do it at my house
Suggesting to have the party at the singer's house
My front door's open so homey's can bust it out
People can easily come in and join the party
And ladies if you're coming leave your children at the nursery
Suggesting moms leave their kids behind to enjoy the party
So you can get slow on the anniversary
The party is celebrating something special
Kill me
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
I dip dip da
The singer is excited and dancing
So don't be looking stupid when I unfasten your bra
The singer is flirting with someone and being playful
You know you want to mack this
The singer is confident that the other person is interested in them
Because I come stronger than the IRS
The singer is comparing their confidence and power to the IRS
Whenever you done got delinquent on your taxes
A humorous reference to the IRS and taxes
Now here I am
The singer is present and ready to party
Staring at you
The singer is attracted to someone and looking at them
I need a drink
The singer is asking for a drink
You need one too
Encouraging the other person to drink with them
Who is your friend
Asking about the other person's friend
She don't look nice
The singer is unimpressed with the other person's friend
But I know she will later on tonight
The singer is optimistic about the friend later in the night
Now I'm at the club
The singer is at a club
And I'm off that drug
The singer has stopped drinking alcohol
The one they call alcohol got me acting y'all
The singer has had too much alcohol
I hump two first before I hump two more
The singer has danced with two people and wants to dance with more
And now I'm throwing up my guts out the car door
The singer has vomited due to over-consumption of alcohol
Over-consumption you know how it is y'all
The singer acknowledges that they drank too much
Got your homey beggin' for some Pepto Bismol
The singer's friend needs medicine to settle their stomach
But when my stomach's right I'll be back tonight
The singer will come back to the club when they feel better
To get that lady I was grinding on the wall
The singer wants to dance with someone they were dancing with earlier
Now table one, that's my folks
The singer knows the people at the first table
And table two, that's my folks
The singer knows the people at the second table
And everybody knows my name
The singer is popular and well-known at the club
Now table three that's B. Grund
The singer knows the people at the third table
And table four that's G-One
The singer knows the people at the fourth table
You best be prepared
A warning to be ready
'Cause it's all a game you know
The singer sees the party atmosphere as a fun game
I gotta get my groove on (keep movin' and groovin', movin' and groovin')
The singer wants to dance and have fun
I gotta get my groove on (keep shakin' that ass, shakin' that ass)
The singer is encouraging others to dance and move their bodies
I'm groovin' (say what?)
The singer is dancing and having fun
Movin' (yeah)
The singer is moving their body to the music
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID BLAKE, GEORGE ARCHIE, RAPHAEL SAADIQ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dr. Beau Hightower
Absolute masterpiece
no name
Oh most definetely 🤷🏼
K Dworak
Some songs stand the test of time.
Karl Roc
Yes
Fab Chick
Agreed! 👍🏽
Lauren S. Clark
Nostalgia is an understatement! I really miss the ‘90s and early ‘00s. The mood and everything!
Paraclete Consult
The Sun was yellower even.
Chewpamela
It's your youth you miss and this right here brings us right back to them days
john valenzuela
@Paraclete Consult 😅😅😅😅😅
Wojtek Lewandowski
The 90 wars the best hears for every artists ....for the cream ... understanding !