Get Down
Tyus Lyrics


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I don't even know what to call you anymore
It's like I don't know ya, half of me wants ya
Other side saying move on (yeah)
If I could replace it, I would replace it
I loved you from the start
I didn't mean to break your heart, only God knows
Every little thing you ever think
Every little thing that I ever think
'Cause what you don't know, it won't hurt shit
That's why we all do shit
Ooh, I can't limit, I can't limit
I can't no

I-I-I get, I get down
I get down
Get down, oh no
Get down, get down, get down (I get down)
I get down, get down, woah

Yeah
Switching up the program (program)
I know we both old friends (old friends)
All she wanna do is hold hands (hold hands)
But I ain't really with that romance, no
Differences, differences, baby
I was a fool, baby
I was a fool, baby girl
And I, can admit that the separation is damaging
Said it's damaging everything that we went through
I never really mean to hurt you
And I know I can't do
Everything you deserve boo

I get down
Baby, I get down, get down
Ooh, oh, ooh, oh, ooh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, ooh

Why you always switching up on me, yeah?
Why you wanna do, why you wanna do that?
Baby, you ain't never seen,
Baby, you ain't never seen, yeah (yeah), yeah, baby, yeah (woah)
Blowin' through them hunnids now




Blowin' through them hunnids now
Don't switch up when I get the money now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Get Down" by Tyus tell a story of conflicting emotions in a relationship that has gone through some rough patches. The persona is unsure of how to address their significant other, as they feel like they're dealing with an entirely different person, and while one part of them still wants to hold on, another part is urging them to move on. They acknowledge the love they had for the person from the start and admit that they didn't intend to break their heart. However, they also know that there are things that they know about each other that if revealed, could hurt them badly, and yet, they continue to do them anyway.


In the second verse, the persona acknowledges that there are differences between them that have caused damage. They regret their past mistakes and admit that they were foolish, but they can't go back and change them. At the same time, they know that they can't provide everything their partner deserves, and the separation between them is taking its toll. However, they still feel conflicted and don't know which way to go.


One of the compelling aspects of this song is how Tyus uses his voice. He has a smooth, soulful tone and uses it to great effect, especially in the chorus, where he repeats "I get down" with increasing intensity. The instrumentation is also noteworthy, with its understated beat and atmospheric synths that create a moody, introspective vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't even know what to call you anymore
The singer is confused about how to refer to the person they are addressing, as their relationship has changed.


It's like I don't know ya, half of me wants ya
The singer is feeling conflicted about their feelings toward the person they address, as they still have some attachment but also feel distanced.


Other side saying move on (yeah)
While part of them still has feelings, the singer recognizes that it might be time to let go of the relationship.


If I could replace it, I would replace it
The artist expresses regret and a desire to change the past and avoid hurting the person they are addressing.


I loved you from the start
The artist confirms that they have had strong feelings of love for the person they are addressing since the beginning of their relationship.


I didn't mean to break your heart, only God knows
The singer acknowledges that they have caused hurt and damage, but lack the ability to undo it.


Every little thing you ever think
The singer refers to the fact that they are still on the mind of the person they address and probably vice versa.


Every little thing that I ever think
The artist suggests that they too still think about the person they address and have strong feelings for them.


'Cause what you don't know, it won't hurt shit
The artist suggests that ignorance can be bliss and that hurting others intentionally is not necessary or desirable.


That's why we all do shit
The artist acknowledges that people often make mistakes or do wrong things due to lack of understanding or for many other reasons.


Ooh, I can't limit, I can't limit
The singer acknowledges that they can't restrain their emotions or their desire for the person they address.


I can't no
The artist confirms that their emotions are too strong for them to suppress or ignore.


I get down
The singer expresses a feeling of sadness and despair, possibly related to the state of their relationship with the person they address.


Get down, oh no
The singer continues to express sadness and a sense of loss, suggesting that things are not going well in the singer's life.


Get down, get down, get down (I get down)
The singer emphasizes their despair and the repetitive nature of their emotions and situation.


Get down, get down, woah
The artist emphasizes their emotion and emphasizes a feeling of defeat.


Switching up the program (program)
The artist suggests that there has been a change in plans or expectations related to the relationship or the person they address.


I know we both old friends (old friends)
The singer confirms that there has been a previous relationship or friendship between them and the person they address.


All she wanna do is hold hands (hold hands)
The singer expresses that the person they address is seeking a physical and intimate connection with them.


But I ain't really with that romance, no
The artist expresses that they are not interested in pursuing a romantic relationship or physical intimacy with the person they address any longer.


Differences, differences, baby
The artist acknowledges that there are significant differences between the two of them that create tension and distance in their relationship.


I was a fool, baby
The artist accepts responsibility for their past actions or mistakes and apologizes for them.


And I, can admit that the separation is damaging
The singer recognizes that their current situation and relationship is causing pain, harm, or damage for both of them.


Said it's damaging everything that we went through
The artist emphasizes that the current situation is harming the shared history and memories that they have with the person they address.


I never really mean to hurt you
The singer reiterates their regret and apologies for the hurt they have caused the person they address.


And I know I can't do
The singer acknowledges the limitations of their own abilities or circumstances, potentially related to repairing the past damage or restoring the relationship.


Everything you deserve boo
The singer suggests that the person they address deserves more or better than what they were able to provide in the past or in the present.


Why you always switching up on me, yeah?
The artist expresses confusion or frustration with the person they address, who seems to constantly change their behavior or attitude towards the artist.


Why you wanna do, why you wanna do that?
The artist questions the motives or intentions of the person they address, who may not be acting in the artist's best interests or may be hurting them.


Baby, you ain't never seen,
The singer is suggesting that the person they address does not understand or recognize the singer's true intentions, feelings or character.


Yeah (yeah), yeah, baby, yeah (woah)
The singer emphasizes their feelings of frustration and despair, while trying to appeal to the person they address.


Blowin' through them hunnids now
The artist is suggesting that they have recently come into large sums of money or financial success.


Don't switch up when I get the money now
The artist is suggesting that they hope the person they address will not treat them differently due to their newfound financial success, and that they hope to maintain a positive relationship moving forward.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Chauncey A. Hollis, Tyus Strickland

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@GamerKeasy

whos here in 2023

@brendac1519

I want him to blow up because it'll really benefit him, but then I don't because I wanna keep him my little secret . 😩

@msjessicahall

Brenda C exactly

@231Joshie

same

@khadijahtaylor9085

SAME

@fabianasantos4209

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@user-KalicoKay

Commenting so yall can come back to this gem & give it a nostalgic listen.

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@JayPesoo

Really need to upload the instrumental to this track, got a relaxing vibe to it. Song on point as always bruh.

@millionairemike2.048

Man he gone blow up eventually

@mike1234607

PARTYNEXTDOOR vibes on this

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