Get Down
j.carter Lyrics
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you built like joints
who told you that you can hate on my skin
you know my culture is important
and im carrying sins
and he showed me, in my right ... be the bad hand
superman look dark at night and
so they callin me blackman
alll the haters falling off
but i came up since the riots
and please younging
stop the violence
go to class
get some knowledge
your life is lovely and youre special
dont you end up on dash cam
always planting seeds
and nature blooming food back to back
i heard the more you fuck around
you gone find out
thats a fact
like when you kill
and then you pray
boy thats a hell of a shame
i hope we fix it in a jiffy
charge the hurt to the game
i lay my issues down on records
so you dont go repeat em
when i first started smoking weed
i used to sit in a reagal
now i been slanging all these hits
you dont believe
you can see em
cause all these frequencies
leave shapes upon the surface its real
i get my statements every month
and all my bidnesses legal
and i can teach you if you want to
save yourself and yo peoples
you never ever had to go thru struggle
but they not gonna show you
cause if you pass em up and shut em down
you starting a war dude
thats why I tell you chase the money
dont be chasing them shorties
because they flocking to the riches
they want safes and supporting
i dont want issues
i need understanding , bitch you cant break me
im not a sucka
ima nickel slick nigga that prosper
i changed my like 7 times, but now they calling Doctor
i fucked my neck up it was icy
fucked the chevy impala
its ufos up in the sky
and yall still cryin bout a stimmy
you need to find out why you here and save the world
whats your purpose
and its a tear jerking shame when niggas turn to a burden
_________
hope when you stumble , dont fall
i hope you know you got callings
hope when ya funk down on its luck that you still stand up start balling
i dedicate this song to Rocky
rest in peace my doggy
i turn the fog lights on said ima get thru the smog
and ima winner over here
no study long, stay wrong.
play, boy.
get off ya ass.. you got to get off ya asss
get up!! for the get down
brand new funk on yo ass
can you hear me knockin?
yeah baby yeahhhhhh
yeahhhh
like way up yonder
you scared of the dogs dont step in the yard
In this song, J.Carter (LL Cool J) urges the listener to get down to the rhythm that will rock the walls. He is dressed in Sports and Nike Jordan sneakers and is ready to dance on the balls to the funky sound. He tells us that he disappeared for a year, but now he's back, and he wants us to dance with the entrepreneur of funk. LL Cool J claims that he's not a sloppy fat punk or a Shaolin monk, and he is not down with Johnny Cousin, known as use at a jam. LL Cool J wants people to know he is unique, and he's the one rocking the funky sound, and it's our job to guess who it is. He believes in signing over beasts who are hungry, and that's how he always stays on top.
In the chorus section, the crowd cheers him on as they chant, "Go L.L., Go L.L." His jam is for hardcore fans, and it is not for the faint-hearted as it has hard rock influence with real lyrics. LL Cool J says he is the man with the can full of jams, and he's the one making big steps like Gladys Knight in the pier. Kids are spreading the news about the new grandmaster, the one to choose, and LL Cool J claims he's the executioner, and he should wear a black hood and carry an ax, as he's rough on wax. Finally, before ending the song, LL Cool J reminds us to get down to the rhythm that will rock the walls.
Line by Line Meaning
Down, to the rhythm that'll rock the walls
Let's move our bodies to the beat of the music that's so good, it shakes the building.
Go sporting and Jordan's and I'm on the balls
I'm wearing my best gear, including my Jordan shoes to dance all night long.
Don't lacking I'm black but I'm not ?Lou Wrong?
I'm proud of my black heritage but I'm not like Lou who doesn't represent it well.
Disappeared for a year now I'm back y'all
I took a break, but now I'm back and ready to rock the crowds again.
So get down with the entrepreneur of funk
Join me and dance to the music I create as a business owner in the funk genre.
Not a sloppy fat punk or a Shaolin Monk
I'm neither a lazy or weak musician or a skilled Shaolin martial artist; I'm my own thing.
Ain't down with Johnny Cousin know as use at a jam
I don't align myself with Johnny, who calls himself 'Use' at parties and events.
So to hell with Anne McMahon & Tom McCan
I don't care about Anne and Tom, who are likely people who criticize or are against what I do.
J-Ski is the box, farmers is the street
J-Ski is the DJ while the street is where my music connects with real people and farmers who work hard.
Signing hungry-over-beasts that's why I always eat
I work with passionate, hard-working artists who have a hunger for success because I also have that same drive.
Up to you to guess whose rocking the funky sound
Figure out who is making this cool, funky music that I'm promoting and dancing to.
If you don't know never mind come on and get down
Even if you don't know who is responsible for the music, still come and dance with us, it's all about having fun.
Go L.L., go L.L., go L.L., go L.L.
Four chants that encourage me, the L.L. Cool J, to keep going and never stop rocking.
Hard like haystacks cow-hold
I'm tough and durable like a haystack in a farm holding cows.
Calling me a sucker boy you're pushin' a broom
Don't disrespect me by calling me stupid; you're the one who has to clean floors.
If you try to pull a ace you'll get a punch in the face
If you try to cheat or trick me, I'll hit you with my fist in the face as a punishment.
All eyes are on my posse when we walk in the place
My group and I catch everyone's attention when we arrive at a party or gathering.
Got a Cunningham family from my happy days
I have a real and joyful family, much like the Cunninghams from a TV show called 'Happy Days.'
Not the boys that play the bench for the Oakland A
I'm referencing the Oakland A's baseball team, but I have a strong, active 'family' not like the benchwarmers on their team.
He drop you to a hop to the record he play
The DJ drops the needle to the track, and you start jumping when a good beat is found.
Couldn't keep it a secret I'm L.L. Cool J
I can't hide my identity as L.L. Cool J, and honestly, there is no need to.
Rhymes are all wack and real all real
Other rappers' lyrics are weak, but mine are authentic and honest.
Yo Earl, tell the party people the deal
I'm asking Earl, a part of my group, to tell everyone what the big deal is and why they should love our music.
Ya ain't no thing, can't complain
Don't worry about anything, no complaints needed.
They catch like a muh'fuck pass to J
They throw the ball(at me) like crazy as if I'm some famous football player.
He's talks how to rap
Someone talks about how to become a successful rapper like myself.
He used to Smurf now you're jacking cause my name's on the map
This person used to be irrelevant like the Smurfs, but now they are copying my style and following me because I'm famous.
Sit and lie my homeboy Earl says is that he loves hats
Earl, my friend, says that he loves hats but it might just be a lie or exaggeration.
With a hands like a hatcher, Cut Creators in bat
I have strong, rough hands like a lumberjack or hatchet handler, and the Cut Creator (DJ) is in control with his turntables.
Cut Creator on the fader the teachers pet
The Cut Creator is very skilled with the fader and is considered the favorite or 'teacher's pet.'
Baddest man with ten fingers you've ever met
The Cut Creator is the most talented DJ you've ever seen with his fingers on the turntables.
And sooner or later we'll have to sit
At some point, we will need to relax and take a break, but right now, we just want to dance and entertain everyone.
Cut Creator cut the record so they don't forget
The Cut Creator cuts the records in a memorable way so everyone will remember the awesome beats they heard.
I make hard rock jams for hard rock fans
I create music in the hard rock genre for people who really love that style.
What I'm sayin' is for real this ain't lala land
I'm being honest, and this is not some fairy-tale world which is perfect for me.
Got a can full of jams pullin' off the lid
I have a lot of great tracks in my music library that I can't wait to unveil for my fans.
Competition in New York is doin' what I did
Other musicians in New York are following my lead and trying to create similar music or success.
Cold sender of a story I paid my dues
I worked hard and struggled when I started my music career, and now it's paying off.
I rocked at house parties I was down with crews
I played at house parties and hung out with other crews of talented musicians before making it big.
Now I'll never be caught I'm on my P's and Q's
Now I'm more successful, I need to be more careful to avoid making any mistakes or slip-ups.
And for the rest of your life you wanna be in my shoes
My success is something that others will always strive for and want to achieve.
I scar like stones hard like cement
I'm tough, durable, and can't be easily damaged like a stone or cement.
And I rocked every jam that I ever went
I've played music at many events and parties, and they've all been a hit.
Cause I got a better reppin' than any emcee has
I have a much better reputation than any other emcee or rapper in the industry.
And I'm down like a brother from Alcatraz
I'm always reliable and ready to support my friends and colleagues, just like a brother would do.
Ni-ni-nigga-nigga-ni-ni-ni-ninja
A fun, jumbled chant that doesn't have any specific meaning but sounds pretty good in the song.
I rap the boss is back the only man
I'm rapping because I'm the boss and I've returned; there is no one else as good as me.
you should call when the party's packed
I'm the best person to call or invite during a party because I know how to liven up the crowd and deliver great music.
From Paris to L.A they say I'm as sharp as a pin
People from all over the world, from Paris to Los Angeles, recognize me and view me as a sharply talented musician.
When it's a Cool J party you gotta get in
When there's a party with me, L.L. Cool J, as the main attraction, you definitely want to get in and be part of the fun and excitement.
So I'm making big steps like Gladys Knight in the pier
I'm taking big moves and doing something great like Gladys Knight, a famous singer/performer.
One rhyme you're on my tinsels as I leave my lip
As I perform one of my rhymes, you'll be drawn in and captivated by the emotions and lyrics coming from my mouth.
Up the block kids are talking and spreading the news
Children nearby are talking and telling others about the great music they heard and the fun they had at my event or party.
About the new grandmaster the one you'll choose
The children will be talking about me, the grandmaster, and how great my music and performances are.
Cause I'm chuckling I wanna stomp the rest
I'm laughing because the other musicians aren't as good as me and I'm going to beat them all.
When I kick it couldn't bore it could only impress
My music and performances are interesting and impressive enough to keep anyone entertained without getting bored.
I'm not a Hula-Hoop this isn't a passing phase
I'm serious and committed to my music career, and my success isn't just some fad or trend that will pass quickly.
Hard work pays I'm getting straight up A's
I'm getting the best grades and results because of my hard work and dedication to creating the best music and performances.
Cool J is running things I want it understood
I'm the one in charge and leading the music industry, and I want everyone to recognize that.
Executioner I should wear a black hood
I'm so good that I should be called the Executioner and wear a black hood to represent my talent and power.
And carry an axe cause I'm ruff on wax
I'm so good with my music and rhymes that it's like I'm carrying an axe and roughing up the wax recordings.
Speakers speaking "phone-wear from durable" eight-tracks
The singers are broadcasting the good music that's on the high-quality, reliable eight-track tapes.
Get down
Keep dancing and enjoying the music! :)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jaylin DeWayne Carter, Jaylin Carter
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