The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin'')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
When I start, I master the art of getting down to the heart
And set apart to spark emotion at the slightest sound
It's probably one of the realest topics ever spoke upon
Speech that God will impeach
Swallow the chunks which you choke upon
I'm gifted, I know it, still was I wandering in the path
They tell me, "Boy, you're a star, sign me your autograph'
This can't be it, though mind gone staring into space
Sorry, where was I' Thoughts gone without a trace
Was the love of my life, hip-hop guided my wife
A combination of the three that would probably me nice
After doing suffice, I break the ice with device
And take advice that comes with the price of rolling the dice
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
I get down for whatever pound to the sound of the ground
Any weather, storms may come but conform me never
My mind transformed by words born to live forever
Scorn but still I'd rather walk in the light of the truth presented
I never understood grace till I really repented
'Till I truly committed my total self, admitted
Now my hustle has found purpose and pimpin'
I gotta get it even if bloodshed is a part of my quest
I'm embracin' my deathbed till I'm collectin' the rest
I ain't leavin' without receiving what was meant for me
God's will being fulfilled, my life complete, get down
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Let me get at the verse, let me get at the vocal
Let me be real as I slowly approach you
Tell me your feelings on the world's conditions
Sign away but let me get your permission
To release conviction alone
[Incomprehensible]
Get down
(Are you listenin'')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
When I start, I master the art of getting down to the heart
And set apart to spark emotion at the slightest sound
It's probably one of the realest topics ever spoke upon
Speech that God will impeach
Swallow the chunks which you choke upon
I'm gifted, I know it, still was I wandering in the path
They tell me, "Boy, you're a star, sign me your autograph'
This can't be it, though mind gone staring into space
Sorry, where was I' Thoughts gone without a trace
Was the love of my life, hip-hop guided my wife
A combination of the three that would probably me nice
After doing suffice, I break the ice with device
And take advice that comes with the price of rolling the dice
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
I get down for whatever pound to the sound of the ground
Any weather, storms may come but conform me never
My mind transformed by words born to live forever
Scorn but still I'd rather walk in the light of the truth presented
I never understood grace till I really repented
'Till I truly committed my total self, admitted
Now my hustle has found purpose and pimpin'
I gotta get it even if bloodshed is a part of my quest
I'm embracin' my deathbed till I'm collectin' the rest
I ain't leavin' without receiving what was meant for me
God's will being fulfilled, my life complete, get down
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Are you listenin')
Get down, get down, get down
Get down
(Listen to this)
Let me get at the verse, let me get at the vocal
Let me be real as I slowly approach you
Tell me your feelings on the world's conditions
Sign away but let me get your permission
To release conviction alone
[Incomprehensible]
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Get Down Lyrics as written by Stacy Bernard Jones Otto Montgomery Price Jr.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave
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