Curtis Mayfield - Get Down Lyrics






Get down, baby
To the funky, funky, funky groove
Get down, baby
Let the light reflect upon your natural mood

Get down, baby
Your creative mood shall express itself
Get down, baby
After life and desire there is nothing left

We're all children of the world
A hungry man in search for a hungry girl
It's strange, so plain we're all cannibal
The most wasted and two faced of all animals

Get down, get down
Get down, get down

Take my soul, baby
When you reel I can feel so much desire
Take my soul, baby
Life unfolds from my soul when you start a fire

So get down, just get down

Get down, baby
As the rhythm should follow through your able soul
Get down, baby
Play the part like a pro in a perfect role

Get down, baby
To the funky, funky, funky groove
Get down, baby
Let the light reflect upon your natural mood

One can never point out the actual path
Of the mysterious need in a female's heart
Man can only follow not knowing how
His faith might erupt [?]

So get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down

Get down, baby
To the funky, funky, funky groove
Get down, baby
Let the light reflect upon your natural move

Take my soul, baby
Your creative mood shall express itself
Take my soul, baby
After life and desire there is nothing left

Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down
Get down, get down





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  1. V.... B....

    Phyllis hiamen

  2. t.... s....

    ...a MASTERPIECE...

  3. M.... W....

    sir curtis mayfield r.i.p educated a teacher mr reality his music lives on keep on keeping on

  4. M.... ....

    Boss beat for damn sure...

  5. T.... T....

    2019 in here getting down still bumping this classic jam

  6. M.... M....

    100% SUPERFLY....R.I.P.

  7. Y.... A....

    #KING Mutha phuckin CURT!..🚬

  8. k.... l....

    Ilikethissonggetdownbylatecurtismayfieldin1971sognkevinlane

  9. R.... ....

    This is gym socks, no deodorant, jock strap funky !

  10. R.... ....

    Us younger folk need to get down !

  11. T.... C....

    F-U-N-K.

  12. P.... R....

    Soultrain!

  13. N.... Y....

    The king of storytelling & soul Music R.I.P

  14. C.... ....

    Love the opening chant.

  15. M.... A....

    Cuantos habrán tomado este groove para hacer house.....

  16. I.... R....

    Get Down ... um

  17. A.... M....

    Let's not forget Joseph "Lucky" Scott either! The Bass Player who played on all of Curtis Mayfield's early works. He just epitomises FUNK!!! RIP man!

  18. T.... Y....

    Getting ready to get down

  19. T.... Y....

    Memories baby we use to get down off this jam

  20. D.... P....

    NOW PEOPLE WHO IS STILL JAMMING THIS IN 2018!!!! Me that's who!!!

  21. 1.... ....

    The Master Storyteller, is Curtis Mayfield, and here tells the truth! This has always been one my favored productions, among the best of his works. ROOTS was a great mix of lyrics and music. Get Down, he said, and I did!

  22. D.... 7....

    Hip Hop is for people who can't sing, can't dance and can't play an instrument.

  23. A.... M....

    This is music for the mind, body, and Soul

  24. J.... C....

    Jason Society's Abo bloodlines Illumination Rules the Nation, music to Grow Good soul's And love to. Mary SS ssss ReaptlianBloodlines Illuminate OGs Jane's Originate. to Grow to Tool, ,,.,music for , Medication ,and Good Relation Sssssss Kundlian Energy's Goddesses Ancient Greek,Freaks. Jason

  25. G.... B....

    DRIPP NNNNNNN WITH SO MUCH SOUL AND FUNK .that only a child from cabrini green can bring dat grit from our part of the city of chicago.

  26. R.... M....

    Genuinely great ! ✊

  27. S.... O....

    Holy,Hell it's a chunky,slab of Funk.

  28. n.... m....

    One bad brother

  29. d.... ....

    When the satellites reach the outer limits of the Universe- this should have been the representative song of the Earth! Every element of our being (history) is in this record

  30. m.... ....

    The King of Soul

  31. A.... B....

    This just a nigga standing in FRONT of shopping go....

  32. D.... M....

    Being from the Windy had a chance to meet the soft spoken genius and knew what was up ahead A TRUE VISIONARY, DNO!

  33. s.... ....

    They sure don't make music like this nowadays 🤔

  34. M.... R....

    Smoooth

  35. d.... S....

    Another male black artist had a song around this time and it was also titled, "Get Down," "The Get Down," or "Now Get Down." I can't for the life of me remember the artist, but the song was great, much different tempo, beat and lyrics than Curtis' though. I used to be able to find it on here, but now I've tried everything and no luck...anyone know?

    d.... S....

    Gene Chandler

  36. M.... C....

    The soul train line dancers getting down to this groove is fire. check it out y'all!

  37. N.... O....

    This man Curtis was just the finest in soul n funk RIP great King of soul

  38. E.... ....

    soul food for real

  39. T.... D....

    place my urn in a jukejoint that has this cut in rotation.

  40. H.... F....

    wow, what groove

  41. G.... C....

    The original Mr Chi town himself Curtis Muthafuckin Mayfield R.i.p. Brotha

  42. p.... ....

    GOOD GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  OUTSTANDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  43. f.... A....

    This that real shit

  44. G.... C....

    right the fuck on ya dig

  45. G.... C....

    i know he gittin down up there in heaven Curtis Mayfield R.i.p. Brotha one of The Original Soul Brothas

    G.... C....

    "You is so silly!!!" 🤣 "Amen!" HAHA yeah for real, hoping so! 😁

  46. N.... J....

    Straight fucking heat, no one touched Curtis.

  47. R.... L....

    They are busting this one for bad and for real!

  48. U.... ....

    Grooves.......

  49. r.... b....

    He was definitely soulful.

  50. L.... W....

    this is a jam

  51. B.... R....

    I love this song on 45 though it was edited, but the uncut album version makes you wanna get down even more; the funky drums and fuzz bass are SO locked in the groove so tight that the horns, strings & vocals fall into place just right...like REAL music's supposed to be!

  52. F.... I....

    mothers son is a guitar masterpiece!

  53. F.... I....

    Timeless!

  54. D.... W....

    This is so groovy! RIP Curtis Mayfield.

  55. A.... ....

    A MASTERPIECE THAT CAN NEVER BE REPLICATED!!!

  56. J.... T....

    progressive funk

  57. F.... G....

    Get down, baby
    To the funky, funky, funky groove
    Get down, baby
    Let the light reflect upon your natural mood

    Get down, baby
    Your creative mood shall express itself
    Get down, baby
    After life and desire there is nothing left

    We're all children of the world
    A hungry man in search for a hungry girl
    It's strange, so plain we're all cannibal
    The most wasted and two faced of all animals

    Get down, get down
    Get down, get down

    Take my soul, baby
    When you reel I can feel so much desire
    Take my soul, baby
    Life unfolds from my soul when you start a fire

    So get down, just get down

    Get down, baby
    As the rhythm should follow through your able soul
    Get down, baby
    Play the part like a pro in a perfect role

    Get down, baby
    To the funky, funky, funky groove
    Get down, baby
    Let the light reflect upon your natural mood

    One can never point out the actual path
    Of the mysterious need in a female's heart
    Man can only follow not knowing how
    His faith might erupt [Incomprehensible]

    So get down, get down
    Get down, get down
    Get down

    Get down, baby
    To the funky, funky, funky groove
    Get down, baby
    Let the light reflect upon your natural move

    Take my soul, baby
    Your creative mood shall express itself
    Take my soul, baby
    After life and desire there is nothing left

    Get down, get down
    Get down, get down
    Get down, get down
    Get down, get down

    Get down, get down
    Get down, get down
    Get down, get down
    Get down, get down

    F.... G....

    thank you!

    F.... G....

    thank you!!!

  58. M.... ....

    Never Forgotten! Hell of a guitar player too!

    M.... ....

    +Moltenfiya GLAD THAT YOU POINTED THAT OUT. MOST PEOPLE DIDN'T REALIZE THAT HE WAS A SUPERB GUITAR PLAYER.

    M.... ....

    +Moltenfiya Agreed, he was awesome, Always had a wonderful, and valuable message! deep!

  59. d.... ....

    yes sir

  60. R.... V....

    Dead presidents

  61. B.... M....

    Get on down children...

  62. E.... T....

    REST IN PEACE!!!!!!!!! BRO. CURTIS!!!!!!!

  63. E.... T....

    Brings me back!!!!!!! Smiling

  64. S.... W....

    a true musical masterpiece

  65. D.... A....

    Good song

  66. M.... C....

    High-Octane Funk/Soul!

  67. x.... ....

    Lost to a careless stagehand, such a nice guy to have that crap happen to him :(  Thanks for the music Curt!

    x.... ....

    +FASTGUILD3000 Which particular "stagehand" was this?

  68. N.... ....

    infectious...precious bassline!!!

  69. S.... K....

    Man, just just lay back and listen to that guitar talking to you.

  70. S.... K....

    You can't do nothing but get down ,THINK ABOUT IT.!!!

    S.... K....

    @Sherry Kennedu True

  71. A.... S....

    Oh yes!

  72. O.... ....

    THIS SONG IS SO FUCKING BEAUTIFUL!!!

  73. B.... P....

    CURT!!!!

  74. T.... S....

    Straight up O.G. Classic!

  75. R.... P....

    ol skool classic funk

    R.... P....

    1of my favorites from Curtis Mayfield

  76. M.... C....

    Curtis  Mayfield  .............The  master  story  teller  himself  !!!!!   Long  live  Curtis  Mayfield !!!

    M.... C....

    Yo Train! I also refers to Curtis as "THE MASTER STORY TELLER" Title he truly deserve. I'm giving you some Dap on that.Yes DAP not no of that fist bumping, keeping it real

  77. V.... R....

    Mayfield was BRILLIANT!

  78. i.... g....

    i feel funky

  79. b.... ....

    Serious shit

  80. P.... ....

    come on

  81. R.... S....

    sounds like an orgy

  82. A.... ....

    If you say you can't dance to "Whoop there it is" then you're in serious denial!

  83. H.... C....

    keep your pimp hand strong.

  84. p.... ....

    γαμάει το κομμάτι

  85. l.... ....

    WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE FUNKY FUNKY GROOVE? WHAT I HEAR TODAY IS TECHNO/HIP HOP GARBAGE. WHO CAN DANCE TO THAT?

    l.... ....

    Preach!! My lawd

  86. l.... ....

    " TAKE MY SOUL, BABY. " WHEN YOU'RE REAL I CAN FEEL YOUR DESIRE . " CURTIS MAYFIELD: LYRICIST SUPREME

  87. i.... g....

    every one get out you Afro picks and straight razors and be ready in case any one gives a thumbs down, cause were gonna be straight woopin some ass! BE READY MOTHER FUCKERS I AM SERIOUS WE GONNA BE STEADY SOME WOOPIN ASS, RESPECT THE PIMP HAND! DAMMIT!

  88. c.... p....

    oooh i love this tune always :D

  89. M.... V....

    Step in beat with your feet. Great for jumping rope like a dope..

  90. c.... m....

    A B- boy Song!!

  91. b.... ....

    Curtis Mayfield was soooo LARGE!!!
    Can't believe this track is almost forgotten today.

  92. �.... ....

    WOOOOO!