Down 'n Dirty
Unveiling Seductive Intrigue: "Down 'n Dirty" by Kenny Loggins
Lyrics
Slow talkin', the line you're walkin'
Describing a slow and deliberate way of speaking, possibly suggestive.
Look like a viper wearin' silkin' stockings
Comparing someone's appearance to a viper in silky stockings, hinting at seduction.
You make 'em guess they'd be gettin' the best
Suggesting that the person makes others guess that they would receive the best.
Can't help but wonder if you'd pass the test
Expressing curiosity about whether the person would pass a test, possibly related to relationships.
Kissin' my fingers, you touch my face
Describing a tactile moment where the person kisses fingers and touches the face.
'N play your hand like you're holdin' the ace
Referring to playing a card game and suggesting the person is confident, holding the best card (ace).
But Baby when it comes around, are you gonna pick it up or lay it down
Pondering whether the person will take action when the opportunity arises.
You make it harder and harder to stop what you've started
Highlighting the challenge of stopping something once it has started.
Chorus:
Chorus introduction, setting the theme of getting involved in a more intimate relationship.
(Down 'n dirty)
Expressing a desire for a more passionate and daring relationship.
Oh my little Rosalee, don't you think it's goin' on time we see
Mentioning a person named Rosalee and suggesting it's time to explore a deeper connection.
If you're gonna come with me, I bet you, I get you
Expressing confidence in winning over Rosalee.
I've had enough of this comin' on stuff
Conveying a sense of frustration with superficial advances.
I feel like gettin' down on somethin' tough
Expressing a desire to engage in something more substantial or challenging.
I do believe you're what you're tryin' to be
Suggesting that the person is authentic and true to themselves.
Now show me, honey, 'cause I'm dying to see
Asking the person to demonstrate their true self because of a strong curiosity.
Take it baby, make your play, we'll make love in different ways
Encouraging the person to take the initiative in their approach to love.
I call your bluff and stand, pretty mama, hold me in your hand
Challenging the person to be genuine and take a stand in the relationship.
And make it harder and harder to stop what you've started
Reiterating the difficulty of stopping once things are set in motion.
chorus
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the theme of a passionate and daring relationship.
(Instrumental break)
Instrumental break (no lyrical content).
Kissin' my fingers, you touch my face
Recreating a tactile moment similar to line 5, reinforcing intimacy.
'N play your hand like you're holdin' the ace
Reiterating the card game metaphor, suggesting continued confidence.
Baby when it comes around, are you gonna pick it up or lay it down
Pondering the person's response when the opportunity arises again.
You make it harder and harder to stop what you've started
Repeating the challenge of stopping once things are set in motion.
chorus
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the theme of passionate and daring love.
Rosalee, don't you think it's goin' on time we see
Recalling the person named Rosalee and suggesting it's time to take action.
If you're gonna come with me, I'm dirty, down 'n dirty
Expressing a willingness to engage in a passionate and daring relationship.
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