Up 4 the Get Downs
Up 4 the Get Downs: Groove to the Rhythm of Life
Lyrics
listen to the music
Encouragement to pay attention to the music.
listen to the music
Reiteration of the instruction to listen to the music.
listen to the music
Continued emphasis on listening to the music.
if you don't know by now the sound
Implication that the sound/music being referenced should be familiar or known by now.
that's how we get up
Expresses the process of energizing or getting motivated.
that's how we get up
Reiteration of the way to become motivated or active.
that's how we get up
Continued emphasis on the method of getting motivated.
get down
Instruction to engage in the action of getting down, which could refer to dancing or having a good time.
oh yeah (x8)
Repetition of "oh yeah" eight times, possibly indicating excitement or enthusiasm.
get down
Instruction to continue getting down, possibly suggesting enjoyment or celebration.
oh yeah (x8)
Repetition of "oh yeah" eight times, potentially emphasizing excitement or positive vibes.
you can get up when I get down
Suggesting a correlation between one person getting down and another person being able to get up (possibly metaphorical).
you can get up
Encouragement for someone to rise or become active.
you can get up
Reiteration of the encouragement for someone to rise or become active.
you can get up when I get down
Reiteration of the connection between one person getting down and another person being able to get up.
you can get up
Encouragement for someone to rise or become active.
you can get up
Reiteration of the encouragement for someone to rise or become active.
that's how we get up
Expresses the process of energizing or getting motivated (similar to lines 7-9).
that's how we get up
Reiteration of the way to become motivated or active.
that's how we get up
Continued emphasis on the method of getting motivated.
get down
Instruction to engage in the action of getting down (similar to line 10).
etc...
Implies continuation of a similar theme or action without explicit details.
come on with the get downs
Encouragement to engage in the "get downs," possibly referencing the energetic or celebratory aspects of the music.
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