Nas – Get Down (from Made You Look: God’s Son Live)

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April 5, 2023

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Nas – Get Down (from Made You Look: God’s Son Live)

“Get Down” from Made You Look: God’s Son Live by Nas
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Lyrics:

Get, get, get downUh, uh, uh

New York streets where killers’ll walk like Pistol PeteAnd Pappy Mason, gave the young boys admirationPrince from Queens and Fritz from HarlemStreet legends, the drugs kept the hood from starvin’Pushin’ cars, Nicky Barnes was the ’70sBut there’s a long list of high-profile celebritiesWorldwide on the thorough side of thingsLivest kings, some died, one guy, one timeOne day grabs me, as I’m about to blast heat40-side of Vernon, I turned while he asked me

“What you up to? The cops gon’ bust you”I was a teen drunk off brewStumbled I wondered if God sent him‘Cause two squad cars entered the blockAnd looked at us, I ain’t flinch when they watchedI took it upstairs, the bathroom mirror, brushed my hairStarin’ at a young discipleI almost gave my life to what the dice do

Yeah man, throwin’ them bonesHopin’ my ace get his case thrownHis girl ain’t wait for him, she in the world straight hoein’While he lookin’ at centerfolds of pretty girls showin’They little cooch, gangstas don’t die, he’s living proofThe D.A. who tried him was lyin’A white dude, killed his mother during the caseHung jury, now the D.A. is being replaced

Pre-trial hearing is over, it’s real for the soldierWalks in the courtroom, the look in his eyes is wildTriple-homicide, I sit in the back aisleI wanna crack a smile when I see himThrow up a fist for Black Power, ’cause all we want is his freedomHe grabbed a court officer’s gun and started squeezin’Then he grabbed the judge, screams out, “Nobody leavin’Everybody”

Get down, get down!Get down, get down!Get, get, get, get, get, get, get down!EverybodyGet down, get down, get down, get down!Get, get, get, get, get, get, get down!

Some niggas fuck their enemies in their ass when they catch ’emWeird-ass niggas who dangerous so don’t test ’emThey make you disappear, this a year that I won’t forgetSold CD’s double platinum, met mo’ execsSouthern niggas, independent label, real killersKnow the business, ran Tennessee for years, now they chillin’They had the coke game somethin’ crazySold music out the trunk of their car, that shit amazed me

Put me onto her-on blunts, sherm or somethin’Took a puff, what the fuck? I turned to punch themSouthern niggas ain’t slow, nigga tried to play meI left from around them dudes, they cool but they crazyNow I’m back around the old school that raised meNew York gangsters, we loungin’, out in L.A. seeA dude wrote my dog from Pelican BayThe letter say, “Nas, I got your back, the fools don’t play” (get down)

I rolled with some Crips down to a Crenshaw funeralNever saw so many men slaughtered, and I knew the hoResponsible, the nigga still alive in a hospitalMidnight they crept in his room and shot the doctor tooSee, my cousin’s in the game, thuggin’ and thangsHe plugged me with a dame who was half-MexicanoGave the ass up, I’m a mack daddy SopranoShe passed me the indigo, but the imbecile

Shoulda never tippy-toed, thought my eyes were closedOpenin’ the hotel room door to let her goons inBut I moved in a manner on some Jet Li shitI let the hammers blow, wet three kidsSee honey thought I had somethin’ to do with all the drama‘Cause I was with a crew that had her people killedCalled up my cousin, told him I ain’t fuckin’ with youHe responded, “Cool, ” but told me out here this how motherfuckers

Get down, get down, get down, get down!Get, get, get, get, get, get, get down!EverybodyGet down, get down, get down, get down!Get, get, get, get, get, get, get down!

All I really gotta say is thatIf that’s how our people gon’ get down, how we ever gon’ get up?How we ever gon’ get up if that’s how we get down?A shame when you really look at itMy folk against your folk, but we all kinfolkSomebody got to make a change

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Nas – Get Down: A Classic Hip-Hop Track That Still Resonates Today

Hip-hop is more than just a genre of music. It’s a culture, a lifestyle, a movement. And within this vast universe of rap and rhymes, few artists have made as big an impact as Nas.

With his vivid storytelling and introspective lyrics, Nas has cemented his place as one of the most respected and influential MCs of all time. And few songs in his catalog showcase his talents quite like “Get Down.”

The Origins of “Get Down”

“Get Down” was released as part of Nas’s 2002 album “God’s Son,” which was named in tribute to his late mother, who had passed away the year before. The album was a critical and commercial success, and “Get Down” quickly emerged as one of its standout tracks.

The song’s beat, produced by Salaam Remi, is a sample of “Soul Makossa” by Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango. The track’s funky, upbeat groove is the perfect backdrop for Nas’s lyrical mastery.

The Story of “Get Down”

At its core, “Get Down” is a story about survival. The song’s protagonist, a young man from the streets, is forced to navigate a world of violence, poverty, and oppression. But despite the obstacles in his path, he remains determined to succeed and rise above his circumstances.

Nas’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of life in the ghetto, with references to drug dealing, police brutality, and gang violence. But the song’s message is ultimately one of hope and resilience. As Nas himself puts it: “I’m living proof that crime do pay / Say hallelujah, say grace / I’m still here.”

Why “Get Down” Still Resonates Today

More than two decades after its release, “Get Down” remains a classic hip-hop track that continues to inspire and uplift listeners. The song’s themes of perseverance and triumph over adversity are universal, and its message is just as relevant now as it was in 2002.

In an era of political and social upheaval, “Get Down” speaks to the struggles of marginalized communities and the importance of never giving up in the face of adversity. As Nas himself has said, “My music has always been about trying to inspire people to never give up, to always keep going no matter what.”

Conclusion

“Get Down” is a testament to the enduring power of hip-hop music and the impact it can have on people’s lives. Its message of perseverance and hope has resonated with listeners for over two decades, and it continues to inspire new generations of fans.

So whether you’re a lifelong Nas fan or a newcomer to the world of hip-hop, take a listen to “Get Down” and let its message of resilience and triumph over adversity uplift you. As Nas himself puts it: “I’m still here.”

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