About the song
Introducing the funky and infectious “Get Down On It” by Kool & The Gang, a timeless groove that has been getting people on their feet since its release in 1981. Featured on their album “Something Special,” this track exemplifies Kool & The Gang’s mastery of funk and R&B.
Written by the band members Robert “Kool” Bell, Ronald Bell, George Brown, and James “J.T.” Taylor, along with producer Eumir Deodato, “Get Down On It” quickly became a chart-topping hit. Its irresistible beat and catchy hooks propelled it to the top of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and earned it a spot in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
As part of the album “Something Special,” “Get Down On It” contributed to the commercial success of Kool & The Gang, reaching platinum status and solidifying their status as funk legends. The song’s funky bassline, groovy horns, and infectious rhythm continue to make it a favorite on dance floors around the world.
With its universal appeal and timeless sound, “Get Down On It” remains a classic in the funk and R&B genres. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Kool & The Gang or just discovering their music, this song is guaranteed to make you want to get up and dance. So put on your dancing shoes and groove to the funky vibes of “Get Down On It.”
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Lyrics
What you gon’ do? You wanna get down?
Tell me, what you gon’ do? Do you wanna get down?
What you gon’ do? You wanna get down?
What you gon’ do? You wanna get down? Tell me
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, get down on it
How you gonna do it if you really don’t wanna dance
By standing on the wall?
(Get your back up off the wall) tell me
How you gonna do it if you really don’t wanna dance
By standing on the wall?
(Get your back up off the wall)
‘Cause I heard all the people sayin’
Get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, if you really want it
Get down on it, you gotta feel it
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, baby, baby
Get down on it, get on it
Get down on it
I say people (what?) What you gonna do?
You gotta get on the groove
If you want your body to move, tell me, baby
How you gonna do it if you really don’t wanna dance
By standing on the wall?
(Get your back up off the wall) tell me
How you gonna do it if you really won’t take a chance
By standing on the wall?
(Get your back up off the wall)
‘Cause I heard all the people sayin’
Get down on it, get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, when you’re dancin’
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it
Get down on it, sha-baba-daba-doo
What you gon’ do? (Uh) do you wanna get down? (Ah)
What you gon’ do? (Uh, ah)
Get your back up off the wall
Dance, come on, get your back up off the wall
Dance, come on
Get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, if you really want it
Get down on it, you gotta feel it
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it (get down on it), come on and
Get down on it, baby, baby
Get down on it (get down it), get on it
Get down on it
How you gonna do it if you really don’t wanna dance
By standing on the wall?
(Get your back up off the wall) tell me, baby
How you gonna do it if you really won’t take a chance
By standing on the wall?
(Get your back up off the wall)
Listen, baby
You know it, when you’re dancin’, yeah
You show it, when you move, move, move
You know it, when you’re dancin’, yeah
You show it, as you move across the floor
Get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, if you really want it
Get down on it, you gotta feel it
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, baby, baby
Get down on it, get on it
Get down on it, sha-baba-daba-doo
What you gon’ do? (Uh) do you wanna get down? (Ah)
What you gon’ do? (Uh, ah)
Get your back up off the wall
Dance, come on, get your back up off the wall
Dance, come on
Get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, if you really want it
Get down on it, you gotta feel it
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, come on and
Get down on it, get down it on
Get down on it, while you’re dancin’
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it (get down on it)
Get down on it (ooh-ooh ooh yeah)
Get down on it (get down on it)
Get down on it (you move me baby, when you move)
Get down on it (get down on it)
Get down on it, get down
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, get your back up off the wall
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, get down
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, get your back up off the wall
Get down on it, get down
Get down on it
Get down on it, get down on it
Get down on it, get your back up off the wall