Discover the story of the song > Get Down – Nas

The protagonist raps about his experiences growing up in New York City, surrounded by street legends and the drug trade. He recalls a moment when he was about to commit a crime but was stopped by a man who may have been sent by God. He also shares stories about meeting dangerous Southern niggas who make their enemies disappear and being involved in a violent situation where he had to defend himself. The chorus repeats the phrase "get down" while the outro urges for change and unity among kinfolk.