13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️

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13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift & The Kid LAROI x Quavo.

“Fuck it if I can’t have us / I might just not get up, I might stay / Down bad.” Holy moly, Taylor Swift, don’t stay “Down Bad”! Do you know what you should do instead? “Come on and get down all the way, baby / (Get down, get down),” like Joe Simon, WOO! The underrated soul singer hit the dance floor, hard! Oh, and what about our handsome, sex-positive HNTR ALLN? He’s been “DTF” since 2024… at least that’s when he dropped the seminal gay dance banger which still ‘fucking’ slaps 😈! Anyways, let’s get into the musical thrills that you came for!

13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ is a playlist that follows up 11 Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ (2024) which was a sequel to 13 Awesome Songs That Reference Going Down (2019), This list is all about the word DOWN ⬇️, PERIOD. Acronyms are welcome, by the way – we’re DTF-positive ova hurr, ya dig?! 13 More Thrilling Songs Where It’s Going DOWN ⬇️ features songs by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, HNTR ALLN, Joe Simon, Taylor Swift, and The Kid LAROI x Quavo. So, without any further ado, let’s get D-O-W-N to this entertaining playlist!

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1. The Kid LAROI & Quavo, “SLOW IT DOWN”	2. Joe Simon, “Get Down, Get Down (Get on the Floor)”	3. Taylor Swift, “Down Bad”	4. Angrybaby, “LIGHTS DOWN LOW”
5. Keiynan Lonsdale, “Sit Down”	6. Benson Boone, “Slow It Down”	7. Emi Larraud, “Sex, Break, Down!”	8. HNTR ALLN, “DTF”
9. The-Dream, “Put it Down”	10. Alex Warren, “Burning Down”	11. Grant Brett, “Lights Down Low”	12. Men At Work, “Down Under”
13. Al Jarreau, “Boogie Down”

1. The Kid LAROI & Quavo, “SLOW IT DOWN”

“SLOW IT DOWN” // Columbia // 2024

“I met you on Monday / Fucked you on Tuesday / Wednesday, tellin’ all your friends I’m your new bae…” It doesn’t take long for The Kid LAROI (Charlton Howard) to set the tone on “SLOW IT DOWN”. The Gen-Z pop star brings ample ‘rizz,’ smoothness, and swagger. His point to this girl: “You’re moving too fast, huh / I’m tryna make it last.” Word. The Kid is joined by a fellow Grammy nominee, Quavo, as they interpolate a rap classic, “Slow Motion” by Juvenile. “SLOW IT DOWN” is anchored by a sick beat. The production (Starrah, Waves, and Dopamine) is a big selling point. Still, it is the vocalists, in their respective roles, that make this a bop. The melodies sung by LAROI are among his most tuneful. Despite being smooth, he’s young and unapologetic. “Thursday, same thing we did on Tuesday,” he continues naughtily in the first verse, adding, “Friday, let me hit that motherfucker my way.” Damn! He reappears in the third verse where they’ve been “Fuckin’ all week / You wanna have a drink, have sex on the beach.” Howard also performs much of the chorus, emphasizing that “slow motion,” while also getting the assist from Quavo (“She don’t know how to act / Keep throwin’ that back / Ass fat, waist snatched.” Of course, Quavo brings a melodic flow in his guest verse: “Fuck the first class, I’m on a jet smokin’ (Oh) / Let me hit it on the island, she got me wildin’ (Who).” The Kid LAROI and Quavo make a formidable team on the fun and sexed-up “SLOW IT DOWN”.

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2. Joe Simon, “Get Down, Get Down (Get on the Floor)”

Get Down // Ace // 1975

“Everybody, won’t you get on the floor (Get on the floor and let the good time roll).” Late, great soul singer Joe Simon (1936 – 2021) brought the house down with “Get Down, Get Down” aka “Get Down, Get Down (Get on the Floor).” “Get Down, Get Down” is the super groovy opener from his 1975 album, Get Down. The song is the perfect catalyst to ‘get your groove on.’ Interestingly, “Get Down, Get Down” earned Simon the sole top 10 hit of his career 🤯. “Get Down, Get Down” peaked at no. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. Simon and Raeford Gerald wrote and produced it. Simon serves up incredible singing. His voice oozes with that hearty, southern soul! “Everybody, won’t you clap your hands and dance / (Get on the floor and let the good time roll) come on,” he sings, aided by backing vocals. They continue singing, “All you gotta do is move your body, and shake what you can / Oh, baby (Get on the floor and let the good time roll ).” Beyond conveying the memorable melodies superbly, his ad-libs and riffs are top-notch, too. Beyond fun, dance-inciting lyrics, “Get on the Floor” features a marvelous musical accompaniment with a locked-in rhythm section and biting, articulated horns. The piano parts are particularly bluesy and funky to the nth degree. One of the most interesting sounds is synths, which only elevate the colorful sound palette. In the epic “Get Down, Get Down”, the influence of gospel music is clear, specifically during the extended vamp at the end. One of the greatest to do it, Joe Simon easily made us “get on the floor” with this certified bop!

Appears in 🔻:

Joe Simon, Get Down, Get Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 203 (2024)

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3. Taylor Swift, “Down Bad”

THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT // Taylor Swift // 2024

“How dare you think it’s romantic / Leaving me safe and stranded.” Word. THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is not the best or most memorable album by Taylor Swift (folklore remains the one to beat IMO). However, the commercial success is undeniable – huge! One of the better moments from the two-hour LP (within THE ANTHOLOGY version) is “Down Bad.” No, we don’t wish Swift to be down at all (and she doesn’t seem to be anywhere near bad where matters of the purse are concerned) but her love pain is our listening pleasure. And I quote: “Fuck it if I can’t have him.” Understood, Taylor, understood. For some additional context, see the section to beat, the chorus:

“Now I’m down bad, cryin’ at the gym (Cryin’ at the gym)

Everything comes out teenage petulance

‘Fuck it if I can’t have him’ (Can’t have him)

‘I might just die, it would make no difference’

Down bad, wakin’ up in blood (Wakin’ up in blood)

Starin’ at the sky, come back and pick me up

Fuck it if I can’t have us

I might just not get up, I might stay

Down bad.”

Yep, that’s tortured to the nth degree. By the way, do you remember when Swift never swore? Swift penned and produced “Down Bad” alongside Jack Antonoff.

Appears in 🔻:

11 Marvelous Bad Songs, Vol. 1 (2024)

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4. Angrybaby, “LIGHTS DOWN LOW” (Ft. Sly Jr.)

“LIGHTS DOWN LOW” // TH3RD BRAIN // 2024

What better way to set the tone than to turn those “LIGHTS DOWN LOW”? That’s what Asian American electronic producer Angrybaby (Samuel Charles Agate) did on his first single of 2024. Clocking in at a respectable three-and-a-quarter minutes, Agate serves up picturesque, colorful production cues. The groove is groovin’ by all means. It makes you want to dance or at a minimum, move your body. Of course, Angrybaby gets a sizable assist courtesy of Sly Jr. Jr. delivers smooth vocals with a warm and inviting tone. Characteristic of many dance songs, there is plenty of time on “LIGHTS DOWN LOW” to allow the instrumental to breathe and have its moment. Furthermore, Angrybaby doesn’t throw everything at us at once. There’s thoughtful nuance, buildup, and fabulous pacing. The instrumental, as well as Sly Jr.’s vocals are hypnotic. The music is dynamic but also thrives as ‘background music,’ if you catch my drift. “LIGHTS DOWN LOW” is an enjoyable, well-rounded dance/electronic record, NO CAP!

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5. Keiynan Lonsdale, “Sit Down”

The Heart Defence Mixtape // Worboys Place Entertainment // 2023

“Touching my face like you care for me / Our bodies connecting like therapy / Want me to know that you’re there for me,” Keiynan (Keiynan Lonsdale) sings in the first verse of “Sit Down”, the second track on his 2023 tape, The Heart Defence Mixtape. Lonsdale serves up ample sensual vibes regarding this particular man. In the pre-chorus, he sings, “Coast is clear / Baby, now the coast is clear / We don’t need to hide and seek / Cause baby, now the coast is clear.” Word! Keiynan penned this hot joint while he gets smooth production work courtesy of Pax on the Beat. The sound is R&B through and through. In addition to smooth production work, he serves up smooth vocals, giving off sensual vibes. The melodies are tuneful throughout, with the chorus taking top honors:

“Sit down

Watch me turn my thing around

I want to dance for you

Come on, I said sit your ass down

Watch me work my figure out

I’m gonna dance for you.”

Ooh-wee – it’s getting hot 🥵 in here! The heat isn’t limited to the chorus either, as Keiynan asserts in the second verse, “You know, we could do this all night long / We gon’ keep it moaning,” adding, “Every time you smile at me / You’re giving me exotic dreams, oh baby.” Lonsdale caps things off with a bang in the dramatic outro: “Let me get my man whatever he want, yeah, yeah / … And he gon’ give me whatever I want, yeah.” The midnight heat sizzles on “Sit Down”.

Appears in 🔻:

Keiynan, Sit Down: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 12 (2024)

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6. Benson Boone, “Slow It Down”

Fireworks & Rollerblades // Night Street / Warner // 2024

“Oh, now you’re crying, you’re in pieces / ‘Cause the only love you’ve ever known is Jesus / I can feel it / Oh, I hate that I’m the reason that you’re…” Benson Boone has had a fabulous year in 2024. Following the success of “Beautiful Things”, Boone released a second compelling single, “Slow It Down”, which appears on his debut album, Fireworks & Rollerblades. “Slow It Down” was penned by Boone alongside Jack LaFrantz and producers Jason Evigan, Connor McDonough, and Riley McDonough. Benson begins singing abruptly on the track, supported by piano accompaniment. As always, his voice is stunning – he possesses a dynamic instrument. As he sings, you buy what he sells; he’s incredibly authentic. In the first verse, he speaks about this budding relationship and her fears of commitment. In the chorus, he switches from the ‘powered-up’ vocals to falsetto which is ripe – delightful to the nth degree. Thematically, he speaks about taking things slowly within the relationship sans pressure. The second verse adds additional instrumentation, sounding more developed than the first. He continues to sing his face off as he speaks on his anxiety regarding love (“I could lose you like the others / Only girl that’s never left me is my mother”). Despite the fever pitch reached, in the end, he indeed ‘slows it down’ and turns the volume down too. It’s a fitting ending to another fabulous pop song by the handsome, talented musician. “Slow It Down” is a winner.

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7. Emi Larraud, “Sex, Break, Down!”

“Sex, Break, Down” // E.L. // 2023

“Your touch kills me like amphetamines / Your hands burn me up like gasoline / I want it all but I can’t have you.” Damn! Emi Larraud is the man – a young man at that! The talented Gen-Z musician, originally from Madrid and based in NYC, records some ear-catching tracks. “Sex, Break, Down!” released in 2023, is a prime example of Emi hard at work. What better way to kick things off than orgasmic sounds? Honestly, his moans make you feel some type of way 😈! And as the lyrical excerpts suggest, the desire is, um, deadly 😵! “Sex, Break, Down!” features marvelous, ornate production work. Check out Larraud’s music, and lavish production ‘goes with the territory.’ The inspiration – the fuel for the fire – is on full display. Beyond the instrumental, Emi delivers strong, passionate vocals. Adding to the allure are incredibly tuneful melodies. “Baby I want you / I don’t wanna come down,” he sings, passionately, continuing, “I wanna love you / I don’t wanna break down / I’ve had enough of all the pain I can’t run from.” Woo! This shit is getting personal! One other note of the must-hear greatness that is “Sex, Break, Down!”. It features some pitch-shifted vocals performing select French phrases. Now that’s sexy! Je t’adore, Emi Larraud!

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8. HNTR ALLN, “DTF”

“DTF” // HNTR ALLN // 2024

“Like a little slut / Rough me up / You can tell I’m down to…” On his 2024 debut single, “DTF”, HNTR ALLN (Hunter Allen) comes out swinging. Rather, he comes out sexing… or willing to 😈! There is no hiding in the closet! Allen is bold with his sexuality. After growing up in a conservative, Christian household, he’s broken free from myopic views and restrictions and embraced queerness. “DTF” is sex-positive to the nth degree. The desire and lust are ‘turned TF up’: “Hugging you is like a poppers hit / Chemical the way I want your dick, daddy.” Poppers and dick? That’s so gay 🏳️‍🌈 😈. The lyrics are brutally honest, and that’s the biggest selling point of “DTF.” Backtracking before the poppers and D, “How’s it going? Fuck, you’re crazy hot / Took your shirt off for a dollar off baby.” Ooh-wee! After getting him to show off his banging body, he raises the temperature: “I can tell you’re really into me / Staring at me like a piece of meat eat me / Wanna taste the sugar / Dripping from your dirty tongue.” Fucking hot 🥵 😮‍💨 😈! HNTR paints a vivid portrait that leads to the crème de la crème, admitting, “You can tell I’m down to fuck.” Not only are the lyrics ‘fierce,’ Allen sings them like a champ. He takes a playful approach in this liberating, hyper-sexual banger. His tone is marvelous while his riffs and runs are celestial, even if his mindset is more hellish. The backdrop is ‘fierce’ too. The gay club is alive and well, soundtracked by sharp synths and a dance floor-ready beat. From the beginning of “DTF”, the tone is set and the sluttiness feels damn good. Infectious and naughty, “DTF” is the sugar honey iced tea – the soundtrack to freedom from the ultra-conservative, heteronormative, myopic world.

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9. The-Dream, “Put it Down”

Love vs. Money // The Island Def Jam Music Group // 2009

“You want it from the front or the back, on your side just relax / And let me lay between your legs 🦵.” 😳 😳 😳 … The-Dream (Terius Nash) is adept at sex… at least musically! In the 2000s, Nash delivered some epic contemporary R&B albums and songs. Arguably his best album was Love vs. Money, released in 2009. Among the steamiest songs was the slick, five-minute slow jam, “Put It Down”, produced by Nash and L.O.S. Da Mystro. The sound of “Put It Down” is sexy AF, with ripe synths and a rhythmic beat 💪. Also rhythmic is The-Dream’s melody (incorporating hip-hop flavor), delivered by his gorgeous, potent tenor. He spits ample game that involves the use of his penis 🍆. A prime example:

“I’m all up on you like a monster truck

I’m all up on you like, shawty what’s up

I’m all up on you like a white tee 👕 on a thug

If you can hear me baby put your hands up

And when they ask about me you say

He put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down, put it down.”

Throughout “Put It Down”, including the lyrics excerpted above, it’s clear what The-Dream is getting at. That, of course, is part of the charm.

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10. Alex Warren, “Burning Down”

You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) // Atlantic Recording Corporation // 2024

“It scars forever when / Someone you called a friend / Shows you the truth can be so cold, so cold.” Oh, snap! It doesn’t stop there, folks! “You had every chance to make amends / Instead, you got drunk on bitterness.” Woo! “Burning Down” is the opener from You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), the 2024 album by Gen-Z pop singer and influencer Alex Warren. Warren, Cal Shapiro, Mag Duval, and producer Adam Yaron penned “Burning Down.” It marks Warren’s first single to land on the Billboard Hot 100. Warren shows off expressive, nuanced lead vocals; his tone is beautiful. The supporting musical accompaniment is sweet as well, particularly the groove and rhythmic piano. The verses excerpted above, feature clear and potent songwriting.

The crowning achievement, the section to beat, is the chorus, in all of its grandness:

“Said I’m the one who’s wanted

For all the fires you started

You knew the house was burning down

I had to get out

You led your saints and sinners

And fed ‘em lies for dinner

You knew the house was burning down

And look at you now.”

During the chorus, Warren is supported by background vocals, which amplify. The bridge follows the second chorus, providing separation between the verses and chorus while maintaining the exciting, high-flying nature of the song (“Used to tell me you’d pray for me / You were praying for my downfall”). The ending of “Burning Down” particularly stirring. Alex Warren brings the heat! Notably, there is a version featuring Joe Jonas, who appears in the official music video.

Appears in 🔻:

Alex Warren, Burning Down: Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 3 (2025)

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11. Grant Brett, “Lights Down Low”

Grant Brett // “Lights Down Low” // Dark Dance // 2024

“Turn the lights down low.” Those lyrics speak for themselves. It’s about to go down 😈! “Lights Down Low” is a mere two minutes long. That is enough – a sufficient amount of time – for Grant Brett to titillate. The Portland-based pop artist is bold, fearless, and unapologetic. Sex positivity – you love to see it! “Lights Down Low” features a naughty, sensual-sounding instrumental set in a minor key. The production is sleek but in a chill way – cool energy. Enigmatic from the jump, it’s clear that the thoughts originate from ‘a different head’ – the love below. Brett confirms this early: “See me on the floor / You know what’s in store / So, what you waiting for?” Oh, snap! Hmm, a compromising position… Anyways, he adds, “Touch me more / These other boys are such a bore / I’m your attention whore.” Word. Brett ups the ante. The melody grows rhythmically and lustier, including the unforgettable lyric, “I can tell that you like how I’m shaking my ass.” Peachy 🍑 😮‍💨 🤤! What more does Grant give us, or rather, his love interest? A striptease – a private show 😈. Is it just me or is it getting hot 🥵 in here? Ultimately, “Lights Down Low” is short but utterly sweet – in the naughtiest way possible. It’s another sexy addition to the LGBTQ+ 🏳️‍🌈 catalog.

Appears in 🔻:

Grant Brett, Lights Down Low: Midnight Heat 🕛 🔥 47 (2024)

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12. Men At Work, “Down Under”

Business As Usual // CBS Inc. // 1981

“‘Do you come from a land down under? / Where women glow and men plunder,’” Colin Hay sings in the chorus of “Down Under” from the perspective of a ‘strange lady.’ He continues singing, “Can’t you hear, can’t you hear the thunder? / You better run, you better take cover.” Hay is part of the Grammy-winning Australian band Men At Work. Men At Work struck gold, rather, platinum in 1981 with the release of their multiplatinum 1981 debut album, Business As Usual. “Down Under” is the third track from the LP. Hay and Ron Strykert composed the song while Peter McIan produced it. “Down Under” ended up being one of four top 10 hits by the band. It was the second of two number-one hits, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks in 1983. Besides its success on the pop charts, “Down Under” was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2001.

The chorus is one of the biggest selling points of “Down Under.” That’s not the only ear-catching section. The verses are intriguing too. The Australian slang keeps things engaging, finding Colin Hay, and his playful lead vocals, mentioning hippies, a Volkswagen Bus, and weed in the first verse. The second verse is as entertaining if not more than the first:

“Buyin’ bread from a man in Brussels

He was six-foot-four and full of muscle

I said, ‘Do you speak-a my language?’

He just smiled and gave me a Vegemite sandwich

And he said.”

The chorus is slightly different, coming from the Brussels man’s perspective, but still alluring. An instrumental break precedes the third and final verse (“Are you trying to tempt me / Because I come from the land of plenty”). The chorus follows, repeated multiple times. Beyond the lyrics, the musical accompaniment is sweet. “Down Under” features an infectious groove. The flute part is ‘distinctive.’ Notably, the flute riff earned the band a copyright infringement lawsuit, which they lost. Simply put, you can’t mess around or lift from a classic children’s song (“Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree”). Ultimately, “Down Under” is a rocking, surefire, and timeless winner from Men At Work, and the 1980s rock catalog.

Appears in 🔻:

Men At Work, Down Under: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 6 (2025)

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13. Al Jarreau, “Boogie Down”

Al Jarreau // Jarreau // Warner // 1983

“I can be what I want to / And all I need is to / Get my boogie down.” Word! “Boogie Down” appears as the second track on Jarreau, the 1983, platinum album by versatile, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Al Jarreau. Stylistically, Jarreau encompassed jazz, R&B, and pop music, winning Grammys in each category. Jarreau earned eight entries on the Billboard Hot 100, including three top-40 hits. While “Mornin’”, the opening track from Jarreau earned one of the top-40 spots, “Boogie Down” was more modest, peaking at no. 77 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was written by Jarreau alongside Michael Omartian. Jay Graydon produced this groovy, jazzy, R&B record.

“I got my certain and my sure ‘nough on

And I’m puttin’ on my really for real

You face that curtain with your best stuff on

You are the winner and you’re gonna feel.”

Al Jarreau sounds epic on “Boogie Down,” PERIOD. Backed by a colorful instrumental including a rhythm section and exuberant horns, Jarreau packs a mean punch. The synthesizer provides ample inspiration. Even as he ‘packs a mean punch,’ he never over-sings, sounding as if he barely breaks a sweat. His cool energy and marvelous tone are everything. Also, the scatting is awesome too! It doesn’t hurt that “Boogie Down” sounds incredibly sunny, with no gloom or pessimism to be found. “Come and strut your stuff but leave enough,” he sings, continuing, “For the nearest boogie and truest boogie-woogie.” Woo! Another selling point on the gem that is “Boogie Down”? The melodies are tuneful to the nth degree. Its modest chart success doesn’t do this Al Jarreau gem justice.

Appears in 🔻:

Al Jarreau, Boogie Down: Throwback Vibez 🕶️🎶 33 (2024)

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