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What does it mean to "get low" or "drop it down"?
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I'm fifty but I came from Southern Louisiana where the ladies were twerking ages ago...for sure back in 1991.
Getting low refers to squatting low while twerking. If you do not know what twerking is, you can Google plenty of videos including "how to" instructional videos. We are living in the future!
Hah, I do know what twerking is, but I never associated it with this phrase. A follow-up: are you actually touching the ground? What body part is touching the ground?
Yes, they touch the ground. Proper twerking requires a big butt and proper attire. According to some women I knew back then, there's a science to it. Even the underwear selection came into play according to them. The flesh of the ass needs to have travel above and beyond what the hips are doing. So, for lack of better imagery, some VERY skilled women could squat real low and basically dribble their butt cheeks on the ground. I've only seen one person do that live in front of me and everyone was losing their shit. It was incredible. She could make one cheek hit the floor then the other. Left right left right...like dribbling two basketball really fast.
EDIT: I guess I should clarify that the bounce gave the illusion that the cheeks were touching the ground, so as far as I'm concerned they were. From my angle they definitely looked like they were bouncing but they could have been a couple of inches from the ground. I didn't physically check as I was not an idiot with a death wish.
"Excuse me ma'am, please keep doing your cool dance move, I just gotta check something reeeeal quick..."
Pulls out tape measure...
You'd be surprised how many dipshits do stupid things and are subsequently surprised by the immediate consequences of their own actions.
I believe they are referring to what is colloquially known as "dat ass". Also known as "twerking".
Pop a squat, stick your ass out, and shake it
i think a little ol school technotronic makes it slightly more obvious;
Get your booty on the floor, tonight
Make my day
That one I always assumed meant to just get your ass out on the dance floor. Not any specific form of dancing
ahh, yep, i see that now
squatting type dances
Get down and boogie.
I used to ask what "Drop it Like Its Hot" meant, but then I thought about it.
@rice purity test The phrases "get low" and "drop it down" in the context of the lyrics you mentioned typically refer to a dance move where individuals, in this case, women, lower their bodies, often bending at the hips and knees, to bring themselves closer to the ground. It's a common dance move seen in various club and hip-hop dance scenes.
🎶 dip, baby, dip, c'mon c'mon, dip, baby, dip 🎵
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