Isley Brothers, The - So You Wanna Stay Down Lyrics






So you wanna stay down you refuse to be happy, yeah
You wanna go back on your word 'cause it just got turned around
Oh keep on dreamin' hey baby
Nevertheless you can still be safe and sound

You wanna stay down you refuse to be happy
Oh, you wanna go back to yourfriends on the other side
But keep on dreamin' hey baby

Just remember that I love you
And I wouldn't have it any other way
Get a little stronger in your spirit
And all of your fears will go away

So you wanna stay down you refuse to be happy, yeah
To them you look roped and tied but you're still runnin' fast and free
Oh keep on dreamin' hey baby
Your motivation in somethin' hard to see

You wanna stay down you refuse to be happy
Well, whatever happens to you I know that you're one of a kind
Just keep on dreamin' hey baby

Sometimes you find disappointment, but never forget what you truly believe
People see you crawlin' but you're gettin' closer
Now ask yourself can you get off your knees





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  1. D.... K....

    The head song

  2. M.... ....

    This was the hot! Just turn around! Man I love swing dance off this jam. Needed to be longer. Turn around!!!

  3. S.... 1....

    SUCH A GREAT LITTLE SONG.THAT BASS IS UNEARTHLY.I LOVE YOU ISLEYS,YOURE IN MY BLOOD.

  4. M.... G....

    I AM A 1976 BABY JUST LIKE THIS ALBUM BY THE ISLEY BROTHERS!

  5. M.... G....

    ISLEY BROTHERS 1976 !

  6. V.... F....

    One my favorites.

  7. V.... B....

    UNDER RATED TUNE!

  8. L.... M....

    2.26 when that bass really kicks in and Ronny's vocals it another level.

  9. S.... 1....

    THE BASS IS AWESOME

  10. K.... E....

    You refuse to be happy
    Keep on dreaming
    You wanna stay down
    Just remember that I love
    I wouldn't have it any other way......

  11. M.... ....

    This song is so BEAUTIFULLY BRILLANT!!

  12. E.... B....

    This was the best cut on this album.. Stay Down!!!

    E.... B....

    So true Eric bell. My favorite Isley brothers cut of all time. 😎

  13. M.... E....

    I really appreciate inspirational songs, with a positive message.

  14. T.... S....

    Love this!!

  15. J.... H....

    Simple song musically , powerful message in the lyrics .

  16. L.... H....

    This was my cut back in the day!!!!!!!

  17. R.... F....

    This one should have been a single... Music is soooo tight!!!! Classic Isley Brothers!!!

    R.... F....

    Ronald Fields uh...wasn’t it?

  18. j.... h....

    love the arrangement ,almost orchestral, so good ,so so good

    j.... h....

    Really good bro

  19. P.... C....

    YOU WANNA STAY DOWN ****!

  20. k.... h....

    " you refuse to be happy , yeah" proud 2 be a child of the "70s .

  21. m.... b....

    THIS WAS THE COLDEST CUT ON THE HARVEST FOR THE WORLD ALBUM. IT WAS JUST TOO DAMN SHORT.

    m.... b....

    stand out track ,guitar intro almost orchestral ,still a favourite 40 years later for me

    m.... b....

    michael blackston yeah - back then their songs had a part 1&2

    m.... b....

    used to feel a bit cheated with part 2,s ,this one though would have had no complaints

    m.... b....

    michael blackston The hand 👏🏿 👏🏿are everything!!!!

    m.... b....

    Too short but awesome song my favorite Isley brothers cut of all time

  22. S.... P....

    Oh, okay. I love the Isley Brothers, especially when there were 6 of them altogether. It is sad that Vernon, O'Kelley, and Marvin are sadly gone.

  23. V.... G....

    Definitely a favorite song for me. Awesome

  24. T.... H....

    Meme RIPD

  25. S.... P....

    This is the first time that I heard of this song. That was some good music and Ronald Isley is still going.

    S.... P....

    +Shonda Price It's from side 2 of their 1976 'Harvest for the World' album.

    S.... P....

    Shonda Price show you right!

  26. G.... H....

    Ron's vamp at the end is so full of REAL!!! Awesome!!

  27. G.... H....

    this song was 10 minutes too short!! lol

  28. l.... ....

    That's great Gbrown4x4 !!!! For me it came out the year of my birth... :-D
    They've done so much great songs but it's clear that this one is really special... always listening to " why when love is gone " & " may i " too... on top !!!

  29. g.... ....

    WOW.... This brings back good memories. That album came out my Sr yr n high school. Hadnt heard it almost since then. Back then u could listen the the WHOLE album !!!! EVERY dong was good but this one wasnt a single !!!!!!!!

  30. M.... ....

    1-29-11. Definitely one of their very best tracks. Anyone thinking otherwise must have an ear wax build up)

  31. l.... ....

    pleasure is for me, that's one of my favorite too...

    l.... ....

    Mine, too!

  32. J.... ....

    This song describes a lady friend of mine, but even before her, it was one of best that the Isley's kicked out. This cut sizzles-Ronald cuts through like a knife with the lead vocals. Classic Isley Bros.Somebody here knows good music.Peace.

  33. S.... ....

    Thank you, limu013, for posting my favorite Isley Brothers song!!

  34. F.... ....

    I love this song!!!

  35. F.... ....

    I love this song!!

  36. l.... ....

    Hi bluaf1,
    you know, i post the songs that really touchin me, " who love's you better " don't love this track... we all have different taste, preferences...
    What's your favorite song of the isley bros ??

  37. l.... ....

    the pleasure is for me :D
    i'm in love with this song !!!
    tx for your com

  38. s.... ....

    Excellent jam! Could have been a Top 10 hit back in '76. Thanx for posting!