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"Getting Down the Germs" is a solo track by Gerard Way, released as a single on October 26, 2018. The song was written in collaboration with Ray Toro.[1] Flutist Sara Andon and producer Doug McKean are also listed as collaborators.[2][3]

"Getting Down the Germs"
Single by Gerard Way
Released	November 15, 2018
Genre	Indie rock
Length	4:51
Label	Reprise
Songwriter(s)	Gerard Way Ray Toro Doug McKean Sara Andon
Producer(s)	Gerard Way Doug McKean Ray Toro
Gerard Way singles chronology
"Baby You're a Haunted House" (2018) "Getting Down the Germs" (2018) "Dasher" (2018)

Background

In a statement Way said, “I had really been wanting a song that featured the flute prominently for quite some time. It sits in there perfectly, like it was made to pay the song a visit. The whole song reminds me of wiggling squiggling wormy germs. It’s a very calm affair that shows a peek into where I may be heading musically.”[4][5]

In an interview Way explained, "‘Getting Down The Germs’ means getting down, or swallowing the harder things in life. But in a positive way — taking the bad with the good. I find it interesting how a phrase can mean a whole other thing in the context of a song."[6]

Critical reception

Graham Hartman of Loudwire stated the song was a "stripped-down, feel-good song reminiscent of ’60s psychedelic music and new school indie rock."[7] Billboard released a review on Friday stating Way "stays true to his punk rock roots", while giving the listener tastes of "the great rock-music flute solos of the '60s and '70s".[8]

Music video

The lyric video, directed by Claire Marie Vogel, was released on November 15, 2018. It shows puppets fashioned as germs dancing to the song.[4][9]

Personnel

• Gerard Way – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar
• Matt Gorney – bass guitar
• Ian Fowles – lead guitar
• James Dewees – keyboards
• Tom Rasulo – drums, percussion
• Sara Andon – flute

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