Doing It
$hamrock (ft. B.o.B) Lyrics
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How you feeling, brother
(Feeling good)
You feel good
How you feel, man
(I feel alright)
I don't want no people
To know you're in here
How you feeling, brother
Hey, jam, sure getting down
Lookie here, ha
We're gonna have a
Funky good time
We're gonna have a
Funky good time
We're gonna have a
Funky good time
We're gonna have a
Funky good time
Now, take em up, Fred
We gotta take you higher
All right, gonna do it again
You wanna do it again
We gotta take you higher
Brother (yeah)
Now I want everybody to
Let Fred blow about two chords
(Mumbling) alright
I wanna get that fella
With the little horn over there
Fred, can you take us higher
(Yeah) take us higher
Fred, Fred, Fred
You know what
When I hear a groove like this
It say I got to take you higher
Yeah, baby, yeah, yeah
Like way up wonder
Lookie here
Someone got a groove like this
You know, you know, know
I need the grit, got the grit
Wanna eat, got to get
Need to get, go to grit
Now, Fred, you know
Hey, Fred Thomas, brother
I'm getting ready to
Wave y'all in
Know what, I feel so down
I need to get down
In order for me to get down
I got to get in deep
In order for me to get down
I got to get in deep
Need to get in deep
Down deep, down deep
Get on down
You like these
Think about making the big M
Lookie here, lookie there
You see over there
You better sing one word for us
What we gotta do
We gotta have a
Funky good time, oh, yeah
We gotta have a
Funky good time, oh, yeah
I didn't know you
Were singing, Fred
We gotta have a
Funky good time
We gotta have a
Funky good time
We gotta take you higher
Wait a minute, now
Who you say that was over there
Familiar looking cat
I know I seen him somewhere
Is that Maceo
He's doing everything over there
Maceo, is it who
Maceo, you know like
Maceo, won't you blow
Oh, yeah, Maceo
The lyrics of this song revolve around the idea of having a good time and getting down to a funky groove. The song opens with a conversation or exchange between two individuals, asking how they are feeling and confirming that they feel good. The singer expresses that they don't want anyone to know that the other person is present, suggesting a desire for privacy or secrecy.
The chorus repeats the phrase "We're gonna have a funky good time" multiple times, emphasizing the intention to have a great time. This line is a call to action, inviting listeners to join in on the fun and enjoy themselves.
The lyrics then shift focus to Fred, who is asked to take the audience higher. This can be interpreted as a call for Fred to elevate the energy and excitement of the performance. There is a sense of anticipation and a request for repetition in the line "We gotta do it again, you wanna do it again." This indicates a desire to prolong and intensify the enjoyment of the experience.
The song continues with references to different musicians, particularly Maceo, who is praised for his skills and asked to blow his horn. This adds to the overall atmosphere of celebration and appreciation for musical talent.
Overall, "Doing It" is a song that encourages listeners to have a funky good time, to let loose and enjoy the moment. It celebrates the power of music to elevate spirits and create a sense of joy and unity among those participating in the experience. The lyrics convey a lightheartedness and a desire to fully immerse oneself in the music and the energy it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
How you feeling, brother
Asking about someone's emotional state
Feeling good
Answer indicating a positive emotional state
You feel good
Acknowledging that the person feels good
How you feel, man
Asking about someone's emotional state (again)
I feel alright
Answer indicating an acceptable emotional state
I won't call your name
Choosing not to mention someone's identity
I don't want no people
Explaining the desire for privacy
To know you're in here
Not wanting others to know about someone's presence
Hey, jam, sure getting down
Expressing enjoyment of the music
Lookie here, ha
Attention-grabbing phrase, expressing surprise or intrigue
We're gonna have a Funky good time
Anticipating a fun and enjoyable experience
Now, take em up, Fred
Directing Fred to increase the energy level
We gotta take you higher
Expressing the need to elevate the mood and energy
All right, gonna do it again
Announcing the intention to repeat a previous action
You wanna do it again
Asking if someone wants to repeat a previous action
Brother (yeah)
Addressing someone in a friendly manner
Now I want everybody to Let Fred blow about two chords
Requesting Fred to play a short musical sequence
(Mumbling) alright
Unintelligible utterance, possibly expressing agreement or satisfaction
I wanna get that fella With the little horn over there
Expressing interest in a person playing a small instrument nearby
Fred, can you take us higher
Asking Fred to increase the energy level further
You know what When I hear a groove like this It say I got to take you higher
Personal reflection on the impact of a particular musical rhythm
Yeah, baby, yeah, yeah Like way up wonder
Exclaiming excitement and wonder at the elevated mood
Someone got a groove like this You know, you know, know
Acknowledging the presence of a captivating musical rhythm
I need the grit, got the grit Wanna eat, got to get Need to get, go to grit
Expressing a longing or desire for something
Now, Fred, you know Hey, Fred Thomas, brother I'm getting ready to Wave y'all in
Preparing to involve everyone in the upcoming activity
Know what, I feel so down I need to get down
Expressing a desire to overcome sadness or low spirits
In order for me to get down I got to get in deep
Realizing the need to fully immerse oneself in the experience to feel better
Need to get in deep Down deep, down deep
Reiterating the importance of immersing oneself fully
Get on down You like these Think about making the big M
Encouraging the audience to enjoy and appreciate the music, potentially hinting at making a memorable moment
Lookie here, lookie there You see over there You better sing one word for us What we gotta do
Drawing attention to something or someone and requesting a specific action
We gotta have a Funky good time, oh, yeah
Stating the necessity to experience a fun and enjoyable time
I didn't know you Were singing, Fred
Expressing surprise at discovering Fred's singing talent
Wait a minute, now Who you say that was over there Familiar looking cat I know I seen him somewhere
Asking for clarification about a person's identity that seems familiar
Is that Maceo He's doing everything over there
Identifying a person named Maceo who is actively involved in various activities
Maceo, is it who Maceo, you know like Maceo, won't you blow
Addressing Maceo with excitement and urging him to perform on his instrument
Oh, yeah, Maceo
Expressing enthusiasm and positive affirmation to Maceo
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN
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