It's a New Day
ジェームス・ブラウン & The J.B.'s Lyrics
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Fellas, things done got too far gone
We gotta let the girls know what they gotta do for us
It's done got to be a drag, man, a man can't do nothin' no more
It's really a drag
You got to do somethin'
Can I tell 'em?
Girl, let me tell you what you got to do
T.C.B. so mellow, 'til nobody can get through
When he asks you do you love him, smilin' and kiss his cheek
Walk away and twist your hip, make sure you keep him weak
Don't let nobody take care your business better than you do
Do what he wants, give what he wants, respect will come to you
And than you can hold your man, you can hold your man
You can hold your man, you can hold, hey
Never get so confident so it's nothin' you want to know
Because that's the time you lose your thing, and then you got to blow
You know what we got [Incomprehensible] 1.05
Use your thing so carefully and don't be a total loss
Sister, when you love your man, be careful how you tell him that
He will put you back in a corner, and use you like a Sunday hat
You can hold your man, you can hold your man
You can hold your man, you can hold, hey
Hit it
Good God, get it
Hit me now
Good God
Never get too confident so it's nothin' you want to know
Because that's the time you lose your thing, then you got to blow
You know I got what it takes to be the untold boss
You gotta use it carefully and you can't be a total
Hit me now
Good God, hit it
Yeah
Good God
Fellas
Can I get some help?
Can I get some help?
Let me have some help
Can I get a witness?
Said I need a witness?
Said I need a witness?
I, I, I, I need a witness
Can I get a witness?
I want a witness over there
Can I get a witness?
I want a witness over here
I'm a witness right here
I'm a witness over there
Is a witness over there?
I'm a witness right here
Wait a minute
Girl, let me tell you what you got to do
T.C.B. so mellow, and nobody can get through
And when he asks you do you love him, smile and kiss his cheek
Good God
Walk away and twist your hip, make sure you keep him weak
Ah, make sure You keep him weak, good God sure You keep him
Ain't it funky now? Good God
Ain't it funky now? Hey
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
One more
Don't good God
Don't let nobody take care your business better than you do
Do what he wants, give what he wants, respect will come to you
Ain't it funky now?
Can I get some help?
Let me have some help
Than clap your hands
Then clap your hands
Build it up a little higher
Build it up a little higher
A little bit higher now
Build it up a little higher
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Yeah
Believe I'll scream
Can I scream, brother?
Can I scream, brother?
Brother, can I scream now?
Can I scream, brother?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Gotta scream
Good God, gotta scream, now
I gotta scream, now
I gotta scream, now
They wanna hold the man
They need to hold the man
They need to satisfy the man
They need to hold the man
They got to hold the man
Ain't it funky now?
Good God, ain't it funky now?
Hey, yeah, yeah
Can I get some help?
I gotta have some help
I wanna get some help
Wanna get some help
I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
yeah, now
Good God
Can I, can I, can I, can I, can I, can I, yeah
Never get so confident, so it's nothin' you want to know
Because that's the time you lose your thing, and then you got to blow
You know you got what it takes to be the untold boss
You gotta use it carefully, you can't be a total loss
So girls, look here
Sister, when you tell your love your man
Careful how you tell him that
He'll take you for granted and use you for a Sunday hat
Come on
Can I get some help?
Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
A witness over there?
A witness over there?
A witness, witness
Witness, witness
Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
Can?
Can I get a witness?
Hey yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Ah, ah, can I get a witness?
Ah, Lord, ah, ah
Brother, do you know what I'm talkin' about?
Brother, do you understand it now?
Bobby Byrd, you know what I'm talkin' about?
Can I get a witness?
Hey Bobby, do you know what I'm talkin' about?
Brother, they'll do you wrong
The song "It's a New Day" by James Brown and The J.B.'s is a funk song that talks about female empowerment and how women must take care of their own business and keep their men weak. The song starts with Brown stating that something has gone too far, and he needs to let girls know what they need to do for them so that men can do something again. Brown advises women to TCB (taking care of business) smoothly so no one can get through, smile when their man asks if they love him, walk away and twist their hips to keep him weak. Brown advises women to take care of their own business, do what their men want, give what they want, and respect will come to them.
The song advises women to use their thing carefully and not to be a total loss. Brown cautions women never to be too confident because it is when one can lose everything they have. The lyrics denounce a man's ability to take back a woman's power and use them like Sunday hats, advising women to be careful how they tell their man they love him. In the end, Brown calls for a witness, implying the need for others to understand and see women's empowerment.
Overall, "It's a New Day" is a call for women to be autonomous and self-sufficient. It is a song that acknowledges the need for women to take control of their lives and relationships while enjoying their femininity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready
We're about to get started
Fellas, things done got too far gone
We (men) are not getting the attention we deserve from women
We gotta let the girls know what they gotta do for us
We need to instruct women on how to please us
It's done got to be a drag, man, a man can't do nothin' no more
It's frustrating because men are not being satisfied
It's really a drag
It's incredibly frustrating
You got to do somethin'
Women need to take action
Can I tell 'em?
Can I give them instructions?
Let me on
Let me give them instructions
Girl, let me tell you what you got to do
Women, here's what you need to do
T.C.B. so mellow, 'til nobody can get through
Be smooth and confident, don't let anyone disrupt you
When he asks you do you love him, smilin' and kiss his cheek
When he asks if you love him, smile and give him a kiss on the cheek
Walk away and twist your hip, make sure you keep him weak
Walk away and sway your hips, leaving him wanting more
Don't let nobody take care your business better than you do
Take care of yourself, don't rely on others to do it better than you
Do what he wants, give what he wants, respect will come to you
Give your man what he wants, and he will respect you for it
And than you can hold your man, you can hold your man
And then you will be able to keep your man
Never get so confident so it's nothin' you want to know
Don't get too comfortable or complacent
Because that's the time you lose your thing, and then you got to blow
That's when you start to lose control of the situation and have to start over
You know what we got [Incomprehensible]
We've got something special
Use your thing so carefully and don't be a total loss
Use your assets wisely, don't waste them
Sister, when you love your man, be careful how you tell him that
Be mindful of how you express your love to your man
He will put you back in a corner, and use you like a Sunday hat
He will take advantage of you and treat you like an object if you're not careful
Hit it
Let's go
Good God, get it
Let's do this
Good God
Wow
Clap your hands
Let's get some rhythm going
Build it up a little higher
Let's increase the intensity
Believe I'll scream
I'm going to shout
Can I scream, brother?
Can I shout along?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yes, absolutely
Gotta scream
We need to be loud
They wanna hold the man
Women want to keep their man
They need to hold the man
Women want to maintain their relationship
They need to satisfy the man
Women need to ensure their man is happy
Good God, ain't it funky now?
This is so exciting
I wanna get some help
I need some assistance
Can I, can I, can I, can I, can I, can I, yeah
Yes, please let me join in
Brother, they'll do you wrong
They will mistreat you, brother
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN
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Weo Talks
Hands down the GREATEST SHOWMAN OF OUR TIME, I SAW HIM AT HIS PEAK, MIND BLOWING, JAW DROPPING, SHOWSTOPPING, NOBODY EVER WANTED TO FOLLOW, ASK MICK JAGGER...RIP BROWN, YOU were the BEST.
Donnatella Star
I was at this concert... <3 I have not nor will I ever recover... Thank you Mr. Brown <3
Marcsxx
Wow 🔥
CARLTON J. SMITH
Good people it is great to see these clips but I must tell you...I only wish you all could have been there to witness the staggering power of these shows. No lip synch, no auto tune, no fifty dancers...just Mr. Brown and a heart full of SOUL.
Brigitte Philippron
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Apollo Memories!!!
PaulDA2000
This is a perfect example of how his concerts should sound when recorded. This is so much better than the mix on a revolution of the mind, or any of his other live officially release concerts. This is exactly how a live concert should sound, exactly as it sounds when you're there.
William Parker
Paul, you know what you're talking about. I'm glad you're one to tell the TRUTH!
Tyrone Price
James Brown the great performer.
Chandler Dukes
I’ll be happy when they release a full DVD of this material just laying around and a remixed version of this Revolution of the Mind album with full bass.