In 1986, while under the Sonte's Sunnyview Record label, Connie released her second single "Experience", which along with "Funky Little Beat", "Your Eyes", "I Can't Stop", "Fire In My Heart", "Laughter In The Rain", "I'm In Love With You", and "Rock Me", provided her self-title debut album CONNIE.
The following six years Connie toured the globe, performing with music legends Kool & The Gang, Evelyn Champagne King, Morris Day and fellow Freestyle peers, Expose and Lisa Lisa. In the early 90’s Connie took a step back from the music scene to get married. Before the birth of her daughter in 1996, Connie recorded her second full-length album, NO TEARS, released under the Black Olive Record label.
In 2002 Thump Records released THE BEST OF CONNIE. Containing three versions of Funky Little Beat ( the original and two club-style remix), the BEST OF CD also featured Connie's original version of Rock Me, Experience, and Your Eyes, plus the newly recorded cover tracks Look Out Weekend, How Can We Be Wrong, and When I Hear Music, which had been made popular a decade earlier by fellow "freestylers".
By the mid 1990's the self-proclaimed "FOREVER FUNKY" one itched to get back into the studio and with a new production team, Black House Productions; Connie released LET'S PARTY in 2006. Revealing a fierce Latin twist and new "funky beat style" LET’s PARTY is an English/Spanish crossover with a Reggaeton, Cumbia, Merengue, and R&B beat. That year also saw the release of the MP3 download compilation THE BEST OF ( FUNKY LITTLE BEAT) featuring digitally remastered original songs on Amazon.com.
Funky Little Beat, regarded as one of the defining songs of the freestyle era, still holds its own in today inspiring Canadian singer, Kim Esty to cover the catchy tune, while Connie’s other popular hit - ROCK ME - is reaching a new younger audience as the soundtrack to the NIKE commercial filmed at the Berrics.
Connie currently resides in South Florida with her husband, daughter, and family dog and continues to perform in both public and private concerts, throughout the U.S. and abroad. You can follow Connie on Facebook, Myspace and her personal website, http://www.conniemusic.com/
Funky Little Beat
Connie Lyrics
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Seems like we both belong together
You rock my body like no one did
Full force and lots of care
Breath to the rhythm as I stared at the way you move
Lots of class as you stomp and grind
I like that move, boy you got that groove
This funky beat
(Funky little beat) just you and me
(Funky little beat)
Rockin' in the streets to this funky beat
(That beat)
(Funky little beat) this funky beat
(Funky little beat) just you and me
(Funky little beat)
Rockin' in the streets
Rockin' in the streets
Two o'clock, the party's still going and
All my friends, they're ready to go
Ohh you turn around, oh I smile at you
That's when you shy down
Forget is what you want to do
I'm gonna let it, you know obviously
What I want to do to me
Why can't you see? It's so easy
You and me just rockin' with that beat (that beat)
(Funky little beat) this funky beat
(Funky little beat) just you and me
(Funky little beat) rockin' in the streets
Rockin' with that funky beat (that beat)
(Funky little beat)
(Funky little beat)
That funky beat (funky little beat)
Rockin' in the streets
Rockin' in the streets
Two o'clock, the party's still going and
All my friends, they're ready to go
You turn around, oh I smile at you
That's when you shy down
I give you all these clues
And you still don't know what to do
And you still don't know what to do
Rockin' in the streets to this funky beat (that beat, that beat)
(Funky little beat)
(Funky little beat)
That funky beat (funky little beat)
Rockin' in the streets
Rockin' in the streets
The lyrics to Connie's song Funky Little Beat describe the experience of being at a party and feeling a connection with someone on the dancefloor. The singer expresses wanting to get to know their dance partner better because they feel like they belong together. The partner's movements and rhythm are described as captivating, with the singer enjoying the way they stomp and grind. Despite giving the partner clues, they seem unable to reciprocate the singer's interest, causing frustration.
The lyrics are upbeat and energetic, matching the funky beat of the song. It's clear that the singer is enjoying themselves at the party and is drawn to the partner's dancing. The repeated "funky little beat" chorus emphasizes the infectious groove of the music and the fun atmosphere of the party. Overall, the song uses a catchy beat and relatable lyrics to capture the feeling of attraction and excitement that can come from dancing with someone at a party.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to get to know you better
I have a desire to become familiar with you on a deeper level
Seems like we both belong together
It appears that we are both well-suited to be together
You rock my body like no one did
You make my body move in a way that no one else has before
Full force and lots of care
You put your all into it and take great care in your actions towards me
Breath to the rhythm as I stared at the way you move
I breathe in time with the beat as I watch the way you dance
Lots of class as you stomp and grind
You move with elegance and style as you dance energetically
I like that move, boy you got that groove
I appreciate that particular dance move, and you have a great sense of rhythm
Rockin' in the streets to this funky beat
We are dancing in the streets to this funky music
(Funky little beat) just you and me
It's just the two of us, enjoying this funky music
(Funky little beat)
This music has a particular type of funkiness to it
Rockin' in the streets to this funky beat (that beat)
We are dancing in the streets to this particular funky rhythm
(Funky little beat) this funky beat
This music has a unique and funky rhythm
(Funky little beat) just you and me
It's just the two of us, enjoying this particular type of funky music
Two o'clock, the party's still going and
It's already 2am, but the party is still in full swing
All my friends, they're ready to go
My friends are all prepared to leave the party
Ohh you turn around, oh I smile at you
You turn around, and I smile at the sight of you
That's when you shy down
But you become shy or embarrassed
Forget is what you want to do
You want to forget about something or ignore it
I'm gonna let it, you know obviously
I'm going to let you know how I feel, it should be clear
What I want to do to me
What I desire that we should do together
Why can't you see? It's so easy
It's simple, why can't you understand?
You and me just rockin' with that beat (that beat)
We are dancing together to that particular beat
Rockin' with that funky beat (that beat)
We are dancing together to that particular, funky rhythm
I give you all these clues
I provide you with many hints or indications
And you still don't know what to do
But you are still uncertain or undecided
Rockin' in the streets to this funky beat (that beat, that beat)
We are still dancing in the streets to this particular, infectious rhythm
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Amos Larkins, Inez J Stone
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