Soul Man
F.U.N.K. Lyrics
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Good loving, I got a truck load
And when you get it, you got something
Don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man (come on!)
And that ain't all
Got what I got the hard way
And I make it better, each and every day
So honey, said don't you fret
'Cause you ain't seen nothing yet
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man, oh
I was brought up on a side street, yes mam
I learned how to love before I could eat
I was educated at woodstock
When I start loving, oh I can't stop
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man (yeah!)
I'm a soul man
Just grab the rope and I'll pull you in
Give you hope and be your only boyfriend
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah!)
I'm talking about a soul man
I'm a soul man
(And you're a) soul man
Soul man (oh lord)
Soul man
(I'm a) soul man
(And you're a) soul man
(And you're a) soul man
The opening lines of the song ‘Soul Man’ by F.U.N.K. paint a picture of a journey to deliver something special - good loving. The singer is on a dusty road and he has a truckload of love to offer. He tells the listener not to worry because he is coming, ready to deliver his unique brand of love.
The chorus of the song declares the singer’s identity as a ‘soul man’. This is not only a label - it is a declaration of his soulfulness. He emphasizes that he is not just any man, but specifically a soul man, and this identity is important. The second verse emphasizes that his soulfulness was not gained without effort. He had to work hard to get what he got - love - and he continues to work hard to make it better every day. He assures his partner that there's more to come and they should not fret, as she hasn't seen anything yet. The bridge of the song emphasizes that the singer is a product of his upbringing - he learned how to love before he could eat. He was educated at Woodstock and he loves passionately, which is emphasized by his inability to stop loving.
The song's lyrics celebrate the soulful qualities of the singer and the importance of love. The focus on his identity as a soul man and the hard work he puts in to make his love better every day emphasizes the importance of soulfulness in love. The song's upbeat melody and rhythm add to its celebratory nature, underscoring the joy that the singer feels in being a soul man.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming to you on a dusty road
I might seem rough around the edges, but I'm on my way to you with love.
Good loving, I got a truck load
I have a lot of love to give and I'm ready to share it with you.
And when you get it, you got something
My love is valuable and you'll be lucky to have it.
Don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
Don't stress about love, I'm here to give it to you.
I'm a soul man
I'm a man with a whole lot of soul and love to give.
Got what I got the hard way
I've had to work hard for what I have, including my love and soul.
And I make it better, each and every day
I strive to constantly improve myself and my love for you.
So honey, said don't you fret
Don't worry, my love will always be here for you.
'Cause you ain't seen nothing yet
Just wait until you experience the full extent of my love.
I was brought up on a side street, yes mam
I come from humble beginnings, but that hasn't stopped me from having a lot of love to give.
I learned how to love before I could eat
Love has always been a priority for me, even before basic necessities like food.
I was educated at woodstock
I gained a lot of wisdom and understanding about love and the world around me at the Woodstock festival.
When I start loving, oh I can't stop
My love is endless and all-consuming once it's given to someone.
Just grab the rope and I'll pull you in
All you have to do is take my hand and I'll show you the love you deserve.
Give you hope and be your only boyfriend
I'll give you hope for the future and be the only one you need in your life.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah!)
I'm enthusiastic and passionate about the love I have to offer.
I'm talking about a soul man
I'm proud to be a man with a lot of soul and love to give.
(And you're a) soul man
You're a man with a lot of soul and love too.
Soul man (oh lord)
We're both men with a deep and passionate love to share.
(I'm a) soul man
I'm a man who embodies love and soul.
(And you're a) soul man
You also embody love and soul.
(And you're a) soul man
We both have a lot of love and soul to offer, which is something special.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIA DEAN PARKER, RANDLE CATRON, BOOKER T. JR. JONES
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@axucaroso
This is my 'end of the heist, walkaway into the sunset, with the money, the girl, and my integrity' song!
@ptuffgong8504
Very nice. This was my "1970's police car chase".
@brunswick1ful
That's funny man.
@mikeking8912
that KILLS, Barron: "NAIL'Dit'.
@cowan6969123
Walking away from the doctors with viagra
@nohabloemojislosiento4930
Can you pull off a heist with integrity?
@crymarco2684
that trumpet....the bass...the drums....and the guitar my goodness....i'm diggin it man
@Odin_Limaye
It's a trombone.
@jessejace
@@Odin_Limaye *valve trombone
@bigcity2085
It's a horn....and I concur. Been diggin' this for a while. That is some fast drummin'....and I know some drummers.