Formed in New York City in 1970, the Fatback Band was the concept of Bill Curtis, an experienced session drummer, inspired to merge the "fatback" jazz beat of New Orleans into a funk band. In addition to Curtis, the band's initial line-up included guitarist Johnny King, bassist Johnny Flippin, trumpet player George Williams, saxophonist Earl Shelton, flautist George Adams, and keyboardist Gerry Thomas. The band specialized in playing "street funk". The group also later included conga player Wayne Woolford, vocalists Jayne and Gerry, Deborah Cooper saxophonist Fred Demerey, guitarist Louis Wright and George Victory.
Gotta Get My Hands On Some
Fatback Band Lyrics
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Got it keep money come I need some cash
Hey come on got it get it!
You know I need some money
Got it keep money come I need some cash
Hey come on got it get it!
Money, oh honey (oh yeah)
(Gotta get my hands on some)
Money, oh honey (ooh honey)
I Gotta get my hands on some
I ain′t get no job get you my money
My fews among behind
Got stage to steps a hand on mine
Cause among everything all time
I got gettin', get the money
You know I need it
Need the money
Can it diggin′
Saying Money, money
Money (money!) oh honey
I gotta get my hands on some
(You know I need for the fews we like to do)
Money, oh honey (yeah, yeah)
I gotta get my hands on some
(Gotta get my hands on some)
Money oh honey
I gotta get my hands on some
(You know I need for the fews we like to do)
Money, oh honey
Give me money, honey
I Gotta get my hands on some
More part of me to make all fun
Can't evening the same all time
But I don't keep the hold on sang
I got to give it steak on mine
You know I need I got heavy
You know I need got you heavy
The money, the money
The money sayin′, the money
Until the Break
(You know I need for the fews we like to do)
Money oh honey
(You know I need for the fews we like to do)
Money, Oh honey
Money, money
Money, money money
Money, money
Money Money, money
Gimme some baby ooh
Ooaah ooaah ooaah yeah yeah
Money, money, money got hand on some
Money... mooneey
Gotta get my hands on some
Money!
Money!
I′m sixty four feel of all
Settin seems of all deegrees
Got of all cheeps I can never work
But ain't got no money
Money money
Money money money
Money, money
Money Money money
Never heard in mind
Never heard in mind
Yeaahh
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah gimme money honey
Many makes go work around yeah
Gimme money
Let the money
Gimme money
Money baby yeah yeah yeah
You know I need the money gotta keep many cash, hey
Come on got it get
You know I need the money gotta keep many cash hey
Come on got it get
You know I need the money gotta keep many cash hey
Come on got it get
The Fatback Band’s “Gotta Get My Hands On Some” expresses a desire for money and asserts that the singer needs it to survive. The repeated chorus lyrics of “Money, oh honey, gotta get my hands on some” emphasize the urgency for the necessity of having money and the impact it has on the singer's life. The singer claims that although they do not have a job, they need money to continue to live their lifestyle, declaring that they “got to give it steak on mine” and cannot keep “holding on sang”.
The verses describe the struggles that come with not having enough money. The lyrics, “My fews among behind / Got stage to steps a hand on mine / Cause among everything all time / I got gettin’, get the money” express the desperation of having to work hard to obtain money. The repetition of “Money, money” at the end of each verse emphasizes the central idea of the song that money is needed and desired.
The repetition of the lyrics throughout the song emphasizes the importance of money in the lives of the singer and their community. The song conveys the message that money plays a vital role in achieving one's goals and living a comfortable life. It is clear that the song resonates with the struggle of many people who are trying to survive in a world where money is essential.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I need some money
I am in need of money and I want to earn some
Got it keep money come I need some cash
I must persistently earn money as I require cash
Hey come on got it get it!
I am eager to obtain money and I urge myself to do so
Money, oh honey (oh yeah)
Money excites me and is highly desirable (expressed as a term of endearment)
Gotta get my hands on some
I am determined to acquire money
I ain′t get no job get you my money
I will not earn money through traditional employment, I must find alternative means
My fews among behind
My finances are currently lacking
Got stage to steps a hand on mine
I must take action to earn money and not rely on outside assistance
Cause among everything all time
Despite all circumstances, earning money is a constant need
I got gettin', get the money
I must work hard to earn money
You know I need it
I require money for my livelihood and happiness
Need the money
Money is an absolute necessity for me
Can it diggin′
I must work hard and persistently to obtain money
Saying Money, money
I am emphasizing the importance of earning money
Give me money, honey
I am asking for money in a playful and affectionate way
More part of me to make all fun
Earning money is an important part of my life and allows me to have fun
Can't evening the same all time
It is not always possible to earn money in the same way consistently
But I don't keep the hold on sang
I must not become complacent and must always strive to earn money
I got to give it steak on mine
I must work hard and put in effort to earn money
You know I need I got heavy
I am emphasizing the strong need I have to earn money
You know I need got you heavy
I strongly need to earn money and am expressing this emphatically
The money, the money
Money is important and necessary
The money sayin′, the money
I am emphasizing the importance of earning money
Money oh honey
Money is highly desirable and important (expressed as a term of endearment)
Give me money, honey
I am asking for money in a playful and affectionate way
Until the Break
I will continue to work hard to earn money until I reach my goal
I′m sixty four feel of all
Despite my age, I still strongly feel the need to earn money
Settin seems of all deegrees
I am determined to succeed in earning money
Got of all cheeps I can never work
There are limited opportunities for me to earn money through traditional employment
But ain't got no money
Despite my strong desire to earn money, I am currently lacking it
Never heard in mind
It has never crossed my mind to stop pursuing money
Gimme some baby ooh
I am asking for money in a playful and affectionate way
Many makes go work around yeah
There are many opportunities to earn money and I must take advantage of them
Let the money
I emphasize the importance of earning money
Money baby yeah yeah yeah
Money is highly desirable and important
You know I need the money gotta keep many cash, hey
I must earn and keep money to fulfill my needs and desires
Come on got it get
I am urging myself to take action and earn money
Writer(s): Thomas Gerald Elliot, Curtis Bill
Contributed by Leo W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@brendenlainer3744
I can remember driving down the streets of Los Santos with this blasting
@ChaosLegendsGaming
Brother I still do
@jazmine9641
Im 26 and my friends look at me like I’m crazy🤣 I’m not the one missing out!🔥🥵
@brianwashington2228
Keep on doing you!! My daughter is the same age as you, and she tells me that her friends look at her if she's from another planet... When she was a little Baby Girl she would dance and giggle to it... When this song came out back in the summer of 1979 I was 10 years old when you hear any music from the 70's to about the mid 80's it made you feel a certain kind of way. Moving to the Beat, and up Tempo Lic of the Song....as I got in my teenage years and 20's we sample the shit out of this kid of music.... It's TimeLess.... Check out a group call (Mass Production) and the song is called (Fire🔥 Cracker).... and other group Call (KC and The Sunshine Band) I think you will like it!!....God Bless.
@originalman01
Grew up listening to 70's Hendrix etc...
Wonder what I would be like growing up in the 70's..
Real recognize real even if I'm solo groove😎🔊
@pac9005
They missing out this a good classic
@jazmine9641
@@brianwashington2228 Yes! I also listen to those groups! Thanks for the suggestion! HOLY GHOST by BarKays is also my jam🔥🔥
@caneidavis4284
You ain't never lied.
@french.toastman
Who here from 1980?
@Nina513
My mom bought a Funk CD from a barbershop back in the ‘90s and this song was on it. It’s lived rent free in my head ever since then. 🔥🔥🔥