Electric Pygmies
GEORGE CLINTON Lyrics


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Watu wengi
Chakula kingi
Na wengini wanacheza
Muziki
Utaelekea kulifuata
Barabara hilo fu...
Yo ho!
Yo brother
Hey sister
Do y'all really wanna party?
Check, check, check, check, check it out
Party!
Oh!
The natives are restless tonight
The natives are restless tonight
They be partyin' down
All they do all night and day
Is party down
They just like to party down
All they do all night and day
Is party down
All they do all night and day
Is party down
They just like to party down
Hey Curtis
Yo
What up baby boy
Fresh party time. They just like to party down. Ain't nothing but a party
The natives are restless tonight
DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG. DO DANG
DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG
DO DANG
Do you wanna party down. Watu wengi
Chakula kingi
No wengini wanacheza
Muziki
Do you wanna party down
Yo
What up baby boy
Hey Curtis
Fresh party time
Can't tell
Word
Word up
Bust this
Yeah got some of this, some of that
Bud, limo, what up
Bud light
You know, can't tell
Must be fresh party
Word
Then bust the move
Word up
What cha waitin' on
Do you wanna party down. Let's go, let's go, let's go. Do you wanna party down
Do you wanna party down
In the jungle y'all
Do you wanna party down
DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG
DO DANG
DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG. DO DANG DO DANG...
I wanna go
Don't you wanna go
Everybody say, everybody say
Everybody say party
DO DANG DO DANG...
Do you wanna party down...




Do you wanna party...
DO DANG DO DANG...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Clinton's "Electric Pygmies" allude to a wild party in the jungle. The song starts with a description of a large group of people who are well-fed, dancing to music, and partying down. The chorus repeats the phrase "the natives are restless tonight," emphasizing the wild and uninhibited nature of the party. The lyrics also include call and response sections where someone asks if the listeners want to party down, and everyone responds enthusiastically with "DO DANG DO DANG."


The song reflects Clinton's unique and vivid style, which he developed as the leader of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective. Known for mixing funk, soul, and psychedelic music with a surreal sense of humor, Clinton's lyrics often touch on themes like liberation, sexuality, and social commentary. "Electric Pygmies" is a prime example of his unconventional style, celebrating the joy and freedom of partying without any reservations or inhibitions.


Overall, "Electric Pygmies" is a lively and joyful party anthem that encourages listeners to let loose and have a good time without worrying about the consequences. With its upbeat tempo, catchy chorus, and funky rhythm, the song has become a favorite of fans of Clinton's music and funk music in general.


Line by Line Meaning

Watu wengi
There are many people


Chakula kingi
There is a lot of food


Na wengini wanacheza
And others are dancing


Muziki
To the music


Utaelekea kulifuata
You'll follow them


Barabara hilo fu...
On that road, watch out!


Yo ho!
Hey there!


Yo brother
Hey, friend. How's it going?


Hey sister
Hey, friend. How's it going?


Do y'all really wanna party?
Do you all want to go party?


Check, check, check, check, check it out
Listen up, I have something to say


Party!
Let's party!


Oh!
Wow!


The natives are restless tonight
The local people are excited tonight


They be partyin' down
They are partying nonstop


All they do all night and day
They only think about


Is party down
Partying


They just like to party down
They enjoy partying


Hey Curtis
Hey, Curtis


Yo
Hey there


What up baby boy
How's it going, man?


Fresh party time. They just like to party down. Ain't nothing but a party
It's time to party. They love to party and there's nothing else to do


DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG. DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG
This is a rhythm or beat


Do you wanna party down. Watu wengi Chakula kingi No wengini wanacheza Muziki
Do you want to party? There are a lot of people, lots of food, and others are dancing to the music


Hey Curtis
Hey, Curtis


Fresh party time
Time to start the party


Can't tell
Not sure, hard to say


Word
Yes, I understand


Word up
Yes, I understand


Bust this
Listen to this


Yeah got some of this, some of that
There's a variety of things here


Bud, limo, what up Bud light
These are different kinds of drinks


You know, can't tell
Not sure, hard to say


Must be fresh party
The party has just started


What cha waitin' on
What are you waiting for?


Do you wanna party down. Let's go, let's go, let's go. Do you wanna party down
Do you want to go partying? Let's go, let's go!


Do you wanna party down
Do you want to go partying?


In the jungle y'all
We are partying in a wild place


DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG DO DANG. DO DANG DO DANG...
This is the rhythm or beat of the music


I wanna go
I want to go


Don't you wanna go
Don't you want to go?


Everybody say, everybody say
Everyone is saying, everyone is saying


Everybody say party
Everyone is saying 'party'


DO DANG DO DANG...
This is the rhythm or beat of the music


Do you wanna party down...
Do you want to go partying?


Do you wanna party...
Do you want to go partying?


DO DANG DO DANG...
This is the rhythm or beat of the music




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Comments from YouTube:

Jeff Maxwell

Man I remember when this record came out and I was playing it non stop. Hate to burst your bubble Harry, I keep my money in a sack.

Thomas Nighbor

YESSSSS ! ! ! ! !

Hevy G

must be fresh party!

Mike Linneman

My stepdaughter listens to that crap that passes for cultural music give me a fucking break this is the real shit we knew how to party back then......

Mabus Carrington

Muthaland Muzac!

Paul Haythorne

electric Chairs have a song same title,weird

chris edwards

p funk one long strange trip from 1967 to now

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