He was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey, and currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida. In Plainfield, he ran a barber salon, where he straightened hair, and soon formed a doo wop group, inspired by Frankie Lymon & the Teenagers, called The Parliaments. Despite initial commercial failures, The Parliaments eventually found success under the names Parliament and Funkadelic in the seventies (see also P-Funk). This article focuses on Clinton's solo efforts after 1981.
Beginning in the early 1980's, Clinton recorded several nominal "solo" albums, although all of these records featured contributions from P-Funk's core musicians. The primary reason for recording under his own name was legal difficulties, due to the complex copyright and trademark issues surrounding the name "Parliament" (primarily) and Polygram's purchase of his former label (as part of Parliament), Casablanca Records. In 1982, Clinton signed to Capitol Records as a solo artist and as the P-Funk All-Stars, releasing Computer Games that same year. "Loopzilla" hit the Top 20 R&B charts, followed by "Atomic Dog," which reached #1 R&B, but peaked at #101 on the pop chart. In the next four years, Clinton released three more studio albums (You Shouldn't-Nuf Bit Fish, Some of My Best Jokes Are Friends and R&B Skeletons in the Closet) as well as a live album, Mothership Connection (Live from the Summit, Houston, Texas) and charting three singles in the R&B Top 30, "Nubian Nut," "Last Dance," and "Do Fries Go with that Shake." This period of Clinton's career was marred by multiple legal problems (resulting in financial difficulties) due to complex royalty and copyright issues. In 1985 he was recruited by the Red Hot Chili Peppers to produce their album Freaky Styley, because the bandmembers were huge fans of George Clinton and Funk in general. Though Clinton's popularity had waned by the mid 1980s, he experienced something of a resurgence in the early 1990s, as many rappers cited him as an influence and began sampling his songs. Alongside James Brown, George Clinton is considered to be one of the most sampled musicians ever.
In 1989, Clinton released The Cinderella Theory on Paisley Park, Prince's record label. This was followed by Hey Man... Smell my Finger. Clinton then signed with Sony 550 and released T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M. (The Awesome Power Of A Fully Operational Mothership) in 1996, having reunited with several old members of Parliament and Funkadelic.
In the 1990s, Clinton appeared in films such as Graffiti Bridge (1990), Good Burger (1997) and PCU (1994). Most recently he appeared as the voice of The Funktipus, the DJ of the Bounce FM station in the 2004 video game, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. Rapper Dr. Dre sampled most of his beats to create his G-Funk music era.
"You're Thinking Right" - the theme song for The Tracey Ullman Show, was written by Clinton.
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This is not the soundtrack composer George S. Clinton who did Mortal Kombat etc.
Come Wit Me
George Clinton Lyrics
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Proverbs, yeah ,yeah, yo
[Chorus 2x: Killah Priest]
Come with me through the thick fog
Past the morgue
Past the projects where the gats go off
Burn through the black widows web with a blowtorch
[Killah Priest]
Yo, enter with caution it's the hood dark and haunted
See those crackheads with dead eyes their souls been torment
Look at the old man throwing up his body organs
Smell a odor in the air cause of dead corpses
Just keep walking keep observing I'll do the talking
This is the hood they don't visit often
This is the war after nuclear war end
And this is your schools old ruins no more babies
Because the law that they passed at the UN
These the blueprints of the world they plan to ban music
Let the camera crew and the news in
They got the right to hear this
This the truest and the realest you'll ever get it
[Chorus 2x]
[Killah Priest]
Come with me up the dark stairwell where dealers dwell
Now ask yourself could this be hell look
See that man with elephant hands
Now take a glance at the skeletons of that tramp and a pimp
Now take a whiff of the blunt smoke guns coke
Young folks that swung dope
This is the year 3 thousand
Flee the housing
Just keep browsing at the ghetto
We call it devil's island
I swear I see the demon smiling
At every child and drug dealing to a slug'll kill him
Yo I feel like the whole worlds lost its base
I'm clapping at the beast by taking the cannon off my waist
Sing along
[Chorus 2x]
[Outro : Killah Priest]
Huh, all day
We never play
Yo it's Priesthood, Priest Stone, High Priest
It's all together you know
Proverbs, you...
The song "Come Wit Me" by George Clinton featuring Killah Priest is a vivid depiction of the haunting reality of life in the hood. The song takes listeners on a journey through the world of poverty, violence, drug addiction, and hopelessness that characterizes inner-city life. Killah Priest's lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to walk with him through the darkness and witness the harsh realities of life in the hood.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for what is to come: "Come with me through the thick fog, past the morgue, past the projects where the gats go off." The singer leads the listener through a world where crackheads with dead eyes beg for drugs, old men vomit up their organs, and the stench of death is ever-present. Killah Priest's lyrics expertly capture the feeling of despair and hopelessness that pervades inner-city life. However, he also suggests that there is hope to be found, encouraging listeners to "keep walking keep observing" in the face of danger and adversity.
Overall, "Come Wit Me" is a powerful commentary on the challenges faced by those living in poverty-stricken urban communities. The lyrics offer a window into a world that is often ignored or dismissed by many, giving voice to those who are too often overlooked.
Line by Line Meaning
Come with me through the thick fog
Join me on a journey through a bleak, uncertain future.
Past the morgue
Through the land of death, and decay.
Past the projects where the gats go off
Beyond violent, desperate communities wracked with gunfire.
Burn through the black widows web with a blowtorch
Escape the traps and snares that try to hold you back, and be bold and resolute.
Enter where there's no air till you find your corpse
Venture into a world that is literally suffocating, and risks your own destruction.
Yo, enter with caution it's the hood dark and haunted
Be mindful of the dangers ahead, where poverty and hardship abound and leave lasting scars.
See those crackheads with dead eyes their souls been torment
Observe the lost souls driven to addiction, and understand the pain and struggle they go through.
Look at the old man throwing up his body organs
Bear witness to those whose health and dignity have been shattered, with no hope of recovery.
Smell a odor in the air cause of dead corpses
It's not just the living who suffer - the stench of death itself hovers over everything.
Just keep walking keep observing I'll do the talking
Stay alert and awake, while I guide you through this harrowing terrain.
This is the hood they don't visit often
This is a place that the rest of society has left behind, and ignored for far too long.
This is the war after nuclear war end
It's as if the apocalypse has already happened, with nothing left but ruin and suffering.
And this is your schools old ruins no more babies
Even the institutions that once offered hope and opportunity have crumbled, and have no future for new generations.
Because the law that they passed at the UN
The powers that be have conspired to create a world that robs us of our culture, freedom, and joy.
These the blueprints of the world they plan to ban music
The elites seek to suppress the expressions of the oppressed, and control the very way we think and feel.
Let the camera crew and the news in
Don't shy away from the harsh realities we face - let them be documented and reported on.
They got the right to hear this
Let the truth be known, no matter how uncomfortable or bleak it may be - it is our right to speak and be heard.
This the truest and the realest you'll ever get it
This is as raw and authentic as it gets, reflecting the brutal realities of our world and the struggle for survival.
Come with me up the dark stairwell where dealers dwell
Take a risk and explore the seedy underbelly of society, where drugs and violence reign supreme.
Now ask yourself could this be hell look
Bear witness to the horrific living conditions that some endure, and question whether this is truly a living hell.
See that man with elephant hands
Observe the physical and psychological deformities that plague those caught up in cycles of addiction and abuse.
Now take a glance at the skeletons of that tramp and a pimp
Reflect on the tragic lives of those who have been discarded and forgotten by society, reduced to nothing but bones on the ground.
Now take a whiff of the blunt smoke guns coke
Inhale the toxic fumes of drugs and weapons, and see how they poison the very air we breathe.
Young folks that swung dope
Recognize the youth who have been seduced and ensnared by addiction, before their lives have truly begun.
This is the year 3 thousand
Imagine a world so dystopian and bleak, that it seems to belong in a distant and alien future.
Flee the housing
Escape the decrepit and impoverished housing developments, often devoid of basic necessities like clean water and safe living conditions.
Just keep browsing at the ghetto
Don't look away from the brutal realities of ghetto life, even if it makes you uncomfortable or disturbed.
We call it devil's island
Understand that for many, poverty-stricken slums can be tantamount to a prison or a death sentence.
I swear I see the demon smiling
Witness the malevolence and corruption that seem to lurk around every corner, and threaten to overwhelm even the strongest spirits.
At every child and drug dealing to a slug'll kill him
Even the most innocent and vulnerable of us are in grave danger, surrounded by drug dealers and homicidal violence.
Yo I feel like the whole worlds lost its base
The fabric of society itself seems to be rapidly unraveling, and falling into chaos and darkness.
I'm clapping at the beast by taking the cannon off my waist
I'm taking a stand against these monstrous forces, and resisting them with all my strength and conviction.
Sing along
Together, let us raise our voices and resist the oppressive forces that would seek to silence us and destroy our humanity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MILES BALGOCHIAN, WALTER REED
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jahari Kavi
COME WITH ME!!! One of my favorite Priest tracks...George Clinton always adding that special touch to hip hop tracks (see Kast, Blackalicious, Pac, etc.)
Crafty Spirit
Killah Priest spits such unique lyrics, they paint images in your head you won't hear on other underground hiphop albums
how-weLL
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
rediculousnicholasvegas 13b
Such a dope one.
Aaron Jacobs
Halleluyah shalawam 👑
WingKing76
Fire!!!!!
Dandy Hair
Humming along with Graditude
Sleep is The Cousin of Death
I never sleep 💎
DaMeech
Come git me