Flashlight
George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic Lyrics
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Now, I lay me down to sleep
Ooh, I just can't find a beat
Flash light (ohh, I will never dance!)
Flash light
Flash light
Flash light
Oh, it's no use!
Flash light
Red light
Neon light
Ooh, stop light
Now I lay me down to sleep
I guess I'll go count the sheep
Oh, but I will never dance
(oh, don't make me do it)
(Dance, sucker! ooh ha ha!)
(oww! Get him!)
Most of all he needs the funk (shine it)
Help him find the funk (ha, funk it!)
Most of all he needs the funk
Help him find the funk (get him)
Most of all he needs the funk (I know we can get him)
Help him find the funk (ho!)
Most of all he needs the funk (ha, don't!)
Help him find the funk (I know you will! Dance, sucker!)
Most of all he needs the funk (Shine the spotlight on him!)
Help him find the funk (Oh funk me!)
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da (Dance, Nose! You know you on my funk street
Oh, funk me!
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da (get on down, Nose! I like it! Dance, then!
Flash light
Flash light (oh ho ho!)
Spot light
Neon light (neon light)
Street light (street light)
Oh ho, ha ha!
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Shinin' on the funk
Shinin' on the funk
Most of all he need the funk
Help him find the funk
Most of all he need the funk (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da)
Help him find the funk
Help him find the funk
Help him find the funk
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Oh
Flash light (flash light, flash light)
Flash light (flash light, flash light)
Flash light (oh, flash light)
Flash light (oh, flash light)
Spot light (spot light)
Neon light (ooooh, neon light)
Flash light (ooh, flash light ho!)
Stop light (stop light)
Now I lay me down to sleep
I guess I'll go count the sheep
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da (oh)
Shake your funk (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da)
Shake your funk (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da)
Shake your rump (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da) (ho!)
I think I found the funk
Flash light (flash light)
Day light (day light)
Spot light (spot light)
Red light (ohhh, hooo, red light!)
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
The opening lines of "Flash Light" by George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic speak of restlessness when trying to sleep, due to an inability to find the rhythm. The song is about finding the "funk", a certain element of groove and soul that permeates music and makes people want to dance. The main chorus repeats "Flash light" several times, perhaps referring to the light that shines on musicians during a performance. The second verse ends with the voice of someone urging the singer to dance, while the powerful basslines intensify the overall drive of the song. The lyrics suggest that all individuals have a little bit of funk within themselves and should be encouraged to let it shine.
Line by Line Meaning
Flash Light
The focus of the song is on the flashing light, which represents the groove that the band is trying to find.
Now, I lay me down to sleep
The singer is getting ready to give up on finding the beat and is about to fall asleep.
Ooh, I just can't find a beat
The singer is struggling to hear the beat of the music and can't seem to find it.
Flash light (ohh, I will never dance!)
The artist is frustrated that they can't find the beat and refuses to dance until they do.
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
This line represents the sound of the music and emphasizes the groove that the band is trying to find.
Oh, it's no use!
The singer is giving up on trying to find the beat because they believe it's hopeless.
Red light
The red light represents a stop or pause in the music where the band is trying to find the groove again.
Neon light
The neon light represents the vibrant and exciting energy of the music.
Ooh, stop light
The artist is frustrated by the stop light that is preventing the music from flowing smoothly.
I guess I'll go count the sheep
The artist is so frustrated by their inability to find the groove that they may as well give up and go to sleep.
Most of all he needs the funk (shine it)
The band is determined to find and focus on the funk, which is the heart and soul of the music.
Help him find the funk (ha, funk it!)
The band is calling for everyone to help them find the funk and groove with the music.
Shine the spotlight on him!
The band is requesting that the spotlight be shone on whoever has found the funk and is leading the way with the groove.
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
This line is a call to action for everyone to find their inner shine and groove with the music.
Under the sun
This line reinforces the idea that everyone has their own light within them that can shine and groove with the music.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Bernard Worrell, George Jr Clinton, William Earl Collins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@therage3904
I want this played at my Funeral.
So it can be a Funkeral
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I don't want no sad music at my funeral either
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