Give Up the Funk
George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars Lyrics
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Give out but don't you give up
Give out but don't you give up
When I'm feelin' down
Your love is a pick-me-up
And what comes around went that way
And when I'm not feeling up to par
Giving me the strength
Giving it all I have to give
Giving me the strength
Giving me the strength
Just one kiss
I get the strength to carry on
Your smile makes it all worthwhile
Just one kiss
I get the strength to carry on
When I'm feeling down
Your love is a pick-me-up
And what comes around went that way
Give out, but don't give up
Give out, but don't give up
Just one kiss
Well now, you give me this load
And I can't take it
Just one kiss
I get the strength to carry on
Your kiss
Give me the strength to carry on
Your smile makes it all worthwhile
The lyrics to George Clinton & the P-Funk All Stars's song Give Up the Funk are a message of hope and encouragement to keep going, even when things get tough. The phrase "give out but don't you give up" is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of not giving up even when we may feel like we have nothing left to give. The song speaks to the power of love and how it can give us the strength we need to carry on when things are difficult. The lyrics also talk about the importance of having someone by our side who can lift us up when we're feeling down.
The song also touches on the idea of karma and how what goes around comes around. It suggests that even when things aren't going our way, we should still be generous and giving towards others, because eventually, that kindness will come back to us. The repetition of the phrase "what comes around went that way" serves as a reminder to keep pushing forward and not let negative experiences bring us down.
Overall, Give Up the Funk is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to keep going, no matter what life throws at us. It reminds us to lean on the people we love and to approach challenges with a positive outlook.
Line by Line Meaning
Give out but don't give up
Expend your energy and effort, but don't lose hope or give in to defeat
When I'm feelin' down
During times of sadness or despair
Your love is a pick-me-up
Your affection has the power to improve my mood
And what comes around went that way
What goes around comes back around
And when I'm not feeling up to par
During times when I'm not feeling my best or performing to my fullest potential
You come along, and there you are
You appear and offer your support and encouragement
Giving me the strength
Providing me with the power and fortitude to overcome difficulties
Giving it all I have to give
Investing all of my energy and effort
Just one kiss
A single kiss from you can have a powerful effect on me
I get the strength to carry on
I am empowered to continue despite hardships or obstacles
Your smile makes it all worthwhile
The joy and happiness I feel when I see your smile makes everything worthwhile
Well now, you give me this load
You've given me a burden or responsibility to carry
And I can't take it
It's difficult or overwhelming for me
Give me the strength to carry on
Provide me with the power and fortitude to push forward
Your kiss
Your affectionate gesture or act
Give me the strength to carry on
Provide me with the power and fortitude to push forward
Your smile makes it all worthwhile
The joy and happiness I feel when I see your smile makes everything worthwhile
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEORGE CLINTON, BOBBY GILLESPIE, ANDREW INNES, ROBERT YOUNG
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Growing Love
2023 and I am still listening to this! I am 27 and now I make my own music with P-Funk and G-Funk as the influence
Selections From a Music Historian
This is beyond a description... the essence of FUNK. For every concert I saw when the Mothership dropped, I can only say - no one else did what George did on stage. God bless him and his crew; and my deepest sympathies for the loss of Bernie Worrell, Robert 'P-Nut' Johnson and Walter 'Junie' Morrison over the past year.
FUNKYDADDYPERRY Marrs
You got it!
tcat18
Went to many concerts back then. They were the BEST!! Still dancing to them on my kitchen floor, at age 63.
DoctorCheryl, Historian
this might seem counterintuitive, but I listened to SO MUCH P-Funk/George Clinton while writing my doctoral thesis in Early Modern Scottish history - while in Scotland no less that I should give credit to the band... They helped me stay loose. Love them so much. Really wish I could see them live before I pop off.
matthew thomson
I seen them live supported rhcp. They were better then rhcp. I was stoned so that prob swayed my judgement haha
teresa osborne
You may also be a Doctor of P-funk Now. Thing is I'm going through something now and also turned to P-Funk. Hoping it will help me relax as I face the challenge.
Michelle Jones
I agree DoctorCheryl. I saw them a number of times when I was younger. I lived down the road from Bush Stadium in Indianapolis IN, USA. I wish that I could have seen them live during this period ( circa 1999). They didnβt put on a show, they gave you a unforgettable EXPERIENCE β€οΈπΆπΌ
Erik Uszynski
If you were listening to to this to help you get through, I know you were also listening to average white band!!
G M
I had so much fun at these concerts. 62 and still gotta have that funk!