Mothership Connection
George Duke Lyrics


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If you hear any noise
It's just me and the boys
Hit me (groovin')
You gotta hit the band

All right, all right, Starchild here
Put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip
And come on up to the Mothership.
Loose Booty, doin' the bump. Hustle on over here.

If you hear any noise,
It's just me and the boys hittin' it.
You gotta hit the band.
Ain't nothing but a party, y'all.
Face it, even your memory banks have forgotten this funk.
Mothership Connection, home of the P.Funk, the Bomb.
If you hear any noise,
It's just me and the boys, hit me
You gotta hit the band.
Doin' it in 3-D.
Let me put on my sunglasses here so I can see what I'm doing.
When you hear seats rumble you will hear your conscience grumble
Hit me
You gotta hit the band
You have overcome, for I am here.

Swing down, sweet chariot
Stop, and let me ride
Doin' it up on the Chocolate Milky Way
What's up CC? Have you forgot me?
Are you hip to Easter Island? The Bermuda Triangle?
Heh heh! Well, all right. Ain't nothing but a party!
Starchild here, Citizens of the Universe
I bring forth to you the Good Time
On the Mothership.
Are you hip?
Sing, fellas!

If you hear any noise
It's just me and the boys
Hit me
You gotta hit the band
Starchild here, doin' it in 3-D.
So good, it's good to me.
Hit the band!

If you hear any noise
It's just me and the boys
Hit me
You gotta hit the band

Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry you home!

If you hear any noise
It's just me and the boys
Hit me
You gotta hit the band
I don't think they hear you!
If you hear any noise
It's just me and the boys
Hit me
You gotta hit the band

Starchild here, citizens of the universe
Gettin' it on, partying on the Mothership.
When Gabriel's horn blows, you'd better be ready to go.

Swing low
Time to move on
Light years in time
Ahead of our time
Free your mind, and come fly
With me
It's hip
On the Mothership
Groovin'





Swing down, sweet chariot
Stop, and let me ride

Overall Meaning

The song "Mothership Connection" by George Duke is a funky and groovy tune that invites people to join in on the party and experience the out-of-this-world fun on the Mothership. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that any noise heard is from Duke and his band as they start playing, and encourages listeners to hit the band by joining in on the party. The song also features Duke's alter ego, Starchild, who invites citizens of the universe to join him and experience the P.Funk and Good Times on the Mothership.


The lyrics continue with Duke talking about the different dance moves people can do on the Mothership, like doing the bump or the hustle. He also references different places like Easter Island and the Bermuda Triangle, asking if listeners are hip to them. The song ends with Duke encouraging listeners to free their minds and fly with him on the Mothership.


Overall, the song is a celebration of funk and encourages people to let loose and have a good time on the Mothership.


Line by Line Meaning

If you hear any noise
Don't worry if you hear a lot of noise, it's just me and the boys enjoying ourselves while we play the funk music.


It's just me and the boys
The source of the noise is me and my bandmates having a great time making music.


Hit me (groovin')
Get ready to groove with the band and feel the funk through the music.


You gotta hit the band
Join us in getting down with the music by listening and dancing to the beat.


All right, all right, Starchild here
Hey everyone, this is Starchild speaking and I'm bringing you some out-of-this-world funk music.


Put a glide in your stride and a dip in your hip
Move to the beat and let the rhythm of the music guide your body as you dance.


And come on up to the Mothership.
Join us on the Mothership where we are creating and sharing the prime funk music.


Loose Booty, doin' the bump. Hustle on over here.
Someone with a fun and loose butt is doing the funky bump dance with style, so everyone should come dance too.


Ain't nothing but a party, y'all.
Just a group of people enjoying themselves to the max at a party while dancing and grooving to some funk tunes.


Face it, even your memory banks have forgotten this funk.
This music is so funky and fresh that not even your memory banks can hold onto it because it's new and innovative.


Mothership Connection, home of the P.Funk, the Bomb.
Here on the Mothership, we are producing the prime funk music which is the bomb and everyone should groove with us.


Doin' it in 3-D.
We are doing the funk in 3-D which means it's much richer and fuller with so many different elements added to make it unique.


Let me put on my sunglasses here so I can see what I'm doing.
These shades help me keep my cool while playing the funky music as they also provide better vision because of the bright lights from the stage.


When you hear seats rumble you will hear your conscience grumble
As soon as you hear the music making your seats and the floor shake, you will know that the music is so good that it will awaken something within you.


You have overcome, for I am here.
Don't worry anymore because I, Starchild, am here playing the music that will guide you to the highest level of fun and vibe.


Swing down, sweet chariot
Please come down and join us to listen and dance to the prime funk music we are creating.


Stop, and let me ride
Take a break and ride with me, letting the music rejuvenate and energize you as we cruise through the Motherhip together.


Doin' it up on the Chocolate Milky Way
We are on a ride through space and the Milky Way, blasting funky tunes as we go and grooving to the cosmic vibe.


What's up CC? Have you forgot me?
Calling out to everyone who hasn't visited the Mothership recently and forgotten about the musical goodness - this is a nudge to get back to the music.


Are you hip to Easter Island? The Bermuda Triangle?
Do you know this funky music is so powerful that it can even take you to different places like Easter Island and Bermuda Triangle?


Heh heh! Well, all right. Ain't nothing but a party!
Join us for having loads of fun dancing and grooving to the prime funk music on the Mothership - it's the ultimate party that can't be missed.


Starchild here, Citizens of the Universe
As Starchild, I invite everyone from all over the universe to come experience the power of the Mothership and its prime funk music.


I bring forth to you the Good Time
Through this music I bring to you, we shall all experience the joy and happiness of music that is as good as this - which is also called the 'Good Time'.


Sing, fellas!
Join me in singing and dancing together to the prime funk music we are creating.


Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry you home!
Let the music take you away and help you forget your worries while we enjoy the ride together through the Mothership.


I don't think they hear you!
I'm not sure if everyone is fully experiencing and grooving to the prime funk music that we are playing, so let's all step it up and dance.


Gettin' it on, partying on the Mothership.
We are here to party and enjoy the prime funk music being played, so let's get on and groove to the beat on the Mothership.


When Gabriel's horn blows, you'd better be ready to go.
When the final call comes, be ready to leave and say goodbye to the party, but until then, let's live and groove to the fullest.


Swing low
Let's all come together and groove to the beat.


Time to move on
It's time to move forward and embrace new experiences and moments of joy and happiness.


Light years in time
The music we are playing is so innovative and fresh that it transcends time and space.


Ahead of our time
We are producing a sound that is well beyond this time period, as the music we are playing is that powerful and forward-looking.


Free your mind, and come fly
Free your mind of any worries or negative thoughts, and come fly with the prime funk music we are playing here on the Mothership.


With me
Join me, Starchild, in dancing and grooving to the prime funk music we are playing on the Mothership.


It's hip
The Prime funk music being played here on the Mothership is super-hip and happening, so join in and feel the vibe.


On the Mothership
We are playing the prime funk music that is setting the mood and getting everyone grooving here on the Mothership.


Groovin'
Get into the groove and feel the vibe of the prime funk music we are playing together here on the Mothership.




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Comments from YouTube:

@Minister1Little

Damn! I'm 61 years old and never heard this version! As my grandchildren would say "This is so dope"! RIP George Duke!!

@nutttt1

Im 65 nd have never heard either

@jtrice6852

Duke & Clarke: Two classically trained musicians cutting loose and givin' up the funk.

@omarabdulalim4862

I met George Duke when I was a teenager at his stepsons graduation my cousin was graduating that same day with his stepson he's a real down-to-earth brother.

@marytheresa1943

RIDIN' ON THE MOTHERSHIP WITH THE TWO GEORGES (DUKE AND CLINTON) AND STANLEY CLARK. GREAT RENDITION OF THIS FUNKIN' CLASSIC (HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!) THESE GUYS REALLY DID THE P-FUNK FAMILY PROUD!!!!!! AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A PARTY, BABY!!!!! RIP GEORGE DUKE. YOU ARE TRULY MISSED.

@Hackshots68

You forgot to mention Mr. Phillip Bailey from the Elements

@roderickmiles5889

Dont forget the cameo by the great Philip Bailey of EWF!๐Ÿ’ฏ

@gregoryhunter753

@@roderickmiles5889 I wasn't paying much attention to Phillip Bailey's cameo appearance. Thanks for pointing that out for me. God Bless and Stay Safe.

@gregoryhunter753

@@Hackshots68 Didn't even notice Mr. Philip Bailey in there. Now I see him. Thanks for pointing that out for me. God Bless and Stay Safe
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@rdcruiser4396

Clinton,Duke,Clarke, Bailey together???ohhhhh๐Ÿคฏ past,present and future ON THE ONEโ˜๏ธ

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