Reach for It
George Duke Lyrics


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whooo
Into some funk
Dance

y'all must quit the set?
cuz when the ship hits your hip
better not try to fight it
'cuz the rip is strong and mighty
when the potion hits your notion
and you start that rollarmotion
it'll make you slip
it'll make you dip
and cause a tingling in your hipbone




or won't you sing it baby
play it on bobby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Duke's "Reach for It" is all about surrendering to the rhythm of funk music and letting it take over your body. The opening line "whooo" sets the tone for what's to come - a funky, groovy experience. The lines "y'all must quit the set? cuz when the ship hits your hip, better not try to fight it" suggest that once the music hits you, there's no turning back. You have to let the music take control and move your body. The lyrics also mention the "potion" that hits your "notion," which may refer to the intoxicating effect of the music. The lines "it'll make you slip, it'll make you dip, and cause a tingling in your hipbone" further emphasize the physical effect of the music. The lyrics urge the listener to "sing it baby" and "play it on bobby," which is a call to action to fully embrace the funk music and let it take over.


Line by Line Meaning

whooo
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm


Into some funk
Getting into a groove filled with lively and soulful music


Dance
An invitation to move the body rhythmically to the music


Y'all must quit the set?
Are you willing to give up your inhibitions and join in the party?


Cuz when the ship hits your hip
When the music's infectious rhythm takes hold of your body


Better not try to fight it
Resisting the music's pull will only be futile, so give in to it


'Cuz the rip is strong and mighty
The energy of the music is powerful and unstoppable


When the potion hits your notion
When the music's vibe gets to your mind


And you start that rollarmotion
When your body begins moving to the beat


It'll make you slip
The music will cause you to let loose and lose control


It'll make you dip
Your body will instinctively sway to the rhythm


And cause a tingling in your hipbone
The rhythm of the music will create a pleasurable sensation in your body


Or won't you sing it baby
Won't you let the music move you and express yourself with it?


Play it on bobby
Let the music play and groove to its soulful sound




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BYRON LEE MILLER, CHARLES JOHNSON, GEORGE DUKE, LEON NDUGU CHANCLER

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Adam Stout - NOAA Federal

If this song doesn't put a glide in your stride and a smile on your face you have a hole in your soul! RIP Mr. Duke.

David B

Indeed.

Violet Bizzell

One of the"best" concerts​ I ever seen. George Duke, Rachel Farrell, Jonathan Butler and Kurk Wahlum. One phenomenal night under the stars that I will never forget. RIP George Duke....

Douglas Knoll

TAKE ME To THE BRIDGE..!!
RIP GEORGE DUKE. and Frank too...!!

Joyce Priest

Dammit Man!!! This song will never go out of style.

owiz9212

Nevah, evah!!

Was so funny that people thought this was Bootsy when it first came out.

Jennifer Fields

WOW I don't Boostie Collins made this this the jam

Felicia Rose

Lol....I was at a carwash listening at reach for it, this young guy said what's that old skool you playing...

Felicia Rose

Old skool funk, the fonk sho will make you stank

James Ferrell

Ain't that right !

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