Flash
H.P. Bongkeef Lyrics

Flash Light
The light is symbolic for the spotlight or attention, and this song is about the need for funk music to be in the spotlight.

Now, I lay me down to sleep
The singer is trying to rest, but is distracted by the lack of funk music.

Ooh, I just can't find a beat
The singer is unable to find the rhythm or vibe that they are looking for.

Flash light (oh, I will never dance)
The artist is resisting the call to dance and enjoy the funk music.

Flash light
Reinforcement of the importance of the spotlight or attention to the funk music.

Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Nonsensical sounds used for emphasis and rhythm.

Oh, it's no use
The singer is feeling defeated in their search for the perfect beat or groove.

Red light
In addition to the previous colors of light mentioned, the red light is also symbolic for failing to achieve the desired sound or outcome.

Neon light
Another type of light that symbolizes the importance of the spotlight to the funk music.

Ooh, stop light
The artist is feeling frustrated with the obstacles they are facing in getting the funk music to be recognized and enjoyed.

I guess I'll go count the sheep
The singer is giving up on their search for the perfect groove and is going to try to get some sleep instead.

Oh, don't make me do it
The artist is still resistant to dancing or enjoying the funk music.

(Dance, sucker, ooh ha ha)
Someone is trying to convince the singer to dance and enjoy the funk music, which they refer to as 'sucker' to show its appeal.

(Oww, get him)
Encouragement for the singer to join in and dance to the music.

Most of all he needs the funk (shine it)
The singer believes that the most important thing is to have funk music, which they want to shine and be recognized by others.

Help him find the funk (ha, funk it)
Encouragement for everyone to help find the perfect beat and groove for the funk music.

I know we can get him
The artist is confident that they will be able to find the perfect groove and get others to enjoy the funk music.

Ha, don't
The singer is stubbornly resisting the call to dance or enjoy the funk music.

(I know you will, dance, sucker)
Someone is still trying to convince the singer to dance, calling them 'sucker' to appeal to their sense of coolness.

(shine the spotlight on him)
More emphasis on the need to draw attention to the funk music and give it the recognition it deserves.

(oh funk me)
The artist is finally getting into the groove and feeling the funk, enjoying the music.

Nose, you know you on my funk street
A slang term for being on the same wavelength or enjoying the same type of music, in this case funk music.

Shake your funk
Encouragement to dance and let loose in the rhythm of the funk music.

I think I found the funk
The artist believes they have finally found the perfect groove and sound for the funk music.

Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Metaphor for everyone having a unique talent or something special about them, which the singer is trying to showcase through the funk music.

Under the sun
Reinforcement of the metaphor; everyone has something special that they can share with the world.