Collier's style fuses elements of jazz, a cappella, groove, folk, funk, pop, electronic music, classical music, gospel, soul and improvisation, and often features extreme use of reharmonisation. In 2014, Collier signed to Quincy Jones' management company and began working on his one-man, audio-visual live performance vehicle, designed and built at MIT in Boston.
On 1 July 2016, Collier released his debut album, In My Room, which was entirely self-recorded, arranged, performed and produced in his home in London. In February 2017, Collier was awarded two Grammys for his arrangements of "Flintstones" and "You And I", both from the album.
In My Bones
Jacob Collier Lyrics
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There's a funky feelin' in my bones, in my bones
In my bones I got that funky feelin'
And I don't wanna feel it on my own, on my own
What-a-do
There's a constant tappin' in my toes, in my toes
Got to tell you somethin', I don't know, I don't know
What-a-do
If there's a thing you wanna get right
Then now's the time to get that funky feelin' right
If there's a thing you wanna get right
Then get the boogie in your bones all through the night
There's a pressin' question on your lips, on your hips
On your lips you got some kind of question
Like you got somethin' to say, ha, ha, ha
It's a question I could answer with some, with some kiss
What-a-do
There's a kind of magic in your smile, in your smile
In your smile, I found some kind of magic
Kinda think I wanna stay a while, stay a while
What-a-do
If there's a thing (if there's a thing)
You wanna get right (you wanna get right)
Then now's the time to get that funky feelin' right
If there's a thing (if there's a thing)
You wanna get right (you wanna get right)
Then get the boogie in your bones all through the night
(Boogie, boogie, play, boy)
Now I got this feelin' in my
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in my
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in my bones
I been obsessin' 'bout the present ever since a adolescent
Down the edge of Queen and Crescent and you got me incandescent
'Cause now you got me guessin' if it's me you love or Djesse
Do you wanna make me crazy or what?
And you don't know nothin' of my struggle, you think I'm in a bubble
And I ain't got nothin' to say, I ain't got nothin' to say
No way, not today, so come again another day
I'm speakin' Spanish, English, Mandarin
Little French for the bougie hoes in mansions
Reach in, gotta fish for the compliments
Missin' is a whole lot of baggage
Messin' with me is tragic
You a whole fan bandwagon
Black girl, black girl magic
Hey, hey, hey, what's happenin'?
I'd never expect you to realize you're free
That the powers that be are just the powers you see around you
Only as powerful as the truth you've told
Every span of concentration in the idea cultivation
Every adding decoration to the shores of deprivation, whoa
I'd never expect you to realize you're free
That the powers that be are just the powers you see around you
Only as powerful as the truth you've told
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in my
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out
Use it up, wear it out
Use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in
Now I got this feelin'
Now I got this funky feelin' in my
Bones
The song "In My Bones" is a funky, soulful track that describes the feeling of a romantic connection. The first verse describes a physical sensation - a funky feeling in the bones that is accompanied by a constant tapping in the toes. The singer doesn't want to feel this sensation on their own and invites their romantic interest to engage in the "boogie" and get their funky feeling right.
The second verse shifts to an emotional connection, with the singer acknowledging that there is a pressing question on their partner's lips and hips. The singer sees some kind of magic in their partner's smile and wants to stay a while. The chorus repeats the idea that if there's something you want to get right (presumably a romantic connection), the time is now to get that funky feeling right.
The bridge shifts to a rap verse by Tank from Tank and The Bangas, and plays with language and ideas of personal freedom. Kimbra jumps back in to repeat the ideas of the chorus before the song closes out with a repetition of the phrase "now I got this funky feelin' in my bones."
Overall, the song captures the physical and emotional sensations of a romantic connection and the urge to get that connection just right.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a funky feelin' in my bones, in my bones
I have a strong sensation of funkyness that I am experiencing deep inside myself
In my bones I got that funky feelin'
I am feeling funky in my bones
And I don't wanna feel it on my own, on my own
I want to share this feeling with someone else and not just experience it alone
There's a constant tappin' in my toes, in my toes
I cannot help but tap my toes constantly as I feel this funky sensation
In my toes I get this tappin' feelin'
The tappy sensation that I am feeling is located specifically in my toes
Got to tell you somethin', I don't know, I don't know
I have an urge to express something to someone, but I am not sure what it is yet
If there's a thing you wanna get right
If there is something that you want to achieve or accomplish successfully
Then now's the time to get that funky feelin' right
You should take this moment to fully embrace and experience this funky feeling
There's a pressin' question on your lips, on your hips
You are holding onto an important question that you want to ask, perhaps related to love or desire
On your lips you got some kind of question
You have a question that is important and you want it to be answered
Like you got somethin' to say, ha, ha, ha
You seem to be hiding or holding back something that you want to express or reveal
It's a question I could answer with some, with some kiss
I have an idea that I could answer your question with a kiss or physical expression of affection
There's a kind of magic in your smile, in your smile
Your smile has a certain power or essence that is enchanting or captivating
In your smile, I found some kind of magic
The feeling that I am experiencing in response to your smile is magical or extraordinary
Kinda think I wanna stay a while, stay a while
I feel drawn to spending more time with you and enjoying this feeling together
Now I got this feelin' in my
I am currently experiencing a particular feeling
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
I want you to be the source of my excitement, my infatuation, and my desires
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
I want you to experience my physical and emotional reactions through your touch or presence
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
This is the perfect opportunity to fully indulge in this funky feeling together
So use it up, wear it out, oh
Let's fully embrace and utilize this feeling while we have it
I been obsessin' 'bout the present ever since a adolescent
I have been fixating on the present moment since I was a young adult
Down the edge of Queen and Crescent and you got me incandescent
You have sparked a strong and intense emotion within me
'Cause now you got me guessin' if it's me you love or Djesse
I am uncertain whether you truly love me or are simply attracted to my musical persona, Djesse
Do you wanna make me crazy or what?
Are you intentionally trying to make me go insane or am I just overthinking things?
And you don't know nothin' of my struggle, you think I'm in a bubble
You are unaware of the difficulties that I have faced and believe that I live in a separate, privileged world
And I ain't got nothin' to say, I ain't got nothin' to say
I am currently uninterested or unavailable to engage in conversation
No way, not today, so come again another day
I am not willing or able to discuss this matter further, so please approach me at a different time
I'm speakin' Spanish, English, Mandarin
I am fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, and Mandarin
Little French for the bougie hoes in mansions
I know a bit of French, which can impress or appeal to the wealthy and cultured individuals who live in mansions
Reach in, gotta fish for the compliments
I am attempting to elicit praise or compliments from others
Missin' is a whole lot of baggage
I am currently lacking or missing a significant amount of emotional baggage, suggesting that I am relatively carefree or unburdened
Messin' with me is tragic
The consequences of provoking, irritating, or offending me can be very serious or negative
You a whole fan bandwagon
You are a part of a large group of individuals who are devoted supporters or followers of something, such as me or my music
Black girl, black girl magic
I am proud of my ethnicity and cultural identity as a black woman and believe that I possess a special or unique form of magic
I'd never expect you to realize you're free
I do not think that you are aware of the level of freedom and power that you possess
That the powers that be are just the powers you see around you
The people or entities that you perceive as powerful are only as powerful as you allow them to be
Only as powerful as the truth you've told
The extent of their power is limited by the truth that you have spoken or revealed
Every span of concentration in the idea cultivation
Every moment of focused effort that is put towards developing an idea or concept
Every adding decoration to the shores of deprivation, whoa
Every small detail or embellishment that is added to a seemingly desolate or barren place
Now I got this funky feelin' in my bones
I am currently experiencing a vibrant and energetic feeling deep within my being
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jacob Collier, Kimbra Johnson, Tarriona Ball
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1: Jacob Collier]
There’s a funky feeling in my bones, in my bones
In my bones, I got some funky feeling
I don’t want to feel it on my own, on my own
What-a-do
[Verse 2: Jacob Collier]
There’s a constant tapping in my toes, in my toes
In my toes, I get this tapping feeling
I got to tell you something I don’t know, I don’t know
What-a-do
[Pre-Chorus: Jacob Collier]
If there’s a thing you wanna get right
Then now’s the time to get that funky feeling right
If there’s a thing you wanna get right
Then get the boogie in your bones all through the night
Play it, boy!
[Chorus: Jacob Collier & Kimbra]
(Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy)
Hoo!
(Get my blush, feel my touch, baby you can see)
[Verse 3: Kimbra with Jacob Collier, Jacob Collier]
There’s a pressing question on your lips, on your hips
On your lips, you got some kind of question
Like you got something to say? Ha-ha-ha!
It’s a question I could answer with some breath
With some kiss, what-a-do
Ba-ba, ba-ba, ba-ba
Woo! (Absolutely)
[Verse 4: Kimbra with Jacob Collier]
There’s a kind of magic in your smile, in your smile
In your smile, I found some kind of magic (Ow!)
Kinda thing I want to stay a while, stay a while
What-a-do
Ba-ba, ba-ba, ba-ba, ba
[Pre-Chorus: Jacob Collier with Kimbra, Kimbra]
If there’s a thing (If there's a thing)
You wanna get right (You wanna get right) (Ow!)
Then now’s the time to get that funky feeling right ('Cause you can feel alright)
If there’s a thing (If there’s a thing)
You wanna get right (You wanna get right)
Then get the boogie in your bones all through the night (Boogie boogie)
Play it, boy!
Now I got this feeling in my
[Chorus: Jacob Collier & Kimbra]
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby you can see
Now’s the time to get that funky feeling on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh!
Now I got this feeling in my
Hoo!
[Chorus: Jacob Collier & Kimbra, Kimbra]
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby you can see
Now’s the time to get that funky feeling on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh!
Now I got this feeling in my bones (Ow!)
[Verse 5: Kimbra]
I been obsessin’ 'bout the present
Ever since I adolescent
Down the edge of queen and crescent
And you got me incandescent
'Cause now you got me guessin’
If it’s me you love or Djesse
Do you wanna make me crazy or what?
Uh-uh-uh
And you don’t know nothing of my struggle
You think I’m in a bubble
And I ain’t got nothing to say
I ain’t got nothing to say
No way, not today
So come again another day
[Verse 6: Tarriona Tank Ball]
I’m speaking Spanish, English, Mandarin
‘Lil french for the bouji hoes in mansions
Reach in gotta fish for the compliments
Missing is a whole lot of baggage
Messing with me is tragic
You a whole fan bandwagon
Black girl black girl magic
Hey hey hey what’s happenin’
[Verse 7: Jacob Collier & Kimbra]
I’d never expect you to realise you’re free
The powers that be are just the powers you see around you
Only as powerful as the truth you’ve told
Every span of concentration in the idea cultivation
Every adding decoration to the shores of deprivation
[Verse 8: Jacob Collier & Kimbra]
I’d never expect you to realise you’re free
The powers that be are just the powers you see around you
Only as powerful as the truth you’ve told
([?])
[Chorus: Jacob Collier & Kimbra]
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby you can see
Now’s the time to get that funky feeling on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh!
Now I got this feeling in my
Hoo!
[Chorus: Jacob Collier & Kimbra]
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby you can see
Now’s the time to get that funky feeling on me
So use it up, wear it out
Use it up, wear it out
Use it up, wear it out, oh!
Now I got this feeling in
Now I got this feeling
Now I got this funky feeling in my bones
Trixie Mñ
There's a funky feelin'
In my bones, in my bones
In my bones, I got that funky feelin'
And I don't wanna feel it
On my own, on my own
What-a-do
There's a constant tappin'
In my toes, in my toes
In my toes, I get this tappin' feelin'
Got to tell you somethin'
I don't know, I don't know
What-a-do
If there's a thing you wanna get right
Then now's the time to get that funky feelin' right
If there's a thing you wanna get right
Then get the boogie in your bones all through the night
There's a pressin' question
On your lips, on your hips
On your lips, you got some kind of question
Like you got somethin' to say, ha! Ha! Ha
It's a question I could answer
With some... with some kiss
What-a-do
There's a kind of magic
In your smile, in your smile
In your smile, I found some kind of magic
Kinda thing I wanna
Stay a while, stay a while
What-a-do
If there's a thing you wanna get right
Then now's the time to get that funky feelin' right
If there's a thing you wanna get right
Then get the boogie in your bones all through the night
Now I got this feelin' in my...
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in my...
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in my bones
I been obsessin' 'bout the present
Ever since I adolescent
Down the edge of queen and crescent
And you got me incandescent
'Cause now you got me guessin'
If it's me you love or Djesse
Do you wanna make me crazy or what?
And you don't know nothin' of my struggle
You think I'm in a bubble
And I ain't got nothin' to say
I ain't got nothin' to say
No way, not today
So come again another day
I'm speakin' Spanish, English, Mandarin
Little French for the bougie hoes in mansions
Reach in, gotta fish for the compliments
Missin' is a whole lot of baggage
Messin' with me is tragic
You a whole fan bandwagon
Black girl, black girl magic
Hey, hey, hey, what's happenin'?
I'd never expect you to realize you're free
That the powers that be are just the powers you see around you
Only as powerful as the truth you've told
Every span of concentration in the idea cultivation
Every adding decoration to the shores of deprivation, whoa
I'd never expect you to realize you're free
That the powers that be are just the powers you see around you
Only as powerful as the truth you've told
No more imitation
Be my inspiration
Find a meditation
Tintinnabulation
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in my...
Be my rush, be my crush, be my fantasy
Get my blush, feel my touch, baby, you can see
Now's the time to get that funky feelin' on me
So use it up, wear it out
Use it up, wear it out
Use it up, wear it out, oh
Now I got this feelin' in...
Now I got this feelin' in...
Now I got this funky feelin' in my...
Bones
EM P
This dude is the only person who literally makes his music videos actually look like the music he produces
Lamar Russell
not really lol
not this
lol jc fans trying act like hes the god like jeez calm down
Ivancho
and David Byrne
KatBireman
@Ariel Rbibo Just about to say XD
Peter Ragni
And mononeon who’s casually featured on bass in this song btw
Ryan Haney
I showed this to my 5 year old. He loved it saying, "I want to be that guy, but I hope those skeletons aren't in my dreams"
John Doe
@Bugboy are you left handed?
John Doe
@SuperDrWhoooLock out of interest are you right or left handed?
vEgan Curry
@Finn McKinlayI like you