Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
James Brown & The Famous Flames Lyrics
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He ain't too hip, about that new breed babe
He ain't no drag
Papa's got a brand new bag
Come here mama, and dig this crazy scene
He's not too fancy, but his line is pretty clean
He ain't no drag
It's the Jerk
He's doing the Fly
Don't play him cheap 'cause you know he ain't shy
He's doing the Monkey, the Mashed Potatoes
Jump back Jack, See you later alligator
Come here sister
Papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip now
But I can dig that new breed babe
He ain't no drag
He's got a brand new bag
Oh papa, He's doing the Jerk
Papa, he's doing the Jerk
He's doing the twist, just like this
He's doing the Fly every day and every night
The thing's, like the Boomerang
Hey, come on
Hey hey, come on
Hey hey, said you uptight, out of sight
Come on, see what you know
Come on, see what you know
In Papa's Got a Brand New Bag, James Brown wants everyone to know that he has a new, fresh sound. He uses the phrase "brand new bag" as a metaphor for his innovative style. He tells his listeners to gather around him and witness his new approach to music. He is proud of his catchiness and upbeat sound, and he is getting ready to show off his new style to the world.
The lyrics also showcase different dances in the African American community at the time, particularly The Jerk, The Fly, The Monkey, and The Mashed Potatoes. Brown emphasizes the importance of these dances and how they contribute to the African American culture. It was more than just dancing - it was a way to express oneself and to build a community around music and dance.
Overall, James Brown's Papa's Got a Brand New Bag is a message to his fans about his new approach to music and his pride in his African American culture. It is an invitation to everyone to see his new, innovative sound and to join in the dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here sister, Papa's in the swing
Come here and listen, Papa is feeling good and grooving to the music
He ain't too hip, about that new breed babe
Papa isn't familiar with the new style of music, but he still enjoys it
He ain't no drag
He is not boring, he's lively and lively
Papa's got a brand new bag
Papa has a new way of doing things, and he's enjoying it a lot
Come here mama, and dig this crazy scene
Listen, Mama, and enjoy the lively and thrilling atmosphere
He's not too fancy, but his line is pretty clean
He's not trying too hard to be cool, but his moves are sharp and precise
He ain't no drag
He is not boring, he's lively and lively
Papa's got a brand new bag
Papa has a new way of doing things, and he's enjoying it a lot
It's the Jerk
The dance style is called the Jerk
He's doing the Fly
He's also doing the Fly dance
Don't play him cheap 'cause you know he ain't shy
Don't underestimate him because he's confident and outgoing
He's doing the Monkey, the Mashed Potatoes
In addition to the Jerk and Fly, he's also doing the Monkey and Mashed Potatoes dances
Jump back Jack, See you later alligator
He's showing off his moves and saying goodbye in a fun way
Oh papa, He's doing the Jerk
Papa is really into the Jerk dance
Papa, he's doing the Jerk
Papa is still doing the Jerk dance
He's doing the twist, just like this
He's also doing the Twist dance
He's doing the Fly every day and every night
He's always dancing and having a good time
The thing's, like the Boomerang
Dancing is like a Boomerang - it comes back around and is always fun
Hey, come on
Let's keep the party going and dance together
Hey hey, come on
Let's go, let's go!
Hey hey, said you uptight, out of sight
Even if you're feeling uptight or nervous, it's still a great time
Come on, see what you know
Come dance and show us what you've got
Come on, see what you know
Come dance and show us what you've got
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Brown
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@michaelasher2417
Come here sister, Papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip, about that new breed babe
He ain't no drag
Papa's got a brand new bag
Come here mama, and dig this crazy scene
He's not too fancy, but his line is pretty clean
He ain't no drag
Papa's got a brand new bag
He's doing the Jerk
He's doing the Fly
Don't play him cheap 'cause you know he ain't shy
He's doing the Monkey, the Mashed Potatoes
Jump back Jack, See you later alligator
Come here sister
Papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip now
But I can dig that new breed babe
He ain't no drag
He's got a brand new bag
Oh papa! He's doing the Jerk
Papa, he's doing the Jerk
He's doing the twist, just like this
He's doing the Fly every day and every night
The thing's, like the Boomerang
Hey, come on
Hey! Hey, come on
Hey! Hey, he's put tight, out of sight
Come on. Hey! Hey!
@anthonycochran7129
Who's listening in 24?
@lolachurchill7798
❤❤❤💃💃💃
@cathywilliams5826
Me oldies never go old that’s the jam
@WhyAmIHereBru
This is really high quality for 11 years.
@constancelevy6785
May God bless the great James Brown! The dancers are SUBLIME!
@yogirlisha3327
Is it just me, or everytime u hear this song, you just end up feeling motivated
@husseinmohamed1777
All of us
@itguy8900
Damn right
@heybitches9531
I mostly feel like I traveled back in time and I ended up on a 70s disco party or smthn
@mojowerking
Chadwick Boseman portrayed JB just perfectly in the biopic Get On Up. I could watch that on repeat. RIP CB and JB. You will always be missed.