The first incarnation of Korn was a Funk Metal/Hardcore Punk/Thrash band kn… Read Full Bio ↴The first incarnation of Korn was a Funk Metal/Hardcore Punk/Thrash band known as L.A.P.D. At first L.A.P.D. stood for 'Love and Peace Dude'; however they later changed the name to 'Laughing As People Die' in order to be taken more seriously as a band. The group consisted of James "Munky" Shaffer, Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu, David Silveria and lead singer Richard Morrill, who later left the band, and the remaining members changed their name to Creep, adding guitarist Brian Welch. After adding singer Jonathan Davis (former frontman of Sex Art) in 1993, they began calling themselves Korn, styling their name with a distinctive backwards letter "R".

James Brown
L.A.P.D. Lyrics

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Hey you all look out let a man come in
I got to have fun I'm gonna do my thing
Way over yonder can you dig that mess
The sister standing out there dressed up
In a brand new mini dress
Look hey over there
do you see that boy playing that horn
And dig that soul brother look at him doing the popcorn

Hey everybody I got a brand new start
Hey, hey everybody I got a brand new start
I ain't gonna hurt nobody
I just, I just I just wanna help my heart
Gonna have a ball sure as you're born
Gonna have a ball sure as you're born
I'm gonna dance, dance, dance do the popcorn

Hey look a there hey look a there
Do you see what I see
Everybody doing the popcorn but me
Get back over there with your mini dress
Look out good mama I gotta do my best
Hey over there hey over there look a here
A look a here I got the best band in the land
I just gotta jump back take my stand

I want to ask the fellows don't have no doubt
I just got to lay to lay it right out

Overall Meaning

The song "James Brown" by L.A.P.D. is an enthusiastic celebration of music and dance. The lyrics describe the desire to have fun, enjoy life, and do one's own thing without hurting anyone. The song references a variety of musical styles and influences, including funk, soul, and jazz. The singer invites everyone to join in the fun and dance along to the rhythm of the horn and the "popcorn", a popular dance move at the time.

The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer announcing his intention to have a good time and "do my thing". He notices a woman in a mini dress and a musician playing a horn, both of whom he admires. He encourages everyone to dance and to "dig that mess", a reference to the chaotic and unpredictable nature of live music.

The second verse continues this theme, with the singer expressing his excitement about starting anew and helping his heart. He promises to have a ball and dance the popcorn, a dance move that involves popping one's hips and feet to the beat of the music. He notices that everyone else is doing the popcorn except for him, so he gets back into the groove and starts dancing.

Overall, the song is a celebration of music, dance, and life. The singer encourages everyone to let loose and enjoy themselves, and he himself is a willing participant in the festivities. The references to James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul", are a nod to his influence on funk and R&B music and on the culture of performance itself.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey you all look out let a man come in
Attention everyone, move out of my way to let me through

I got to have fun I'm gonna do my thing
I am here to have a good time and express myself

Way over yonder can you dig that mess
Do you see that chaos in the distance?

The sister standing out there dressed up / In a brand new mini dress
That woman over there is wearing a new, fashionable outfit

Look hey over there / do you see that boy playing that horn
Check him out, that guy is playing the horn over there

And dig that soul brother look at him doing the popcorn
Notice that guy moving to the beat with some funky dance moves

Hey everybody I got a brand new start / Hey, hey everybody I got a brand new start
I have a fresh outlook on life

I ain't gonna hurt nobody / I just, I just I just wanna help my heart
I mean no harm, I just want to do what makes me feel good

Gonna have a ball sure as you're born / I'm gonna dance, dance, dance do the popcorn
I am going to have fun and dance to some groovy music

Hey look a there hey look a there / Do you see what I see
Hey, check out what I am noticing over here

Everybody doing the popcorn but me / Get back over there with your mini dress
Everyone is dancing except for me, go back and join in with that woman in the dress

Look out good mama I gotta do my best / Hey over there hey over there look a here
Hold on, I need to give it my all. Hey, look at me over here

A look a here I got the best band in the land / I just gotta jump back take my stand
Listen up, my band is top-notch and I need to show what we can do

I want to ask the fellows don't have no doubt / I just got to lay to lay it right out
Guys, trust me, I need to clearly express myself and my intentions

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