James Brown Is Dead
L.A. Style Lyrics
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House is not my home but it rocks though
I checked up on the late great J.B.
His death is said on national TV
How when, and why this are the main
Things that I heard when I stroll down the lake
Now memory, man are you with that
James Brown is dead
Total chaos, man it's resurrected
I'm confused that things are gettin' hectic
In my brain, what is happenin'
Could this be a big misunderstanding
It is
The hardest working man in show biz is alive so (???)
Don't be mislead, cause the newsman said
James Brown is dead
James Brown is dead
James Brown is dead
Nightmare is over
Now I'm alone
Grab the mike rip shit an go for broke
Music masterpiece release with this
Now I will get much respect from EmCees
Along the way oh I heard him say
This is fly, this cool type of guy
He's total, and I'm so bad
James Brown is dead
James Brown is dead
James Brown is dead
The lyrics of L.A. Style's song "James Brown is Dead" depict the confusion and chaos surrounding the news of the death of James Brown, the "hardest working man in show biz." The song is a techno/house track, and the first verse describes how the singer heard about Brown's death on national TV and how it caused "mass hysteria." The singer admits that house music is not his usual genre of choice but acknowledges that it still "rocks." The chorus repeats the phrase "James Brown is dead" as a sort of refrain.
In the second verse, the singer describes how the confusion around Brown's death leads to "total chaos." The singer himself is "confused that things are gettin' hectic" and wonders if the whole thing could be a "big misunderstanding." The singer soon finds out that James Brown is, in fact, not dead, and is relieved that the "nightmare is over." The song ends with the singer declaring that he will now "get much respect from EmCees" (likely referring to other rappers/musicians), and that he knows he's "so bad" (meaning good).
Overall, the lyrics of "James Brown is Dead" reflect the impact that James Brown had on the music industry and the shock and confusion that surrounded his rumored death.
Line by Line Meaning
Mass hysteria, this is techno
The dance music is causing a frenzied reaction among the people
House is not my home but it rocks though
I'm not used to this kind of music but it still makes me want to dance
I checked up on the late great J.B.
I looked up information about the recently deceased James Brown
His death is said on national TV
The announcement of his death was broadcasted on national television
How when, and why this are the main
I want to know the details of James Brown's death - how, when, and why?
Things that I heard when I stroll down the lake
These are the rumors that I heard while walking by the lake
Now memory, man are you with that
Do you remember James Brown? He has passed away
James Brown is dead
This is a statement that James Brown has indeed passed away
Total chaos, man it's resurrected
There is widespread confusion and disorder due to the news of James Brown's death
I'm confused that things are gettin' hectic
I'm finding it hard to make sense of everything that's happening
In my brain, what is happenin'
I'm trying to process and understand this situation in my mind
Could this be a big misunderstanding
Is it possible that there's been a mistake and James Brown is still alive?
It is
Yes, James Brown is indeed alive (contradicting earlier statements)
The hardest working man in show biz is alive so (???)
James Brown, who is known as the hardest working man in show business, is still alive so there's no need to worry
Don't be mislead, cause the newsman said
Don't be fooled or misled, as the news anchor has confirmed that James Brown is alive
Nightmare is over
The stressful situation and confusion caused by rumors of James Brown's death is finally over
Now I'm alone
I'm isolated and left to my own thoughts/musings
Grab the mike rip shit an go for broke
I'm going to take the microphone and perform my music with great energy and passion
Music masterpiece release with this
I've created a great piece of music that I'm about to perform
Now I will get much respect from EmCees
Other performers (MCs) will appreciate and respect my music more after this performance
Along the way oh I heard him say
During my journey, I recall hearing someone say/sing the following
This is fly, this cool type of guy
This is great music and the person performing it is cool and impressive
He's total, and I'm so bad
The performer is awesome and I'm striving to be as good as he is
James Brown is dead
The song repeats the assertion that James Brown has indeed passed away
James Brown is dead
The final line reiterates the previous two lines for emphasis
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tt55899
Man, the early 90's were absolutely amazing, dance clubs everywhere it didn't matter if you could dance or not people just had fun
@TRUBLU13
Magical times
@tonytriche8364
It's 2023, and I can still literally feel the club floor moving under my feet with energy this song brought to the dance floor as though 1991 was last year.
@AllOuttaBubblegum123
Yes, still makes me rush me bollix off
@snwmzr724
Finally, someone with the original 91 version. This song electrified clubs like the limelight and the palladium in NYC back in the day. I remember when this song was played, everyone went insane and danced like there was no tomorrow. Too bad songs like this are short lived.
@jdeveraux1027
I was way too young to go to clubs when this came out (I think I was like 14); but I snuck into a dance club in Denver called "Rock Island" and danced my freakin ass off to this song. I remember slamming my head to the beat so hard, I'd have a headache when it was over. This was right around the time "techno" was become mainstream. I remember how awkward it was too, especially in "middle america." LOL
@villedocvalle
Yeah but we all still were there for when it hit and makes it all the more special
@villedocvalle
@@jdeveraux1027 even better
@user-xx9sv1xg9l
@@jdeveraux1027 ひ
@juliusigonzalez3742
It did all over the world......