Flashlight
P-Funk Lyrics
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Now, I lay me down to sleep
Ooh, I just can't find a beat
Flash light (ohh, I will never dance!)
Flash light
Flash light
Flash light
Oh, it's no use!
Flash light
Red light
Neon light
Ooh, stop light
Now I lay me down to sleep
I guess I'll go count the sheep
Oh, but I will never dance
(oh, don't make me do it)
(Dance, sucker! ooh ha ha!)
(oww! Get him!)
Most of all he needs the funk (shine it)
Help him find the funk (ha, funk it!)
Most of all he needs the funk
Help him find the funk (get him)
Most of all he needs the funk (I know we can get him)
Help him find the funk (ho!)
Most of all he needs the funk (ha, don't!)
Help him find the funk (I know you will! Dance, sucker!)
Most of all he needs the funk (Shine the spotlight on him!)
Help him find the funk (Oh funk me!)
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da (Dance, Nose! You know you on my funk street
Oh, funk me!
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da (get on down, Nose! I like it! Dance, then!
Flash light
Flash light (oh ho ho!)
Spot light
Neon light (neon light)
Street light (street light)
Oh ho, ha ha!
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Shinin' on the funk
Shinin' on the funk
Most of all he need the funk
Help him find the funk
Most of all he need the funk (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da)
Help him find the funk
Help him find the funk
Help him find the funk
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Oh
Flash light (flash light, flash light)
Flash light (flash light, flash light)
Flash light (oh, flash light)
Flash light (oh, flash light)
Spot light (spot light)
Neon light (ooooh, neon light)
Flash light (ooh, flash light ho!)
Stop light (stop light)
Now I lay me down to sleep
I guess I'll go count the sheep
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da (oh)
Shake your funk (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da)
Shake your funk (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da)
Shake your rump (Ha da da dee da hada hada da da) (ho!)
I think I found the funk
Flash light (flash light)
Day light (day light)
Spot light (spot light)
Red light (ohhh, hooo, red light!)
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
Under the sun
The lyrics of P-Funk's song, Flashlight, draw on funk music's foundational elements of rhythm and groove, using repetition to create a hypnotic effect. The singer begins by expressing an inability to find a beat, but the song soon becomes a directive for listeners to get down and embrace the funk. The pulse of the song is driven by the repeated refrain of "flash light" and variations on different types of light, like red light and neon light.
The song is a boisterous celebration of the funk, urging listeners to find and embrace the music's joyous spirit. The repeated refrain "Most of all he needs the funk, help him find the funk" emphasizes the communal nature of the genre, calling on everyone to help each other find the funk and get down. The lyrics are playfully nonsensical, filled with phrases like "ha da da dee da hada hada da da" that capture the carefree spirit of the song.
Overall, P-Funk's Flashlight is a catchy and infectious tribute to the funk that encourages listeners to let loose and dance to the beat. Its repetitive structure and joyful lyrics make it a classic example of the genre, one that continues to inspire listeners decades later.
Line by Line Meaning
Flash Light
The song is called Flash Light
Now, I lay me down to sleep
I am tired and want to sleep
Ooh, I just can't find a beat
I am having trouble finding rhythm in the music
Flash light (ohh, I will never dance!)
I don't want to dance; I am indicating this by repeatedly saying 'flash light'
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Syllabic sounds that don't have any particular meaning, but help keep the rhythm of the song
Oh, it's no use!
I am frustrated with the situation
Red light
A red-colored light
Neon light
A type of bright, colorful light
Ooh, stop light
I am frustrated with having to stop and wait at the traffic light
I guess I'll go count the sheep
I am going to try and go to sleep by counting sheep
Oh, but I will never dance
I still have no intention of dancing
Most of all he needs the funk (shine it)
The artist of the song is in need of funk music and is asking for it to be played loudly
Help him find the funk (ha, funk it!)
The singer is asking for help in finding the right type of funk music
Get him
This is an exclamation encouraging the singer to dance
Ha da da dee da hada hada da da
Syllabic sounds that don't have any particular meaning, but help keep the rhythm of the song
I know we can get him
An expression of confidence in the artist's ability to dance
Ho!
An exclamation of encouragement to dance
Shine the spotlight on him!
This is an exclamation directed at the music technician to spotlight the singer
Oh funk me!
This is an exclamation of excitement in response to the spotlight
Dance, Nose! You know you on my funk street
Nose is the artist's nickname and they are being encouraged to dance because they are good at it
get on down, Nose! I like it! Dance, then!
The artist is being further encouraged to dance because it is enjoyable to watch
Spot light
A focused beam of light used to highlight something, in this case the artist
Ha ho ho!
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm
Everybody's got a little light under the sun
Everyone has their own unique energy and light that they give off; figuratively referring to the funk music and energy of the song
Shinin' on the funk
The energy and light people give off is adding to the funky atmosphere
Most of all he need the funk
The singer is in need of and craving the funk
Under the sun
In the context of the song, the sun could represent the spotlight or the energy of the song
Shake your funk
Dance and get into the groove
Shake your rump (ho!)
A crude expression encouraging dancing, also encouraging dancing with one's butt
Flash light
A repeating refrain used to keep the rhythm of the song going
Day light
Light from the sun during the day
I think I found the funk
The artist is now feeling the energy of the funk music
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONALD R. BROOKS, GREGORY E. JACOBS, DAVID R. ELLIOT, BERNARD WORRELL, WILLIAM EARL COLLINS, GEORGE JR. CLINTON
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@therage3904
I want this played at my Funeral.
So it can be a Funkeral
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