Circa 1989, Clinton revived the P-Funk All Stars name for the group with which he would spend much of the '90s touring. Among these musicians were guitarist/bandleader Dewayne Blackbird McKnight, guitarists Gary Shider and Michael Hampton, bassists Lige Curry and Billy "Bass" Nelson, multi-instrumentalist Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, drummer Frankie Kash Waddy, and many others in what became a loose, revolving-door arrangement. With Clinton's musical legacy dominating the hip-hop scene, the group was much in demand during the early '90s, and even played the main stage of the 1994 Lollapalooza tour. Clinton used the All Stars as the backing band on his 1996 album T.A.P.O.A.F.O.M., and subsequently continued to tour with them, putting on marathon shows for a new generation of fans. ~
Rap
P-Funk Allstars Lyrics
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Pytam was nie banalnie
Rymy na naturalne wokal ten orginalnie
Tak witam was oficjalnie
Tak pytam was nie banalnie
Rymy na naturalne wokal ten orginalnie
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Dla mnie nie do ocenienia do zauwaลผenia
Dla was caลe ลผycie z rapem zลผyty
Duลผo wรณdki przy tym
Najebany Kamil krzyczy dla was hoลd
Dla nich to dla nich to
Nie mรณw mi jak mam ลผyฤ
Nie mรณw mi jaki mam byฤ
Nie mรณw mi jak walczyฤ I czy siล mi wystarczy
Nie mรณw mi jak mam ลผyฤ
Nie mรณw mi jaki mam byฤ
Nie jest test twej branลผy
Rap mลodego pe kropka wystarczy
Dla was wielki hoลd krฤcฤ dalej balet bo w ลผyลach odziedziczone to
Przekazywane w wersach nawijane od serca
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Kiedy maลy dzieciak dobrego rapu sลuchaล
Druga kwestia ลผycie moje siฤ nie streszcza
Ksiฤga coraz szersza
Operacja projekt coraz gลฤbsza
Gdzie od kiedyล zaลoลผenia nadal powiฤkszam sลabych tym skreลlam
Wลaลnie teraz kto jest kim masz tu czลowiek szybki dobry rym
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Nie mรณw mi jak walczyฤ I czy siล mi wystarczy
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Rap mลodego pe kropka wystarczy
A kiedyล to ja sลuchaลem a dzisiaj mnie sลuchajฤ
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Juลผ na wiฤkszฤ skalฤ kolejne skลady
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Nie mรณw mi jak walczyฤ I czy siล mi wystarczy
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In P-Funk Allstars' song "Rap," the lyrics express the desire to succeed and make money in the rap game. The opening line, "Take me off the bench coach I was born to play," is a reference to being ready to take action and get into the game. The following lines reference different cities on the West Coast, including Seattle, The Bay, LA, and Portland, and show the desire to be a part of the scene and make a name for oneself. The lyrics also speak to the struggle of getting recognized in the industry, with lines like "They don't know the struggle just to get up on a plate." However, the perseverance and hard work are highlighted throughout the song, with lines like "We ain't work this hard just to give it all away."
The chorus, "I don't want the world homie I just want the bank, I know it gets better so I'm thugging through the pain, If you on my team then get ready for the play, This one doing numbers talking double out of state, Get up on your hustle cuddy gotta find a way, We ain't work this hard just to give it all away, Everything we are gave us everything we made, I took Good Raps and I made them bitches great," emphasizes the focus on making money and being successful in the industry, while also acknowledging the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve that success. The mention of "Good Raps" emphasizes the importance of the quality of the music and the skill of the rapper.
Overall, the lyrics of "Rap" are about the struggle to make it in the rap game and the determination to succeed and make money despite the obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me off the bench coach I was born to play
I have been waiting to showcase my talent, please give me a chance to play
Roster in Seattle put some starters in The Bay
Seattle's team needs better players, maybe some from The Bay can help
Since we on the West Coast I'm rocking with LA
I represent the West Coast and I am showing my support for LA
This for all my vatos getting plata in the game
This is for all the hardworking people making money in the game
This for all my majes doing time behind them gates
Shout out to all those who are in prison, going through tough times
They don't know the struggle just to get up on a plate
People don't understand how hard it is to even have a chance to succeed
Even leftovers had my family saying grace
My family is grateful for even the smallest successes we have achieved
Now we eating good taste better when you wait
Our hard work has paid off and we are enjoying the rewards
I don't want the world homie I just want the bank
I'm not seeking fame or recognition, just financial stability
I know it get better so I'm thugging through the pain
I am enduring the struggles because I know things will eventually improve
If you on my team then get ready for the play
If you're working with me, be prepared to take action and make moves
This one doing numbers talking double out of state
This song is gaining popularity and is even being talked about in other states
Get up on your hustle cuddy gotta find a way
Work hard and find creative ways to succeed
We ain't work this hard just to give it all away
We don't want to waste all the effort we've put in
Everything we are gave us everything we made
Our determination and hard work is what led to our success
I took Good Raps and I made them bitches great
I worked hard on crafting quality lyrics and turned them into something exceptional
We be out in Portland getting donuts and some weed
We're casually hanging out in Portland, enjoying some food and substances
I'm in SD doing donuts with the team
I'm having fun with my crew and doing donuts in San Diego
West Coast coasting you can drop me at the scene
I am traveling around the West Coast, effortlessly fitting in wherever I go
You know the fit hard when it never hit IG
The outfit I'm wearing is so good that I don't even need to post it on Instagram to know it looks great
This is real life we get it by any means
We are living in the real world and will do whatever it takes to succeed
I set myself apart till the vision get me seen
I worked hard to stand out and showcase my talents so people can recognize and appreciate them
I focused on the art and still ran it up with ease
I prioritized my craft and was still able to achieve financial success without compromising my artistic integrity
I took my time to charge now I'm blowing up with steam
I took my time to prepare and am now achieving success in a big way
I gotta talk my shit cause' who got me like me
I'm confident in my abilities and accomplishments, and will talk about them proudly
Serve it while it's hot like a Gyro Aladdins
I'm putting myself out there and making moves while I have the opportunity
I studied all the greats and went and got me some C.R.E.A.M
I learned from successful people and applied those lessons to my own life, leading me to financial success
Seattle's Leo Messi yeah they know it's CP
I am the best in Seattle's rap scene, widely recognized and respected
Rap game messy so I always keep it clean
The rap industry can be chaotic and disorganized, but I make sure to stay professional and presentable
Bars still matter you get carried by your beats
Lyrics and quality content are still important, even if the beat is catchy
These are Good Raps you can go and take a seat
My raps are high quality and deserve respect and attention
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@lawrencemckissick9680
If nobody gonna say it iam going to say it They better give him a lifetime achievement award while he is alive George Clinton has effected every genre of music the most sampled artist still living give his Honors Now Period!!
@shoshanazisk
He got a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019!
@electriclioness4607
Agreed
@brooksbergeron7004
Only two repli eyes here!
@llrblaylock9451
Mr. George Clinton and his highly creative Funk Musicology deserves a Pulizter Prize. Yeah, if I was a wizard of finance ....๐ธ
@LBaker805
P Funk Wizard๐งโโ๏ธ
@chrisfisher8914
This is not just music. This is our culture.
@nanettematthews2264
Absolutely. And our culture is our immune system. He said here is a chance to dance your way out of your constrictions.
@silversurfermusicco5263
A proud culture. Lots of rich vibes
@christinagraham2915
facts