I Got A Thing
Parliament / Funkadelic Lyrics
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You got a thing
Everybody's got a thing
When we get together, doin' our thing
In order to help each other
In order to help your brother
I got a thing
You got a thing
When we get together, doin' our thing
In order to help each other
In order to help your brother
You don't drink what I drink
You don't smoke what I smoke
You don't think like I think
You don't joke like I joke
I got a thing
You got a thing
Everybody's got a thing
When we get together, doin' our thing
In order to help each other
In order to help your brother
The lyrics to Parliament / Funkadelic's song I Got A Thing are all about the unity and acceptance that can be found within a community. The repetition of the phrase "I got a thing, you got a thing, everybody's got a thing" emphasizes the idea that everyone has their own unique qualities and characteristics that make them who they are, and that these differences should be celebrated rather than rejected.
The lyrics also touch on the importance of helping each other out and supporting one another, regardless of our differences. The lines "in order to help each other, in order to help your brother" suggest that we should all be looking out for each other and working together towards a common goal.
The final verse of the song acknowledges that while we may all have different tastes and preferences, these differences should never be a barrier to coming together and celebrating what we have in common. Ultimately, the message of I Got A Thing is one of inclusivity and community, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality while also recognizing the strengths that come from working together as a group.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a thing
I have something unique about me that makes me who I am
You got a thing
You have something unique about you that makes you who you are
Everybody's got a thing
Everyone has something unique about them that makes them who they are
When we get together, doin' our thing
When we come together and embrace our individuality, we create something special
In order to help each other
We come together to support and uplift one another
In order to help your brother
We come together to support and uplift our fellow human beings
You don't drink what I drink
We may have different tastes and preferences, but that is what makes us unique
You don't smoke what I smoke
Again, we may have different habits and lifestyles, but that diversity is what makes us interesting
You don't think like I think
Our thought processes and beliefs may differ, but we should embrace and learn from those differences
You don't joke like I joke
Even our senses of humor and what we find funny may vary, but that's okay
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: EUGENE CLARENCE
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@augustgreig9420
It is. You should check out, "Around the World in a Day," by Prince, especially the title track and, "Paisley Park." Both of those songs are extremely psychedelic by one of the Masters of funk.
And for a dramatic change of pace, check out TOOL. Their music does not fit into the classic archetype of "psychedelic rock," as it's normally labelled, " progressive metal," (though they pretty much cringe at the thought of being called metal). But it's psychedelic more in the way Pink Floyd is psychedelic, and even more so lyrically and visually.
Start out with, "Third Eye," from "Ænima," then "Lateralus," and "Reflection," from "Lateralus," "Lipan Conjuring," " Intension," (this on is absolutely fantastic, especially while tripping, such a positive message), and for a funny song(s), "Lost Keys (Blame Hoffman)/Rosetta Stoned."
And finally from their newest album, "Fear Inoculum," the title track, "Pneuma," "Descending," "Chocolate Chip Trip," (an amazing drum solo with electronics that sounds exactly like a DMT trip).
And "Invincible," which isn't as thematically psychedelic as the others, at least not in an obvious way, but it IS thematic in that it's about someone who's getting old, approaching death, and they refuse to accept it, by telling stories of past victories, and struggling to go back into battle as they search for the fountain o youth, trying to outrun time. It paints this person as someone who's done many evil things in their life, and rather than repent and accept death, they try to glorify all of their evil deeds while trying to find a way to live forever. It paints the picture of how wrong this is and one can infer that acceptance of death is the right way to go.
Good luck.
@talbino7821
One of the greatest 70s rock bands ever. It's a crime Funkadelic aren't more celebrated.
@axlrosesson6300
i dont think this is rock?
@Melmelbaton
@@axlrosesson6300 this is straight up rock, what are you talking about?
who says a funk band can't play rock music?
@chrisrj9871
@@axlrosesson6300 - This honestly goes between the 2. It starts off as funk, then it middles into hard rock... then it ends with a hard-rockin' funk. ... or is it a hard-funkin' rock...?
Either way, it's a real Jam!
@cleech74
@@Melmelbaton He must have not heard the One Nation Under a Groove album. To add to your clarification, The Meters are all about the funk, yet Mick Jagger gave them the distinction of being “the greatest fucking rock & roll band in the world.”
@christianhartman1603
@@axlrosesson6300
@CJDavis-ij4df
Tales From The Tour Bus brought me here. Better late than never
@harvident5703
Me too, i had to google the lyrics to find the song... I was born in 76 so this is one of those gems I missed
@manuelstutts1851
Mee too😄😄😄
@HUNTENT247
Same here.