I'll Take You There
Reverend Barry & the Funk Lyrics

I'll be there for you
Reverend Barry promises to be there for the listener through thick and thin.

When you need some company
He promises to be by their side when they need someone to talk to or just be with.

Right there for you
He will always be available to offer support and comfort.

Baby, baby, come to me
He invites the listener to open up to him and share their problems.

If you need that fire weed
Reverend Barry offers to share his stash of weed with the listener.

Let me light that for you
He offers to light their joint for them.

Can't you see I'm all you need?
He believes that he can fulfill all of their needs and desires.

No talk, it's all real
He assures the listener that he is not just making empty promises - he truly means what he says.

I gotta let you know how I really feel
He wants to express his feelings honestly and openly.

Do or die, it's you and I
He is committed to helping the listener through any situation, no matter what.

Now have a seat
He invites the listener to relax and let him take the lead.

Let me get you to the funk baby
Reverend Barry wants to introduce the listener to the world of funk music.

Think I've had enough
Despite any doubts or reservations, he is still drawn to the power of funk.

But it's a must I find my way back to the funk
He feels compelled to return to the music that has such a profound impact on him.

High and low which way she go
He acknowledges the ups and downs of life and the confusion that can come with it.

Can someone please let a G know?
He is seeking guidance or clarity.

Boosy Collins, George Dew
He name-drops some funk greats, showing his passion for the genre.

James Brown and uncle Jam's troops
He continues to pay homage to past funk legends.

George Clinton, the atomic dog
More name-dropping, showcasing his extensive knowledge of the funk scene.

24 track mixed in analog
A reference to the production process used in classic funk recordings.

Can't a dog just be on a tree
Sometimes life's simplest pleasures can bring happiness.

I'm a blind man so I see, I see
He might be blind, but he can still see the beauty and power of funk music.

6 lines with strings to attach
A reference to the six strings on a guitar - a common instrument in funk music.

2-12 homies to match the hippie uh
He references the hippie culture of the 1960s, which had a major influence on the development of funk music.

Sell a quick load
He could be referring to drug use or a more metaphorical interpretation.

And now I'm walking on a yellow brick road, funk mode
He feels like he is on a journey, guided by the power of funk music.

JSON output to match
An odd non-sequitur, but it adds to the surreal and playful nature of the song.