Arguably the pioneers of the retro-modernist funk movement, Munich's Poets… Read Full Bio ↴Arguably the pioneers of the retro-modernist funk movement, Munich's Poets of Rhythm, recorded their classic debut album in 1993. The sound that these German boys made could easily come from the Southside of Chicago in the late 60's, or Memphis in the height of the Stax era. The debut disc Practice What You Preach influenced contemporaries like DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist and has been reissued on Daptone Records. The group has also released on ninja tune & collaborated with lyrics born.

North Carolina
The Poets of Rhythm Lyrics

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Funky, Funky North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Where we wanna go
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Listen here
Where I stop is where I wanna go
To my family and brotherhood

Way down south is where we wanna go
To Funky, Funky North Carolina
(Funky, Funky North Carolina)
Funky, Funky North Carolina
I said Funky, Funky North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Get Down
You know when I stop is where I wanna go
To my family and my brotherhood
Straight down the road, straight down the road y'all
To Funky, Funky North Carolina
AHHHHH Come on!
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
Yeah we movin' to North Carolina
Doing our thing y'all
Way down in North Carolina
Funky Funky
North Carolina
Funky Funky Uhh
North Carolina
Funky, Funky North Carolina
(Get it)
Funky, Funky North Carolina

(Alright)
Funky, Funky North Carolina

Overall Meaning

The Poets of Rhythm's song "North Carolina" is an ode to the state's rich musical and cultural heritage. With the repeated refrain of "Funky, Funky North Carolina," the song celebrates the state's soulful and funky sound. The lyrics of the song are a call to go to North Carolina, particularly to the southern part of the state where the singer's family and brotherhood reside. The song is an invitation to join in on the good times and get down with the funky beats of North Carolina.

In many ways, "North Carolina" is a tribute to the state's rich musical history. North Carolina has long been renowned for its music, particularly in the realms of blues, funk, and soul. The song's lyrics are a nod to the greats who have come before, with the singer invoking the spirit of the likes of James Brown and other funk legends. The song is also deeply tied to the African American experience in North Carolina, and celebrates the vibrant culture and community of the state's Black residents.

Line by Line Meaning

Funky, Funky North Carolina
North Carolina is a funky and groovy place

Where we wanna go
We desire to visit North Carolina

Listen here
Pay attention to what I'm saying

Where I stop is where I wanna go
I only want to go to the exact place where I stopped

To my family and brotherhood
I want to go to visit my family and friends, as if we're a close-knit community

Way down south is where we wanna go
We want to travel to the southern part of the US

To Funky, Funky North Carolina
Our destination is the groovy and cool state of North Carolina

Get Down
Let's party and have some fun

Straight down the road, straight down the road y'all
We'll take a direct and uncomplicated path to North Carolina

AHHHHH Come on!
Let's go! Hurry up!

Yeah we movin' to North Carolina
We're relocating to North Carolina