I Got a Bag of My Own

James Brown

About I Got a Bag of My Own

"I Got a Bag of My Own" is a funk song by James Brown. It features an arrangement by Dave Matthews. Released as a single in 1972, it charted #3 R&B and #44 Pop. It also appeared on the album Get on the Good Foot.


Year:
1991
3:44
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I got a bag of my own

Now, baby
Stop all that gabbing
We don't need
No backstabbing
Come take
Take care of all of mine
My good stuff

You know I'm grown
I've got a bag of my own

On my good book
I don't back up
Take my tea
From my favorite cup
My groove is still
Out of sight
Got the hook
Protect my love, right
Three times seven
You know I'm grown
I got a bag of my own
Wait a minute

I sweat all day
And half the night
Taking care of business
Handle it right
My body's built like a
32-20-45 frame
Don't shoot nothing
But ball and chain
Don't knock it if
You don't want to rock it

Hit me, hit me
I know I'm grown
I got a bag of my own

Can't get enough
Got to, got to do my stuff
Hit me, hit me
I got a bag of my own
Baby, stop all that gabbing
We don't need
No backstabbing
Got to change my ways
Taking care all
Of my good stuff

You know I'm grown
You know I'm grown
Now, hit me

I sweat all day
Half of the night
Taking care of business
Handle it right
My body's built like a
32-20-45 frame
Don't shoot nothing
But ball and chain

Shoot, shoot, shoot
Shoot, ah

Hit me, good God
Got to change my ways
Got to change my ways
Come on, come on, band
Hit me, hit me, hit me
Hit me, hit me, hit me

Hit me, good God
I got a bag of my own
I got a bag of my own
Hit me, good God
I, I, I, I got a bag

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James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist. He is the originator of funk music and is a major figure of 20th century popular music and dance. more »

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Written by: JAMES BROWN

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10 facts about this song

Release and Recording Details
"I Got a Bag of My Own" is a song by James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, often known for his unique style and energy. The song was recorded and released in the year 1972.
Song ranking
Upon its release, this track reached Number 3 in Billboard magazine's R&B singles chart, making it a significant hit in Brown's music career.
Funky Instrumentation
"I Got a Bag of My Own" is a song from the funk genre, and the music is characterized by a complex groove with rhythmically challenging interplay between the band's various sections.
Album details
The song features on James Brown's album "There It Is", which was released under the label of Polydor Records.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song is often interpreted as Brown's statement of independence, with the "bag" metaphorically representing his own style and artistic identity, separate from anyone else's influence or control.
Funk Influence
"I Got a Bag of My Own" showcases James Brown's signature elements of funk music, such as syncopated drum patterns, punctuated by horn sections and rhythmic "scratch" guitar.
Follow-up singles
After "I Got a Bag of My Own", James Brown released another popular single, "I Got Ants In My Pants", which also entered the Top 30 of the Billboard R&B chart.
Song's Vibe
The song presents a powerful, energetic vibe, much like many of James Brown's other songs, demonstrating his command over the audience and the genre of Soul and Funk.
Songwriting Credits
James Brown has been credited for the songwriting for "I Got a Bag of My Own", further emphasizing his creative genius.
Legacy
As with other James Brown's songs, "I Got a Bag of My Own" continues to influence future generations of musicians and is sampled in numerous songs in modern genres like Hip-Hop and R&B.

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