Ain't It Funky Now

James Brown

About Ain't It Funky Now

"Ain't it Funky Now" is a funk instrumental by James Brown. Released as a two-part single in 1969, the song charted #3 R&B and #24 Pop. The recording also appeared on the 1970 album Ain't It Funky. A live performance of "Ain't It Funky Now" is included on Love Power Peace (1992; recorded 1971).


Year:
2003
3:09
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Fellas, things done got too far gone
We gotta let the girls know what they gotta do for us!
It's than gotta be a drag, man, a man can't do nothin' no more!
A-ha-ha-ha-ha!

Is really a drag?
You gotta do somethin'!
Can I count 'em?
Look me here!

Girl, let me tell you what you got to do
Keepin' me so mellow, so nobody can get through
When he had to do your lovin', smilin' keeps us cheek
Walk away and twist your hip, make sure you keep him weak
Don't let nobody take care o' your business better than you do
Do what he wants, give what he wants, expect 'em come to you

And than you can hold your men, you can hold your men, you can hold your men
You can hold, hey!

Never get so confident was nothin' you want to know
You caught up your time, you lose your thing, you think you got to go
You know what we got to tell 'em to take a plea until balls
Use your thing so carefully and don't be a total loss
Sister, when you loved your man, be careful, I ain't tellin' that
He will put you back on the corner, use you like it's in the hat

You can hold your men, you can hold your men, you can hold your men, you can
Hold, hey!

Hit it!

Good god, kill it!

Hit me now!

Good god!

Never get too confident so it's nothin' you want to know
You caught up your time, you lose your thing, you think you got to blow
You know I got what it takes to take a plea until balls
You gotta use it carefully and it can't be a total

Hit me now!

Good god, kill it!

Yeah!

Good god!

Fellas!
Can I get some help?
Can I get some help?
Look for me some help!
Can I get a witness?
Shall I need a witness?
Shall I need a witness?
I, I, I, I need a witness!
Can I get a witness?
I want a witness over there!
Can I get a witness?
I want a witness over here!
I'm a witness right here!
I'm a witness over there!
Is a witness over there?
I'm a witness right here!
Wait a minute!

Girl, let me tell you what you got to do
Keepin' me so mellow, nobody can get through
And when he had to do your lovin', smilin' keeps us cheek, good god
Walk away and twist your hip, make sure you keep him weak
And make sure you keep him weak, good god
Sure you keep him

Ain't it funky now? Good god!
Ain't it funky now? Hey!
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
One more! Ha!
Don't, good god!

Don't let nobody take care o' your business better than you do
Do what he wants, give what he wants expect 'em come to you

Ain't it funky now?
Can I get some help?
Look for me some help!
Than clap your hands!
I said, clap your hands!
Put the level little higher!
Put the level little higher!
A little bit higher now!
Put the level little higher!
Ain't it funky now?
Ain't it funky now?
Yeah!
People scream!
Can I scream, brother?
Can I scream, brother?
Brother, can I scream now?
Can I scream, brother?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Gotta scream!
Good god, gotta scream, now!
I gotta scream, now!
I gotta scream, now!
I gotta scream, now!
You want a whole o' men
I need a whole o' men
I need satisfy the men
I need a whole o' men
I got a whole o' men
Ain't it funky now?
Good god, ain't it funky now?
Hey, yeah, yeah!
Can I get some help?
I gotta have some help!
I wanna get some help!
Wanna get some help!
I wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna
Yeah, now!
Good God!
Can I, can I, can I, can I, can I, can I, yeah!

Never get so confident, so it's nothin' you want to know
You caught up your time, you lose your thing, you think you got to blow
You know I got what it takes to take a plea until balls
You gotta use it carefully and it can't be a total loss

You girl, looky here!

Sister, when you tell your love your man, get how, tellin' that
You take upon a planet and use it if it's in the hat

Come on!
Can I get some help?
Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
A witness over there?
A witness over there?
A witness, witness, witness, witness!
Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
Can I get a witness?
Can?
Can I get a witness?
Hey yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Ah!
Ah!
Can I get a witness?
Ah, lord!
Ah!
Ah!
Brother, do you know what I'm talkin' about?
Brother, do you understand it now?
Ha!
Brother Byrd, you know what I'm talkin' about!
Ha!
Can I get a witness?

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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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10 facts about this song

Song history
"Ain't It Funky Now" is a song by James Brown, often deemed the 'Godfather of Soul.' Brown was an extremely influential figure in the development of soul, funk, and R&B music.
Release date
Although the exact release date is uncertain, 'Ain't it Funky Now' was released in the late 1960s or early 1970s, during the height of Brown's music career.
Album feature
The song comes from the album "Ain't it Funky", released in 1970, which marked a transitional period in Brown's music from soul to funk.
Genre-defining
"Ain't it Funky Now" is often credited as one of the songs that established the funk genre that would become a significant influence for many music artists to come.
Instrumentation
The song is notable for its heavy reliance on bass and drum beats, which became defining characteristics of the funk genre.
Music style
"Ain't It Funky Now" is characterized by a slow, grinding instrumental groove, another feature that has become synonymous with funk music.
Popular sampling
The song has been widely sampled in a variety of genres, most notably in hip-hop music. Artists like Tribe Called Quest and Public Enemy have used samples from "Ain't It Funky Now" in their songs.
Full-length version
The full-length version of "Ain't It Funky Now", clocking at approximately 9 minutes, showcases James Brown's keen sense of rhythm and improvisation, proving why he went on be such an influential figure in music history.
Artist's impact
The success of "Ain't It Funky Now" and other similar songs helped establish James Brown as one of the most significant contributors to 20th-century music, often considered on par with other music legends like Elvis Presley.
Legacy status
Despite its age, "Ain't It Funky Now" continues to be celebrated today for its contribution to the musical landscape, well after the demise of James Brown in 2006.

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