Get Up Offa That Thing
James Brown
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AAW! Oh! Say it now! I'm back! I'm back! I'm back! I'm back! I'm back! Get up offa that thing, And dance 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And dance 'till you, sing it now! Get up offa that thing, And dance 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure! Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And shake it, say it now! Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure! Get up off! Ha! Good God! So good! Ha! Everybody ready?! Follow me! Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And shake it, sing it now! Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure! Get up offa that thing, (Ha!) And twist 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you, sing it now! Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure! Ha! Get funky! So good, uh! I'm first to stop, ha! I've told them now, ha! Uh! Ha! Ohio player! Can you hit it one time, check this out! Get up offa that thing, And dance to try, you better! Get up offa that thing, Help me! Get up offa that thing, And dance 'till you feel better! Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure! Wait a minute! So funky! I need it! That's a wiser brother I know it sound good Pretty darn good Good God Uh! Ha! Good God! Darn good Let me hear you say something! You feel good! You feel good! Give it to me! Huh! Good God! I want you all in the jam! Gonna get you all in the jam! Play that bad funk! Show 'em how funky you are! Play it JB! Play it now! Hey! Get up offa that thing, And dance 'till you feel better! Get up offa that thing, And dance 'till you, help me out! Get up offa that thing, And dance 'till you feel better! Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure! Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better! Get up offa that thing, And try to release, say it now! Get up offa that thing, And shake 'till you feel better, Get up offa that thing, And try to release that pressure! Wait a minute! Hold it! I feel good!
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Written by: DEANNA BROWN, DEIDRA YVONNE JENKINS, YAMMA BROWN
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown was released as a two-part single in 1976. It reached the second spot on the R&B singles chart and number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song CreationThe song was co-written by Deanna Brown, Deidre Brown, and Yamma Brown, James Brown's daughters. This made it a personal family creation.
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Multiple VersionsThere are multiple versions of the song, with the complete recording of the song being approximately seven minutes in length.
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Song MessageLike many of James Brown's hits, "Get Up Offa That Thing" carries a strong social and communal message urging people to get up, dance, and relieve their stress and sorrow.
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Usage in MoviesThe song has been featured in several films, including "Doctor Detroit," "Ali," "Rio," "Transformers: The Last Knight," and "Trolls World Tour."
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Covers and ReferencesVarious artists have covered or sampled "Get Up Offa That Thing" in their music, reflecting James Brown's significant influence on the world of music.
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Sales SuccessDespite its initial moderate success on the charts, the song has gone on to be one of James Brown's best-selling releases due to its enduring popularity and frequent usage in popular culture.
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Signature Track"Get Up Offa That Thing" is considered one of James Brown's signature tracks and continues to be a part of discos, parties, and celebrations across the world.
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Live PerformanceIn his concert performances, James Brown would often use the song as an initiator for audience participation, urging them to get up and dance.
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Music StyleThe song showcases James Brown's growth as an artist and his incorporation of more funk elements into his music. It is also noted for its rhythmic intensity that characterizes much of Brown's work.
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