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Come here sister .Papa's in the swing 00:02
He ain't too hip about that new breed babe 00:10
He ain't no drag 00:17
Papa's got a brand new bag 00:20
Come here mama and dig this crazy scene 00:26
He's not too fancy but his line is pretty clean 00:32
He ain't no drag 00:40
Papa's got a brand new bag 00:43
He's doing the Jerk 00:49
He's doing the Fly 00:50
Don't play him cheap 'cause you know he ain't shy 00:52
He's doing the Monkey, the Mashed Potatoes, Jump back Jack, See you later 00:55
Alligator 01:01
Come here sister 01:02
Papa's in the swing 01:06
He ain't too hip now 01:10
But I can dig that new breed babe 01:14
He ain't no drag 01:18
He's got a brand new bag 01:21
Oh papa! He's doing the Jerk 01:26
Papa he's doing the Jerk 01:30
He's doing the twist just like this 01:33
He's doing the Fly ev'ry day and ev'ry night 01:37
The thing's like the Boomerang 01:40
Hey come on 01:47
Hey! Hey .come on 01:50
Hey! Hey he's pu tight out of sight 01:53
Come on. Hey! Hey 01:57
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Papa's Got A Brand New Bag – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the revolutionary sound of James Brown's "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag," a pivotal track from 1965 that laid the foundation for funk music. This song is a masterclass in rhythm, showcasing Brown's innovative approach of emphasizing the first beat, known as "on the One." Its raw energy, dynamic performance, and intricate instrumental interplay make it irresistibly danceable and a vital piece of musical history that continues to influence genres like hip-hop. Learning the language of this track means understanding the very roots of funk and appreciating the genius of the "Godfather of Soul."

[English]

Come here sister .Papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip about that new breed babe
He ain't no drag
Papa's got a brand new bag
Come here mama and dig this crazy scene
He's not too fancy but his line is pretty clean
He ain't no drag
Papa's got a brand new bag
He's doing the Jerk
He's doing the Fly
Don't play him cheap 'cause you know he ain't shy
He's doing the Monkey, the Mashed Potatoes, Jump back Jack, See you later
Alligator
Come here sister
Papa's in the swing
He ain't too hip now
But I can dig that new breed babe
He ain't no drag
He's got a brand new bag
Oh papa! He's doing the Jerk
Papa he's doing the Jerk
He's doing the twist just like this
He's doing the Fly ev'ry day and ev'ry night
The thing's like the Boomerang
Hey come on
Hey! Hey .come on
Hey! Hey he's pu tight out of sight
Come on. Hey! Hey

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Vocabulary Meanings

swing

/swɪŋ/

B1
  • noun
  • - a rhythmic, lively quality in music or movement.
  • verb
  • - to move or cause to move freely back and forth from a fixed point.

hip

/hɪp/

B2
  • adjective
  • - fashionably current or in the know.

breed

/briːd/

B1
  • noun
  • - a stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection.
  • verb
  • - to cause to reproduce; propagate.

drag

/dræɡ/

B2
  • noun
  • - a boring or annoying person or thing.

bag

/bæɡ/

A1
  • noun
  • - a flexible container with an opening at the top, used for carrying things.

crazy

/ˈkreɪzi/

B1
  • adjective
  • - mentally deranged; eccentric.

scene

/siːn/

A2
  • noun
  • - the place where an incident in real life or fiction occurs or occurred.

fancy

/ˈfænsi/

B2
  • adjective
  • - elaborate in structure or decoration.

clean

/kliːn/

A1
  • adjective
  • - free from dirt, marks, or stains.

play

/pleɪ/

A1
  • verb
  • - engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose.

cheap

/tʃiːp/

A2
  • adjective
  • - low in price; worth more than its cost.

shy

/ʃaɪ/

A2
  • adjective
  • - being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people.

jump

/dʒʌmp/

A1
  • verb
  • - to push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet.

tight

/taɪt/

B1
  • adjective
  • - firmly or closely fixed or fastened; not easily detached.

sight

/saɪt/

A2
  • noun
  • - the ability to see.

boomerang

/ˈbuːməræŋ/

B2
  • noun
  • - a curved flat piece of wood that can be thrown so that it returns to the thrower.

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