Overpowered by Funk
The Clash
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If you ain't reggae for it, funk out No-one knocking at your door, funk out Overpowered by funk, funk out It's combatative, repetitive Don't life just funk you out? Asinine, stupefying Can the clone-line dry you out? Part of the swarming mass, funk out Slugged by the new increase, funk out Scared of the human bomb, funk out Overpowered by funk, funk out Buy dog food, rogue elephants Tarzan on a ticker tape Ooo-ooh Breakfast cereals You know you can't escape Overpowered by funk Don't you love our Western ways? Car crashed by funk Don't you love our Western ways? Benny Goodman, trial by jury A phone box-full of books "It's morning, you know!" Dustcarts at sunrise No-one gets off the hooks Car crashed Food for the hungry millions, funk out! Home for the floating people, funk out! Over-drunk on power This is a message from Futura, don't prophisize the future I liven up the culture because I'm deadly as a vulture I paint on civilization, I had this realization It's environmentally wack, so presenting my attack You know, I'll brighten up your shack I'm down by law and that's a fact Just give me a wall, any building, dull or tall I spray clandestine night subway I cover with red-purple on top of grey, hey No slashing cause it ain't the way, the T.A. blew forty mil' they say We threw it down by night and they scrubbed it off by day OK tourists, picture frame, tickets here for the graffiti train Funk power Over-and-out Funk-funk-funk, funk-funk-funk-funk-funk Funk-funk-funk, funk-funk-funk-funk-funk, ha Funk power, ha! Funk power
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Written by: JOE STRUMMER, MICK JONES, TOPPER HEADON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Overpowered by Funk" is a song by the British punk rock band, The Clash. The band was originally formed in London in 1976 and was part of the original wave of British punk.
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Song ReleaseThe song "Overpowered by Funk" was released in 1982. It is part of the band’s fifth album, "Combat Rock," which was released on 14 May 1982 under the CBS label.
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CollaborationsThis song features a rap by Futura 2000, an American graffiti artist. This was the first instance where the band collaborated with a rap artist, that aspect has made a significant impact, allowing them to test new musical waters.
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Album Success"Combat Rock" is the band's best-selling album, reaching number 2 in the UK and number 7 in the United States.
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Musical StyleThe song provides a fusion of punk, funk, and rap, reflecting the band's experimentation with different sounds beyond their punk rock origins. It can be viewed as a testament to the band's innovative spirit.
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Song Length"Overpowered By Funk" is a lengthier track, running for over 4 minutes (4:52 to be exact).
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Commercial SuccessDespite "Combat Rock" being a commercially successful album, "Overpowered by Funk" wasn't released as a single, still, it became a concert favorite.
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Noteworthy LyricsOne of the standouts for fans and critics alike is the lyric "If you ain't reggae for it, funk out." This reflects the band's musical diversity and their willingness to stray from original punk sound.
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Band Dissolution"Combat Rock," on which "Overpowered by Funk" appeared, was one of the last albums The Clash recorded before their breakup in 1986.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough the song was not a commercially successful single, it has garnered critical acclaim for its tackling of societal issues and for effortlessly combining disparate genres — punk rock, funk, and rap.
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