One Nation Under a Groove (song) - Definition and Overview

Title of song: One Nation Under a Groove

Artist: Funkadelic

Title of album: One Nation Under a Groove

Year of first release: 1978

Trivia:

This is a fast-paced, percussion driven song that sets the mood for the rest of the album. The harmonies and infectious, hand-clapping beats have made this song a pop classic.

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Songwriters: George Clinton, Junie Morrison, Garry Shider

Memorable Lyrics:

• "Dance your way/Out of your constrictions"
• "With the groove our/Only guide/We shall all be moved"
• "Ready or not here we come"
  • "Ready or Not" is a song by The Delphonics

Complete lyrics at the Motherpage (http://www.duke.edu/~tmc/motherpage/lyrics_funkadelic/lyr-1nation.html#lyr-s-1nation)

Like the music, the lyrics of this song set the tone for the rest of the album. As the first two quotes above demonstrate, this loose concept album is about the power of Funk (i.e. dance, funk music) and its ability to set one's mind and body free from constrictions.

Personnel:

• Lead Vocals: Garry Shider, Junie Morrison, George Clinton
• Bass Synth: Bernie Worrell