You set the table
Prepare the meal
There’s something out there
That’s how you feel
There’s so much hate
And poverty
We take things
Deep down underground
Looking for that funky deal, oh yeah
Here’s life at the bottom
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh…
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh…
They got a whole lot of information
I’m ‘bout to burst into an angry flame
They want my name like a declaration
I feel I’m trapped in a single lane
They ask what’s your occupation
I say yeah I’m a married man
Sick and tired and go underground
To the funk and the secret game,
oh yeah oh yeah
Here’s life at the bottom
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh
Get live,
here’s life at the bottom
Get live,
here’s life at the bottom
You set the table
Prepare the meal
There’s something out there
That’s how you feel
There’s so much hate
And poverty
We take things
Deep down underground
Looking for that funky deal, oh yeah
Here’s life at the bottom
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh…
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh…
They got a whole lot of information
I’m ‘bout to burst into an angry flame
They want my name like a declaration
I feel I’m trapped in a single lane
They ask what’s your occupation
I say yeah I’m a married man
Sick and tired and go underground
To the funk and the secret game,
oh yeah oh yeah
Here’s life at the bottom
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh
Here’s life at the bottom
Oh oh oh
Get live,
here’s life at the bottom
Get live,
here’s life at the bottom
Opolopo's remix of "Underground Funk" is a homage to the funk scene of Minneapolis, drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Prince, Jesse Johnson, The Time, and NPG. Known for his ability to create entirely new musical foundations, Opolopo infuses the track with fresh energy and vibrancy while staying true to its roots. Despite the song's melancholic lyrics, there's always a glimmer of hope shining through. It's a call to embrace our own version of underground funk, prioritizing community, dance, and joy. In a world where life is fleeting, let's make the most of it and live fully.
credits
released April 7, 2024
Production, mix, master by OPOLOPO
Original crew: 1. UNDERGROUND FUNK - Music: Christian Ekerfors, Emrik, Chris Meijer, Tobe Stenson, Anders Wallén, Dan Helgesen, lyrics: Emrik, mixed and mastered by Opolopo. Featuring: Christian Ekerfors - beats and electronics, Danny the Dog Helgesen - keyboards, Andy the stick Wallén - guitar and vox, Tobe Stenson - Saxophone, Johan Flower Palmborg backing vox, Chris Meijer - horns
The worldwide artists assembled here, from the '60s to the present day, tap into the idea of music as a connection between human and divine. Bandcamp New & Notable May 13, 2016