When this came out in 1974, this song changed my life. Eddie Hazel awesome guitars and George Clinton's words made this track stand the test of time. For those who want to know, there is a source where the lyrics were inspired by, a short book called As A Man Thinketh by James Allen written about 1894.
I read this book last year and never connected it to this song. After seeing your comment & registering, I'm blown away. Thank you so much for taking the time to point this out, it makes it all the more special. Everything's connected.
True story: Some months ago I was going through a rough patch in my life. Lost my job, girlfriend dumped me, couldn't afford to go back to university. I was really feeling depressed. One night I was driving back home and I was convinced that I was going to kill myself when I got home. I was listening to my personal Spotify playlist, and when I was about 15 minutes from home this song came on. I'm really into psychedelic rock so the guitar at the beginning kept me listening, even though I had never heard this song in my life. Then the lyrics came.... I've never been so deeply touched in my life. I even cried all the way home. Went to bed instead of killing myself. Later that week I not only got hired on at another job, but met a beautiful woman that I am now dating. This song saved my life and, to this day, I have no idea how it ended up on a playlist only I can add songs to. Peace and spread love.
I will trust in the Lord will do the unexpected for me soon in my life I could never imagine or have dream of to move forward here I am Lord guide me and lead to remain steadfast my God's grace is sufficient yes Lord help us Lord for I am a living testimony of your grace and mercy I lay all my burdens down to you Lord let not my heart be heavy and burden down heal and restore our peace and hope in us and around us give the strength to rise above all to get back up glory hallelujah thank you Lord for your grace and mercy father God in the name of Jesus and the Holy Ghost Amen
The lyrics to the song are loosely based a book called "As a Man Thinketh", a literary essay by James Allen, published in 1902. Also the basis of The Law of Attraction (you reap what you sew) Best wishes to all!
Man one of the greatest songs ever . This song always had a special place in my heart but listening to this on shrooms ... man I cried like a little baby . Cried my soul out , leaned on my window and loooked at my city at night and just bawled . One of the most beautiful nights ever . Never felt so at peace as that night . The impact this song had on my life is huge , ty Funkadelic and specially to Eddie ! PLAY ON ...
Crazy how shrooms can make you see deep into things one don't normally think about on a regular basis and make you you have an appreciation for life itself because life is beautiful and we don't seem to recognize that day to day.
Inspiration for ALL walks of Life, the lyrics are so true. I wish the views for this video was 6,000,000,000,000 instead of 12,000 because EVERYONE in the WORLD needs to hear such knowledge.. Thank-You Mr. George Clinton. Thank-You SO VERY MUCH!
When everything was lost and then I heard it randomly for the first time, it was like a map to find me again. No doubt since then I firmly believe that the universe, life, god, or who knows what, puts in our lives what we so desire, and gives us those answers that we need, in some way or another, with music, a poem, a book that for some reason you came across, a phrase you saw, a person, I firmly believe that everything that happens brings with it a message that we need to hear to became what we want.
The words which George Clinton preaches here are the wisest words ever about the essense of life, to me anyway. This is just the most therapeutic song ever
yeah this is a favorite too but 'i'll stay' is soooooo funky -i play it a little bit more than 'good thoughts,bad thoughts... but love the whole 'standing on the verge of getting it on' album.
Here is the link to read the book or freely download it (pdf). Go to - the big hump dot com - and go to writers and then click Walter Humphries. I apologize for the crazy 'link' as a way to get to the book (for free), but youtube won't allow links in comments. I loved reading this book. It was nice to discover one of the influences behind George Clinton. This book still influences many people today. Motivational speakers and preachers freely quote from the book but never acknowledge the source.
ASE'! This is some of the ancient wisdom that had been lost, buried, hidden for thousands of years! Our ancestors had this knowledge but humanity is becoming more conscious with each passing day. George Clinton knew also Earth, Wind and Fire. They were trying to tell us back then.
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When this came out in 1974, this song changed my life. Eddie Hazel awesome guitars and George Clinton's words made this track stand the test of time. For those who want to know, there is a source where the lyrics were inspired by, a short book called As A Man Thinketh by James Allen written about 1894.
Great insight! I will check it out! Thank you.
I read this book last year and never connected it to this song. After seeing your comment & registering, I'm blown away. Thank you so much for taking the time to point this out, it makes it all the more special. Everything's connected.
True story:
Some months ago I was going through a rough patch in my life. Lost my job, girlfriend dumped me, couldn't afford to go back to university. I was really feeling depressed. One night I was driving back home and I was convinced that I was going to kill myself when I got home. I was listening to my personal Spotify playlist, and when I was about 15 minutes from home this song came on. I'm really into psychedelic rock so the guitar at the beginning kept me listening, even though I had never heard this song in my life. Then the lyrics came.... I've never been so deeply touched in my life. I even cried all the way home. Went to bed instead of killing myself. Later that week I not only got hired on at another job, but met a beautiful woman that I am now dating.
This song saved my life and, to this day, I have no idea how it ended up on a playlist only I can add songs to.
Peace and spread love.
peace and GOD
It's not time to go home. You have a mission to complete.
psychedelic rock isn't just a music to hear,it's a way of life,and when you love psychdelic rock then you sure love yourself and life!
Thomas Lee
Awesome!
Eddie was very underrated funkadelic made some of the best rock music ever they could proudly stand along sabbath, kiss, zeppilin, and the stones
chris edwards Better
much much better!!!
I totally agree with you!
500,000 %
I will trust in the Lord will do the unexpected for me soon in my life I could never imagine or have dream of to move forward here I am Lord guide me and lead to remain steadfast my God's grace is sufficient yes Lord help us Lord for I am a living testimony of your grace and mercy I lay all my burdens down to you Lord let not my heart be heavy and burden down heal and restore our peace and hope in us and around us give the strength to rise above all to get back up glory hallelujah thank you Lord for your grace and mercy father God in the name of Jesus and the Holy Ghost Amen
Amen
This song has been in my mind since 1975 I knew it was truthful at 67 still listening, still applicable. Totally woke.
Agreed, I am 68 and have listening since the 70s until now, it aroused my soul as truthful I just kept it to myself year in year out.
The lyrics to the song are loosely based a book called "As a Man Thinketh", a literary essay by James Allen, published in 1902.
Also the basis of The Law of Attraction (you reap what you sew)
Best wishes to all!
Thank you!! I will read this.
Thanks, Vincent! I have wondered about this for many years!
James Allen is one of my fav
Man one of the greatest songs ever . This song always had a special place in my heart but listening to this on shrooms ... man I cried like a little baby .
Cried my soul out , leaned on my window and loooked at my city at night and just bawled . One of the most beautiful nights ever . Never felt so at peace as that night . The impact this song had on my life is huge , ty Funkadelic and specially to Eddie !
PLAY ON ...
Crazy how shrooms can make you see deep into things one don't normally think about on a regular basis and make you you have an appreciation for life itself because life is beautiful and we don't seem to recognize that day to day.
When I first heard this, and understood it. The concept of FUNKADELIC became clear. 68 years later.
Wisest words ever spoken.
It's from the book "as a man thinkith" by James Allen
@@markbroad119 bro “free your mind”….let someone enjoy the party and in turn they will find the actual book because they’re inspired to do so
Inspiration for ALL walks of Life, the lyrics are so true. I wish the views for this video was 6,000,000,000,000 instead of 12,000 because EVERYONE in the WORLD needs to hear such knowledge..
Thank-You Mr. George Clinton. Thank-You SO VERY MUCH!
When everything was lost and then I heard it randomly for the first time, it was like a map to find me again. No doubt since then I firmly believe that the universe, life, god, or who knows what, puts in our lives what we so desire, and gives us those answers that we need, in some way or another, with music, a poem, a book that for some reason you came across, a phrase you saw, a person, I firmly believe that everything that happens brings with it a message that we need to hear to became what we want.
2020 this is my favorite song ! 💚💚💚
I'm back talking to myself again, but ok... this song was made for the lonely hehe
2023 and this is still my go-to inspirationals
2024 who's here with me?!
One of best music I have ever heard
The words which George Clinton preaches here are the wisest words ever about the essense of life, to me anyway. This is just the most therapeutic song ever
The absence and major reduction of fear, in my current life has freed me. Glory to God. Peace.
This makes me soo happy. Fly on
great!
Digg
yeah this is a favorite too but 'i'll stay' is soooooo funky -i play it a little bit more than 'good thoughts,bad thoughts... but love the whole 'standing on the verge of getting it on' album.
For sure, going to request that this be one of the tunes played at my eventual funeral.
Doesnt it feel like youre floating through space and God is talking to you
Indeed, george clinton is genious, it´s amazing how he can play incredible funk and suddenly something like this!!!
THIS IS LARGELY BEFORE THE DEEP FUNK. they started out as gospel, doowap and went this before finding the funk tones.
this is the best!!!! thank you for the MASSIVE clip to accompany one of the best songs ever written ♥ thank you
your right! I realized that hazel was the one who played the guitar after a couple of months from that comment! thanks!
The Kingdom of heaven is within Free your mind and your ass will follow
This song creates a Ying yang energy
The tape was slowed down on the vocal the voice is GC!
Incredible song. INCREDIBLE. P-Funk4-Life
Spectacular my girlfriend sent me the link moving to say the least so thanks to both her for sharing it & you for posting it
thank you for the good vibes!
I. Love. This.
Eddie Hazels galactic ax and Ray Davis thumpasaurus vocals; simply mystical.
George Clinton on vocals man.
Thanks Cal! Glad u´ve enjoyed it, and thanks to ur gf for sharing it !
This helps so much. Thank you.
MASTERPIECE
I want to listen to this while being on mushrooms .. Free your mind and your ass will follow
so high i can touch the sky
9 people to stoned with to many tears in their eyes and missed the thumbs up button.
I'm so high.
This right here thou
I first heard this listening back in 1978 and watching my black light after a doob
Music.To.Good. Mind cannot compute! Mind cannot compute!!!! #MindGasm #EarGasm #Sheesh!!!!
The yin to maggot brains yang
EDDIE HAZEL BABIE!!!!
this tune is deep city; P-FUNK y'all.
LOVE FUNKADELIC I'm 22.
Devon Harris you’re 28 now still LOVE FUNKADELIC
Damn 32 now, how has life treated you
When I first heard this I knew that it was truthful, right there in Bed Stuy pre gentrification .
NOW I see where Miguel's "Do You" inspiration came from.
Listening to this on mushrooms
I wish there was a crisp copy of this it sounds like it’s so good but I can tell this is not in its highest form.
Here is the link to read the book or freely download it (pdf). Go to - the big hump dot com - and go to writers and then click Walter Humphries. I apologize for the crazy 'link' as a way to get to the book (for free), but youtube won't allow links in comments. I loved reading this book. It was nice to discover one of the influences behind George Clinton. This book still influences many people today. Motivational speakers and preachers freely quote from the book but never acknowledge the source.
The ancient Egyptians knew all of this and a whole lot more.
💯👌
ASE'! This is some of the ancient wisdom that had been lost, buried, hidden for thousands of years! Our ancestors had this knowledge but humanity is becoming more conscious with each passing day. George Clinton knew also Earth, Wind and Fire. They were trying to tell us back then.
listen to the inter voice,a higher wisdom is at work for you!
swinging down sweet chariot stops and let me ride.
whoever disliked this voted for mitt romney
And the Bushes if they were old enough.
😂😂
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I think the vocal is by Ray Davis.
No it's George Clinton with tape speed slowed down
this is >> maggot brain
Oni0n Principle yes. 1a and 1b though.
I agree, Clinton is a mastermind, but the guitar work is from Eddie Hazel. This is all about Eddie.
João Vilela and Tawl Ross
Long time Funkadelic. Can someone tell me who is playing rhythm guitar on this?
Eddie Hazel
Thanks. Long live the "P"
Eddie Hazel
free your mind & you're ass will follow...amen
there is a song for every mooth
how is the movie called?
silena , It is called Contact, year 2007, with Jodie Foster and MM
do you know what's the name of the film in the video?
Contact
from which film is the first part?
Contact - starring Jodie Foster
contact
ray davis voice is hypnotic
that's not Ray...That's George Clinton. Speed it up and you can hear
clearly it is George. Fly On Children.........
Who is this ray davis. that is g clinton.
No? That's is ray Davis talking on this i had this when it came out in mid 74 i no about funkadelic....
It's Clinton
No u do not...KNOW. but I ain't mad at ya.
Sto.need
No the vocals are George Clinton.
DJ Frane brought me here
Contact ( 1997).
PEACE PIPE PLEASE SIR.
It's the same voice on the intro of gamin on you, because the voice is deep does make it sting ray davis.
YAAAAAS !!!