better by the pound

Title of song: Better By The Pound Artist: Funkadelic Title of album: Let's Take It to the Stage Year of first release: 1975 Trivia: Description of music: Complete tabs at site with complete tabs Songwriters: George Clinton, Grace Cook (aka Eddie Hazel) Memorable Lyrics:

"Feeling good is the bait, Satan uses to fish for you and me/Comfort is the poison when it's the spirit he wants to kill"
"There's a tidal wave of mysticism/Surging through our jet-aged generation"

Complete lyrics at the Motherpage This song is an indictment of modern society, accusing Americans of self-absorption and the search for comfort at all costs. The chorus ("There's a tidal wave of mysticism/Surging through our jet-aged generation") claims the singers' generation is rising above the materialistic consumerism of their parents because they are tired of modern progress leading to sterility and boredom. Personnel:

Lead Vocals: Garry Shider, Eddie Hazel
Bass: Billy Bass Nelson

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