Funky Crime
Red Hot Chili Peppers · Uplift Mofo Party Plan
I do what I want to do
Who said you could do what you do
I told you who told me to
I do what I want to do
I do what I want to do
Funky crime funky crime
Don't you know funk's colour's blind
Well I've committed a funky crime
Against a state of mind
Hey you mister interview
I don't have to answer you
This is what I grew into
Don't judge me and my soul stew
Funk is my attitude
Funk is my attitude
Funky crime funky crime
Don't you know funk's colour's blind
Well I've committed a funky crime
Against a state of mind
Barriers of race
In the media take place
Tellin' you there is no room
For what you do, don't budge
There's no groove to your cold gloom
And who made you the judge
Always room for funky tunes
And yes I funk it up
I funk it up
Funky boy
Meets a funky girl
Make it funky, baby
Cause the funk is crazy
Why do you do what you do
I do what I want to do
Who said you could do what you do
I told you who told me to
I do what I want to do
I do what I want to do
Funky crime funky crime
Don't you know funk's colour's blind
Well I've committed a funky crime
Against a state of mind
Funky crime
Funky crime
A funky funky crime
The crime is funky
Funky Crime
Funky Crime stands as a vibrant example of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' early funk-rock fusion, appearing on their 1987 album Uplift Mofo Party Plan. During this period, the band solidified their signature sound by blending slap bass techniques with energetic guitar riffs and rapid-fire vocals. The track captures the group's youthful exuberance and experimental approach before they achieved global superstardom. It reflects the musical exploration of the late 1980s, showcasing the chemistry between the band members as they navigated the transition from local favorites to a nationally recognized act. This recording remains a key song in their discography, illustrating the foundational elements that would define their subsequent commercial success and enduring influence on alternative rock.