Bring me that lickin' stick.
Mama, come here quick,
Bring me that lickin' stick.
People standin',
Standin' in a trance.
Sister out in the backyard
Doin' the outside dance." - Meaning and context.">
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Licking Stick – Licking Stick, written with Bobby Byrd and Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (1968)
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Mama, come here quick,
Bring me that lickin' stick.
Mama, come here quick,
Bring me that lickin' stick.
People standin',
Standin' in a trance.
Sister out in the backyard
Doin' the outside dance.

— James Brown

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Mama, come here quick,
Bring me that lickin' stick.
Mama, come here quick,
Bring me that lickin' stick.
People standin',
Standin' in a trance.
Sister out in the backyard
Doin' the outside dance." in the context of "Licking Stick – Licking Stick, written with Bobby Byrd and Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (1968)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

Source: Wikiquote: "James Brown" (Song lyrics) The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app

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James Brown

About James Brown

James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.