Kato & The AllyKats

Lyrics

THE POCKET
Written by Kato Hammond

Listen up everybody, I got something to say
About a concept that's vital, in every single way
It's called the pocket, and it's where the beat resides
It's the foundation of the groove, the rhythm that provides
You gotta feel it, you gotta sense it, and you gotta know
That if you're out of the pocket, you're out of the flow

It's more than just timing, it's a feeling you can't fake
You gotta be in sync with the music, make no mistake
It's a connection between the drummer - the drummer and the bass
It's a pocket so tight, you'll never lose your place
It's a secret weapon, a groove that's so deep
It's what makes you wanna move your feet

I'm talking about the pocket, the pocket, don't you ever forget
It's the heartbeat of the music, the rhythm you can't reject
Stay in the pocket, and you'll never go wrong
Keeps it in the groove going all night long

Keep that thing in the pocket, yall
Keep that thing in the pocket, now
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe, yall
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe now

Now, the guitar, and the horns, the keys, and all the rest
They all got their place, but if you wanna past that test
Unless they're locked in, with the drummer and the bass
Then they're all together, in one tight embrace
It's the beat that counts, it's the beat that matters
Stay in the pocket, and nothing else will shatter

From go-go to hip-hop, to R&B and soul
The pocket's always there, it's the key to the goal
It's the foundation of the music, the heartbeat of the sound
It's the reason people dance, the reason they stick around
So if you wanna make it, if you want to shine
Stay in the pocket, and you'll be just just fine

The pocket, the pocket, don't you ever forget
It's the heartbeat of the music, the rhythm you can't reject
Stay in the pocket, and you'll never go wrong
Keeps it in the groove going all night long

Keep that thing in the pocket, yall
Keep that thing in the pocket, now
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe, yall
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe now

I said keep that thing in the pocket, yall
Keep that thing in the pocket, now
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe, yall
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe now

Keep that thing in the pocket, yall
I said keep that thing in the pocket, now
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe, yall
Keep it in the pocket where you know it's gonna be safe now

Let's vamp it on out

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