Can You Get To That

Title of song: Can You Get To That

Artist: Funkadelic

Title of album: Maggot Brain

Year of first release: 1971

This song features Bernie Worrell's organ. It begins as an acoustic number, then grows gradually harder. It is a rewrite of a song by The Parliaments and is heavily influenced by gospel music stylistically.

Songwriters: George Clinton, Ernie Harris

Memorable Lyrics:

• "When you base your love on credit/And your loving days are done/Checks you signed with a-love and kisses/Later come back signed 'insufficient funds'"

Complete lyrics at the Motherpage

Another breakup song, the singer of "Can You Get To That" reminisces about older days, and bitterly blames his former partner for the breakup (see lyrics quoted above). The titular line (repeated as part of the chorus) is asking if the former lover understands the various accusations and statements.

Personnel

• Lead Vocals: Garry Shider
• Backup Vocals: Pat & Diane Lewis, Rose Williams, Ray Davis, Bernie Worrell, George Clinton
• Drums: Fuzzy Haskins