Funkadelic, Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him | Wacky Wednesday

In the 27^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him,” performed by Funkadelic.

Do you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze, break down, and explore songs from various musicians of various genres that can be considered unique, unusual, or ‘wacky.’  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  With the background established, in the 27^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him”, performed by Funkadelic. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence!

“Jimmy’s got a little bit of bitch in him.” Um, excuse me? Say what, now, Funkadelic 👀? “The bitch in him / Upsets the Jim.” Wow 😮.  You read and heard correctly, folks! And, at least the words rhyme – him and Jim, that is! “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him” is the sixth/penultimate track from the band’s 1974 album, Standing On The Verge Of Getting It On. George Clinton and Grace Hazel Cook wrote this bitchy song about Jim.  At first glance at the song title, and the use of ‘female dog,’ you would think this might be a controversial, potentially homophobic, and narrow-minded portrayal of a non-heterosexual man.  That is not the case.  Promoting acceptance, “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him” was progressive for the time.

From the get-go, “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him” is playful and tongue-in-cheek.  The song is infectious with sing-along vibes.  The chorus, excerpted above, is EVERYTHING. Beyond the superb sung vocals, there are spoken, narrated vocals that philosophize about Jimmy:

“Reality can be a-stiff sometimes

But then again, it can be flexible

Depending on the angle of the dangle

Increased by the heat of the meat

And with the proposition that all men are not created equal

So why frown?

Yeah, even the sun go down

We’ll call it mixed emotions for now

Play on, Jimmy.”

Maybe philosophize is too generous… Sure, we get “all men are not created equal,” but there is also speak of stiffness, dangling, and meat… 👀 The second narrated section is similar, incorporating words like hard, a-swinging, and that dangle again. Funkadelic makes their point that not every man is built the same, and in the case of Jimmy, he is not into women.  Musically, “Jimmy’s” is the sugar, honey, iced tea, too.  There are sickening riffs, specifically from the guitar and piano. Digging into the musical underpinnings, there are some badass harmonic moments. Not only were Funkadelic progressive in thought (Note: I’m not sure if saying someone has bitch in them would fly today, mind you 😏 ), but the music slays, slays, slays! 10 out of 10! “Jimmy’s Got a Little Bit of Bitch in Him” equals totally bitchin’ 🤭 🤘!