The song centers on a man's encounter with a girl who is the . While the narrator is unimpressed by traditional dances like The Jerk, The Monkey, or The Chicken, he is captivated by her "totally deep" performance of The Freak . The refrain "not just knee deep, she was totally deep" emphasizes her complete immersion in the rhythm and the funk. Key Contributors
Used portions of the song in "Who Am I? (What's My Name?)" . Funkadelic - (Not Just) Knee Deep
The track is widely considered a "blueprint" for rhythm, influencing future generations through its heavy use in hip-hop sampling. The song centers on a man's encounter with a girl who is the