“Flash Light” is one of Parliament’s most iconic recordings and a defining moment in the evolution of funk. The track is built around Bernie Worrell’s groundbreaking synthesizer bass line, which replaced traditional electric bass and gave the song its elastic, futuristic groove. Anchored by crisp drums and layered vocals, “Flash Light” emphasizes rhythm, repetition, and sonic space rather than harmonic complexity. Lyrically and conceptually, the song fits within Parliament’s Afrofuturist universe, using light as a metaphor for awareness, energy, and connection. Released in 1977, it became Parliament’s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard R&B chart and remains one of the most sampled and influential funk tracks in music history.