Disco Inferno
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(Burn baby burn)
(Burn baby burn)
(Burn baby burn)
(Burn baby burn)

To my surprise, one hundred stories high
People getting loose y'all, getting down on the roof
Folks are screaming, out of control
It was so entertaining when the boogie started to explode
I heard somebody say

(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down

Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin')
I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct
The heat was on, rising to the top
Everybody going strong, and that is when my spark got hot
I heard somebody say

(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down y'all
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down

Up above my head
I hear music in the air
That makes me know
There's a party somewhere

Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin')
I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct
The heat was on, rising to the top
Everybody going strong, and that is when my spark got hot
I heard somebody say

(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down

(Burn baby burn)
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down




(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps describe the wild and energetic atmosphere of a disco party. The singer describes being at a party on the roof of a building that was so overpacked with people that it felt out of control. The music was so infectious that the boogie (or dance) started to explode, and everyone was participating. The phrase "Burn baby burn" is repeated throughout the song, implying that the energy of the party is so intense that it feels like it's on fire.


The lyrics also describe a sense of self-destruction that comes with the satisfaction of losing oneself in the music. The singer couldn't get enough of it, so they had to "self-destruct." The beat of the music is described as rising to the top, with everyone going strong. The final verse describes the sound of music in the air, which makes the singer aware that there's a party happening somewhere. The repetition of the phrase "burn that mother down" is used to emphasize the intensity and passion of the party-goers.


Line by Line Meaning

(Burn baby burn)
A call to ignite a fire, symbolizing the energy and excitement of the disco era


(To my surprise, one hundred stories high)
The epicenter of the party is at the rooftop of a skyscraper, signifying the grandiosity and extravagance of the disco scene


(People getting loose y'all, getting down on the roof)
The enthusiasm of the crowd is palpable as they dance energetically and freely on the rooftop


(Folks are screaming, out of control)
The partygoers are letting loose and losing themselves in the music, cheering and shouting with abandon


(It was so entertaining when the boogie started to explode)
The excitement builds up as the music reaches a crescendo and the crowd goes wild


(I heard somebody say)
Amidst the chaos and noise, someone utters the phrase that ignites the fire and becomes the anthem for the disco era


(Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin'))
The enjoyment and euphoria of the music spread from person to person like a contagious spark, causing a burning desire for more


(I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct)
The intensity of the music is so consuming that it becomes self-destructive, yet irresistible


(The heat was on, rising to the top)
The energy and excitement of the music reach an all-time high, with everyone caught up in the fever of the moment


(Everybody going strong, and that is when my spark got hot)
The collective power and passion of the crowd intensifies, fueling the individual's own desire for the music and the party


(Up above my head)
The music is so loud and overwhelming that it feels all-encompassing, as if it's coming from the sky itself


(I hear music in the air)
The pervasive and ubiquitous nature of the disco music is truly atmospheric and magical


(That makes me know)
The music is more than just audible, it's a sensory experience that tells the individual that there's a party happening somewhere


(There's a party somewhere)
The music is a universal call to dance and celebration, transcending all boundaries and bringing people together


(Burn that mother down y'all)
The phrase becomes a continuous loop, signifying the endless energy and excitement of the disco era




Lyrics © Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: LEROY GREEN, TYRONE KERSEY

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