Disco Inferno
50 Cent vs. The Trammps Lyrics
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(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
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
The song "Disco Inferno" by The Trammps, famously remixed by 50 Cent, is all about the explosive energy of disco music and the party atmosphere it creates. The lyrics describe a scene of people getting loose on the roof of a high-rise building, with the disco music and dancing escalating into a frenzy. The chorus, "Burn baby burn disco inferno, burn that mother down," adds a slightly ominous element to the song, suggesting that the party is getting out of control and may need to be brought to an end.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the self-destructive nature of the disco scene, with the singer unable to get enough of the "satisfaction" that comes from dancing and partying. The heat of the energy radiates upward, with "music in the air" above the singer's head, indicating that the party is taking over the entire building. The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus and the repeated refrain, "Burn baby burn."
Overall, the lyrics of "Disco Inferno" capture the exuberant, high-energy nature of disco music, but also hint at its potentially dangerous and self-destructive side. The repeated chorus, with its blend of celebration and threat, helps to create a sense of excitement and danger that perfectly captures the pulsing rhythms of late-70s disco.
Line by Line Meaning
(Burn baby burn)
The situation is heating up and escalating quickly
(Burn baby burn)
The situation is still heating up and escalating quickly
(Burn baby burn)
The situation is still heating up and escalating quickly
(Burn baby burn)
The situation has reached a boiling point and something needs to happen
To my surprise, one hundred stories high
The party is on the rooftop of a tall building
People getting loose y'all, getting down on the roof
Everyone is dancing and having a good time on the rooftop
Folks are screaming, out of control
The partygoers are excited and losing their minds
It was so entertaining when the boogie started to explode
The party got even more exciting when the dancing became more intense
I heard somebody say
Someone in the crowd said
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin')
The excitement of the party is contagious and spreads from person to person
I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct
The party is so good, it's causing me to lose control and go crazy
The heat was on, rising to the top
The excitement and energy level of the party is getting stronger and stronger
Everybody going strong, and that is when my spark got hot
The party is filled with people who are excited and energetic, which is igniting my own excitement
I heard somebody say
Someone in the crowd said
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down y'all
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
Up above my head
Above me
I hear music in the air
I can hear music in the distance
That makes me know
That makes me realize
There's a party somewhere
There must be another party happening nearby
Satisfaction came in a chain reaction (Burnin')
The excitement of the party is contagious and spreads from person to person
I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct
The party is so good, it's causing me to lose control and go crazy
The heat was on, rising to the top
The excitement and energy level of the party is getting stronger and stronger
Everybody going strong, and that is when my spark got hot
The party is filled with people who are excited and energetic, which is igniting my own excitement
I heard somebody say
Someone in the crowd said
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
(Burn baby burn) disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
(Burn baby burn)
The situation is heating up and escalating quickly
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
disco inferno
The party is so hot, it's like a disco inferno
(Burn baby burn) burn that mother down
Keep the energy level up by burning the dance floor down
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: LEROY GREEN, TYRONE KERSEY
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