Alvin And The Chipmunks
Alvin An The Chipmunks - Lyrics


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Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me.
Time to keep me movin',
Keep me groovin' with some energy.

Well, I talk about it, talk about it,
Talk about it, talk about it.
Talk about, talk about, talk about movin'.
Gotta move on.
Gotta move on.
Gotta move on.

(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.

Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me.
Town to keep me movin',
Keep me groovin' with some energy.

Well, I talk about it, talk about it,
Talk about it, talk about it.
Talk about, talk about, talk about movin'.
Gotta move on.
Gotta move on.
Gotta move on.

(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
Come on every body
Sitting up and down
Lets get up and go
In the Funkytown
With ya hands up high
Now take it down low
Come on everybody
It's time to go!

(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.
(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.




(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to
(Oh yeah)Funkytown.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Funkytown," by Alvin and The Chipmunks, express the desire of the singer to find a town that will give them the energy to keep going and keep grooving. The chorus repeats the phrase "Won't you take me to Funkytown?" as the singer tries to persuade someone to take them to this ideal town. The song is an upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to move their bodies and get into the groove.


The repetition of the phrase "talk about it" in the verses suggests that the singer has been discussing this idea of finding the right place for a while. The lyrics express the idea that the singer is not content with where they are and that they need to make a move to find their groove. The chorus encourages listeners to join in the quest to find this perfect place.


Overall, the song is a fun and upbeat dance track that encourages listeners to get up and move. It offers a glimpse into the world of Alvin and The Chipmunks and their journey to find the perfect place to keep them grooving.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me.
I need to find a place that suits my needs.


Time to keep me movin', Keep me groovin' with some energy.
It's time for me to stay active and lively with enthusiasm.


Well, I talk about it, talk about it, Talk about it, talk about it. Talk about, talk about, talk about movin'.
I keep discussing and referring to moving until it becomes a reality.


Gotta move on. Gotta move on. Gotta move on.
I have to keep progressing and cannot stay in the same place.


(Oh yeah)Won't you take me to (Oh yeah)Funkytown.
I wish to be taken to a lively and funky place.


Come on every body Sitting up and down Lets get up and go In the Funkytown With ya hands up high Now take it down low Come on everybody It's time to go!
Let's all stand up and get ready to dance and head over to Funkytown; let's get excited and be free.




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE GREENBERG

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