Disco Inferno
Dread Zeppelin Lyrics

In up above my head, I hear music in the air
I can hear music playing in the distance, indicating that a party is happening somewhere nearby.

That makes me know there's a party somewhere
The music in the air is a clear sign that a party is taking place nearby or in the distance.

Burn, baby, burn
This is a repeated lyric, meant to encourage listeners to let loose and have a good time at the party.

To my surprise, one hundred storeys high
The party is taking place on the rooftop of a building that is at least one hundred storeys high or a metaphorical way of saying, the party is huge.

People getting loose, y'all, they're getting down on the roof
The partygoers are dancing and having fun on the rooftop.

Folks are screaming out of control, it was so entertaining
The party is so wild that people are screaming uncontrollably, which is entertaining to watch.

When that boogie-woogie started to explode
The energy and excitement of the party is building up to a frenzy, and it feels explosive like a boogie-woogie beat.

I heard somebody say
Someone at the party said something notable or exciting.

Disco Inferno, burn that mother down
This is a call to action to let loose and have fun at the party by dancing and getting wild. Disco Inferno is a metaphor for the party, and the mother is the metaphorical building housing the party.

Satisfaction came in a chain reaction
The fun and excitement of the party led to a feeling of satisfaction in the partygoers, which fueled more excitement and energy.

I couldn't get enough, so I had to self-destruct
The party was so enjoyable and addictive that the singer had to let loose and go wild until they reached a breaking point, or self-destructed.

The heat was on and it was rising to the top
The atmosphere of the party was hot and intense, and the energy of the party was reaching a peak.

Everybody's going strong that is when my spark got hot
Everyone at the party was having fun and letting loose, which ignited a spark in the singer to join in and have a good time as well.

Burn, baby, baby, won't you burn, burn
This is a repeated lyric meant to inspire listeners to keep the excitement and energy of the party going by letting loose and having fun.

On a cold and gray Chicago morn
This line is the opening to the song 'In the Ghetto' which is intertwined with 'Disco Inferno.' It sets the scene for a bleak environment.

A poor little baby child is born in the ghetto
The lyrics speak to the difficulties of life in impoverished urban neighborhoods where children grow up with few opportunities.

And if there's one thing that you don't need
The poverty and challenges of life in the ghetto make it so that people don't need another mouth to feed, as the artist suggests in the following line.

It's another hungry mouth to feed in the ghetto
The people living in impoverished areas cannot afford the cost of feeding more mouths, as it is already difficult enough to provide for themselves.

People, don't you understand
This is a plea for attention and understanding from those who may not know what life is like in impoverished neighborhoods.

That the child don't need a helping hand in the ghetto
Children growing up in the ghetto don't just need a helping hand, they need significant community investment, commitment and follow through to make a meaningful impact.

And a hungry little boy with a runny nose
This line describes a specific child living in the ghetto who is experiencing extreme poverty and hardship.

Plays in the street as the cold wind blows in the ghetto
The child described in the previous line has little else to do than play in the crowded and dirty streets of the ghetto, often in harsh conditions.

So he starts to roam the streets at night
This indicates the troubling path that can often be seen as the only option for young people in impoverished communities--roaming the streets at night, alone and vulnerable.

And he learns how to steal and he learns how to fight in the ghetto
The lack of opportunities and resources, coupled with the challenges of life in the ghetto, often lead youth to engage in less than positive activities, such as theft and fighting.

And then he buys a gun and he steals a car
The implication is that these young people continue down a negative path often leading to more serious and dangerous criminal activity.

And he drives away but he don't get far in the ghetto
The destructive paths that youth can take in impoverished neighborhoods often lead to limited outcomes, with very little chance for escape or success.

As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
This line further speaks to the difficult paths faced by young people in impoverished neighborhoods-- an 'angry young man' surrounded by others in a similar situation.

Face down on the street with a gun in his hand in the ghetto
This line describes a tragic and violent scenario where a young person from the ghetto becomes yet another victim of violence.

Oh, baby, baby, burn that disco down
This final line echoes the repeated lyric of the song, encouraging partygoers to keep the excitement and energy going long into the night.

You're gonna burn, you're gonna burn
This reiteration of the repeated lyric emphasizes the intensity and excitement that should be present at the party.

Burn, burn, burn burn
This line emphasizes the importance of letting go and having a good time beyond the constraints and challenges of everyday life.

Burn it down
This line is a call to action for partygoers to let loose and enjoy the party to the fullest extent possible.

Let the good times roll
This line emphasizes the importance of creating moments of fun and excitement in our lives, even amidst difficult times.

Get us loose as a goose
This line encourages partygoers to let go and enjoy the moment, without worry or restraint.

And burn, baby let the good times roll with me
This final line is an invitation for others to join in and have a good time at the party, creating a fun and memorable experience together.