Inner City was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1988 by producer Kevin Saunde… Read Full Bio ↴Inner City was formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1988 by producer Kevin Saunderson. He enlisted the talent of Chicago native Paris Grey to perform vocals for the tracks on what would become some of the most memorable club anthems all time, beginning with 1988's smash hit "Big Fun."

Inner City's debut album, also entitled "Big Fun" (Virgin Records, US) / "Paradise" (elsewhere) was released in 1989. The second single from the debut LP was the smash hit "Good Life," which has become one of Inner City's most memorable tracks gaining major airplay on MTV and peaking at #4 on the UK charts. The debut album also spawned a few other club hits such as "Do You Love What You Feel" and "Ain't Nobody Better."

Kevin Saunderson went on to release three more albums under the Inner City name: 1990's "Fire," 1992's "Praise," and 1993's "Testament," which all yielded successful singles but could not match the chart-topping "Big Fun" and "Good Life."

Big Fun
Inner City Lyrics

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We don't really need a crowd to have a party
Just a funky beat, and you to get it started and oh
We'll dance the night away
We're having big fun
And the party's just begun, yeah
We're having big fun
Big fun

It won't take a lot of thought for you to do it
You just feel the groove, and baby then you move it and oh
Oh, dance the night away
We're having big fun
And the party's just begun yeah, yeah yeah yeah
We're having big fun
Big fun

I think you're ready, ready
Now it's time to join the party, baby
Let's get stoned into the pool
If you make your body move
Oh, oh, tonight

We're having big fun
The party's just begun, yeah
We're having big fun
Big fun

We're having big fun

We're having big fun
The party's just begun, yeah
We're having big fun
Big fun

We're having big fun

The party's just begun, yeah
We're having big fun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Inner City's song "Big Fun" convey the idea that having a good time doesn't require anything elaborate. The song suggests that all someone needs is a good beat and some enthusiasm to get the party going. The repetition of the phrase "we're having big fun" reinforces the idea that the experience of enjoying oneself is what's most important. The song also ditches the traditional idea of a party needing a large crowd to be a good time, suggesting that the feeling of the individuals involved dancing to the music can be just as rewarding.

The lyrics also suggest a spirit of spontaneity, with lines like "It won't take a lot of thought for you to do it/You just feel the groove, and baby then you move it." This attitude towards dancing fits well with the simple, catchy melody and the rhythmic beat. Overall, "Big Fun" encourages listeners to embrace the moment, to let go of inhibitions, and to immerse themselves in the music.

Line by Line Meaning

We don't really need a crowd to have a party
We don't require a large group of people to celebrate

Just a funky beat, and you to get it started and oh
All we need is some cool music and someone to start dancing

We'll dance the night away
We'll groove until sunrise

We're having big fun
We're experiencing pure, unadulterated joy

And the party's just begun, yeah
And the celebration has only just commenced

Big fun
An incredible good time

It won't take a lot of thought for you to do it
You don't have to think too hard to have fun

You just feel the groove, and baby then you move it and oh
All you have to do is get into the beat, and your body will naturally start moving

Oh, dance the night away
Groove until sunrise

I think you're ready, ready
I believe you're prepared

Now it's time to join the party, baby
It's time to become part of the celebration

Let's get stoned into the pool
Let's jump into the pool

If you make your body move
Allow your body to move to the sound

Oh, oh, tonight
Today's the day

The party's just begun, yeah
The party has just started

We're having big fun
We're experiencing pure, unadulterated joy

Big fun
An incredible good time

We're having big fun
We're experiencing pure, unadulterated joy

The party's just begun, yeah
The celebration is just opening up

We're having big fun
We're experiencing unbridled ecstasy

Big fun
An incredible good time

We're having big fun
We're experiencing pure, unadulterated joy

The party's just begun, yeah
The celebration is just beginning

We're having big fun
We're experiencing pure, unadulterated joy

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shanna Jackson, James Pennington, Forrest Art, Kevin Saunderson

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