The group's lead-singer was Cynthia Johnson, and the rest of the group consisted of a changing group of session musicians. One of them was guitarist David Rivkin AKA David Z. who later on produced, mixed and wrote for many others and worked closely with Prince. Steven Greenberg wrote and produced most of the group's music.
Lipps, Inc. achieved popularity during the end of the disco era at the late 1970s and early 1980s and had one major international pop hit. "Funkytown" spent four weeks at number one on both the Hot 100 and on the Hot Dance Music/Club Play charts in the United States and was awarded a platinum record soon after its release. It reached number two in the United Kingdom and not only was a hit throughout the world back then, but also continuous to play an important role in today´s pop-culture (used in several movies, TV series, commercials, etc.).
Further singles failed to match their initial success (their only other Hot 100 entry was their debut single "Rock It", which peaked at #64 in 1979), however they had more dance club hits throughout the 1980s, including the Ace cover How Long in 1981, which reached #4 on the U.S. dance chart.
The group ceased recording after the album "4" in (1985), by then lead-singer Cynthia Johnson had already left the group and had been replaced by another singer that however couldn´t replace Johnson´s unmistakable lead vocals.
A rock version of "Funkytown" was covered by the Australia group Pseudo Echo in 1987 on their album Love An Adventure and reached the top of the charts there. "Funkytown" is one of the songs of the Shrek 2 movie soundtrack. The song "Funkytown" has had popular recognition again recently due to a mash-up of it with Soulwax's dance track NY Excuse appearing on the Soulwax remix album Nite Versions. The track is titled NY Lipps.
Steven Greenberg's son Neil has been on MTV's Made performing as a rapper as 'The Blizzard'. In that episode Greenberg made several appearances as well.
Addicted To The Night
Lipps Inc. Lyrics
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And dream the night away
I think about goin' out
I think about goin' out
I need a shot of the street
I wanna be alone in the dark
I could walk until it gets light
Lookin' for some kicks
Time to get a fix
Nighttime speed is what I need
Nighttime speed, what I need
I need a shot of the street
I wanna be alone in the dark
I could walk until it gets light
'Cause I'm addicted to the night
Optic neon curves
The light dissolves my nerves
The midnight sky get me high
The midnight sky get me high
I need a shot of the streets
I wanna be alone in the dark
I could walk until it gets light
'Cause I'm addicted to the night
Night turns into day
I need to get away
It's too bright in the light
It's too bright in the night
I need a shot of the street
I wanna be alone in the dark
I could walk until it gets light
'Cause I'm addicted to the night
I need a shot of the street
I wanna be alone in the dark
I could walk until it gets light
'Cause I'm addicted to the night
The lyrics to Lipps Inc.'s "Addicted to the Night" speak to a deep yearning for the nighttime and the excitement and stimulation that it brings. The singer explains that they dream all day and think about going out at night, needing a "shot of the street" and to be alone in the dark. They are addicted to the night and the energy it brings, wanting to find some kicks and nighttime speed to satisfy their desire for adventure.
The lyrics convey a sense of disconnection and restlessness, with the singer needing the darkness and neon lights to dissolve their nerves and bring them a sense of joy and excitement. They want to walk until it gets light out, hinting at a sense of escapism and rebellion against societal norms that dictate the sleep-wake cycle.
Overall, "Addicted to the Night" captures the allure of nightlife and the feeling of being alive in the darkness, with a pulsing beat and lyrics that speak to a desire for thrill-seeking and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
I just sleep all day
I spend most of my day sleeping
And dream the night away
During my waking hours, I think about how much I look forward to the night
I think about goin' out
I consider leaving my house
I need a shot of the street
I crave experiencing the sights and sounds of the outdoor world
I wanna be alone in the dark
I prefer the comfort and anonymity of experiencing the night without others around
I could walk until it gets light
I'm willing to experience the night for as long as possible
'Cause I'm addicted to the night
I have developed a strong attachment to the nighttime and desire it regularly
Lookin' for some kicks
I want to experience some kind of thrill or excitement
Time to get a fix
It's time for me to do something that satisfies my craving for excitement
Nighttime speed is what I need
I need to experience the energy and excitement of the night to feel satisfied
Optic neon curves
I enjoy the visual stimulation of neon lights and other types of bright decorations
The light dissolves my nerves
The nighttime environment helps me feel more relaxed and less anxious
The midnight sky get me high
The aesthetics of the the night sky has a positive effect on my moods and emotional well-being
Night turns into day
The night eventually comes to an end as day arrives
I need to get away
I feel the need to leave the area where I've been experiencing the night
It's too bright in the light
The brightness of the day can be overwhelming and unpleasant for me
It's too bright in the night
There is still too much light around even during the night time for my liking
I need a shot of the street
I feel compelled to experience the energy and excitement of the outside world
I wanna be alone in the dark
I feel most comfortable being alone while experiencing the nighttime environment
I could walk until it gets light
I am willing to experience as much of the nighttime world as possible until the day begins
'Cause I'm addicted to the night
My desire to experience the night is so strong that it has become an addiction
Contributed by Lillian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ricardo Espinola
FUÍ...SOY..y SERÉ ADICTO A LOS TEMAZOS DE LIPPS...SONABAN EN TODAS LAS DISCOS A LAS QUE FUÍ..
QUIEN ME QUITA LO BAILADO.!!!
Julio Miguel
Por fin la encontré la música
en esa época solo había importado en Ecuador Lo máximo en sonido pero recuerden que solo podrás apreciar seta música en un buen EQUIPO de sonido disfrutalo y bailalo
Marcelo Murdok
Excelente!!
Juan Angel Muñoz
Temazoooo
María Isabel Cartagena Faytong
Aquí por el edit de Rub N Tug, Slipps.
Tomislav Potočar
Continue INTERNATIONAL the PROGRAM for DAYS and NIGHTS !
Melissa Torres
Duran duran
Alejandro Urrutia
Melissa escucha Do you be live love de Durán Durán saludos...haber si lo escribí bien