"Funkytown" held a unique record for reaching the number one spot in 28 countries, more than any other single release until Madonna's "Hung Up" reached number one in 41 countries in 2005. It reached the top spot in the United States, Germany, Canada, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, the Netherlands, and Australia, among many others.
Funky Town
Lipps Inc. Lyrics
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To a town that's right for me
Town to get 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
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Gotta move on
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Gotta make a move
To a town that's right for me
Town to get 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
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Won't you take me to
Funkytown?
Take me, won't you take me?
Take me, won't you take me?
Take me, won't you take me?
Take me, won't you take me?
I wanna go to Funkytown
I wanna go to Funkytown
I wanna go to Funkytown
I wanna go to Funkytown
The lyrics of Lipps Inc.'s "Funky Town" are about the desire to escape boredom and head to a place that's filled with energy and excitement. The singer talks about the need to make a move to a town that's right for them, a town that will keep them grooving with some energy. The repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the urgency of making a change and the desire to leave their current situation behind. The singer pleads with someone to take them to Funky Town, a place that symbolizes freedom and fun.
The lyrics are simple, but the message is powerful. The song has become an anthem for those who want to break free from their routine and experience something new. The catchy beat and infectious melody make it a song that's hard to resist dancing to. Lipps Inc. perfectly captured the spirit of the disco era with "Funky Town."
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta make a move
I need to take action
To a town that's right for me
I need to find a suitable place for me
Town to get me movin'
A place that will stimulate me
Keep me groovin' with some energy
A place that will maintain my creative and active spirit
Well, I talk about it, talk about it
I cannot stop thinking and speaking about this
Talk about it, talk about it
Repeatedly expressing my desire for this
Talk about, talk about
Continuing the conversation about this
Talk about movin'
Talking about moving to this new place
Gotta move on
I must continue moving forward
Won't you take me to Funkytown?
I am requesting to be taken to this wonderful, exciting place
Take me, won't you take me?
Please, I beg you to take me
I wanna go to Funkytown
My desire is to go to this fantastic town
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE GREENBERG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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2024 and still rocking 🕺🏻
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@Wojtekone88
A few of my Mexican neighbours keep listening to this song and they must love it because I can hear somebody screaming every time it comes on
@Ollieraccoon
Oh wow, we must live In the same neighborhood!
@Wojtekone88
@@Ollieraccoon Just scroll down to see your comment and holy fuck is that one good😅
@MusculosoSoftwares
same bro!
@mikeforge6902
It's a certified hood classic on this side of the river 👌🏻
@sportstacker56
What's the meme here please tell me
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