Disco Illusion
Stephen Encinas Lyrics
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Disco time
Smoky lights are dimmed and flashing
You and I
In a trance hugging and kissing
In a maze
Strobing lights losing direction
Your sweet loving and affection
It's Friday night, Disco ecstasy
All wrong is right, A hazy illusion
Five-day week
With each day full of frustration
Struggling for
A life tube remuneration
Up at five
Full night's rest and still you're tired
Must work hard
Cause if you don't you would be fired
It's Friday night, just let me be
All wrong is right, A hazy illusion
Shirley Do
And Shubby Dum were going steady
But it seems
For discos they weren't yet ready
Shubby drank
And was caught in an illusion
Angry Do
Broke all communication
It's Friday night, you can lose your key
All wrong is right, A hazy illusion
The song "Disco Illusion" by Stephen Encinas is a classic disco anthem that captures the escapism of the disco era. The lyrics depict the joys and pains of life in the 70s and how the disco scene provided an escape from the daily grind. The song opens with the image of a dimly lit dance floor surrounded by smoky lights that are flashing. The singer is in a trance, hugging and kissing someone special while the strobe lights add to the illusion of being lost in time. The lyrics go on to describe the frustrations of a five-day work week when each day is full of frustration, and the only respite is the hope of a Friday night disco rendezvous. The lyrics capture the mindset of people during that time period, who were struggling to make ends meet and sought a temporary escape through disco.
The bridge of the song features the names Shirley Do and Shubby Dum, who are going steady but not quite ready for the disco scene. Shubby drinks too much and gets caught up in an illusion, causing Do to break all communication. The lyrics serve as a warning against the dangers of losing oneself in the disco scene to the point of self-destruction.
Overall, the song is a testament to the cultural significance of disco music and the era it represents. It showcases the power of music to transport people to another world and provide a momentary escape from the struggles of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Disco time
It's time for disco, let's party
Smoky lights are dimmed and flashing
The lights are dimmed and flashing, creating a smoky atmosphere
You and I
In a trance hugging and kissing
We are in a hypnotic trance, holding and kissing each other
In a maze
Strobing lights losing direction
The flashing lights are making it hard to navigate, feels like being lost in a maze
Blinded by
Your sweet loving and affection
Your loving and affectionate behavior is overwhelming me
It's Friday night, Disco ecstasy
All wrong is right, A hazy illusion
It's Friday night, everyone's in a disco frenzy, anything goes, it's all a blur
Five-day week
With each day full of frustration
After a grueling week of work, every day felt like a hassle
Struggling for
A life tube remuneration
Working hard to make ends meet, to earn a living
Up at five
Full night's rest and still you're tired
Waking up early and sleeping for a full night, yet still feeling tired
Must work hard
Cause if you don't you would be fired
Must work hard, otherwise the job is on the line
Shirley Do
And Shubby Dum were going steady
But it seems
For discos they weren't yet ready
Shirley and Shubby were in a steady relationship, but it looks like they weren't ready for the disco scene
Shubby drank
And was caught in an illusion
Angry Do
Broke all communication
Shubby drank and lost touch with reality, making Shirley angry and causing her to stop talking to him
It's Friday night, you can lose your key
All wrong is right, A hazy illusion
It's Friday night, anything can happen, everything seems like a blur
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Stephen Encinas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheStudeo74
Play it in the middle of your set and feel the crowd following your choices
@tomhargrove6469
Im so lucky to have a copy of this.. some serious disco here
@ThePacificwestland
How about posting the side 2 of this record, it might be a good song too.
@FinleyGomez
Congrats! You now own a 2000$ record
@UBZUKki
That bass effect is fuckin irresistible
@jamisonlee9611
+UBZUKKI sounds kind of like an envelope filter on a subtle, lower setting.
@prone69
Probably a hint of qtron in there with all the other settings, the bass player is still active as far as I know and big on soca
@RolandBossio
DAMN YES
@norirak4829
This is my first times hearing this song??? It's amazing, i"ve must of replayed it about five times staight!!!!
@joshgellis3292
It is EPIC, weird and disturbing all at once. lol.