Disco Inferno
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Burn baby burn! Burn baby burn! Burn baby burn! Burn baby burn!
Burnin'!

To mass fires, yes! One hundred stories high
People gettin' loose y'all gettin' down on the roof Do you hear?
(The folks are flaming) Folks were screamin' out of control
It was so entertainin' when the boogie started to explode
I heard somebody say

Burn baby burn! Disco inferno!
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Burn baby burn! Disco inferno!
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Burnin'!

Satisfaction (uhu hu hu) came in the chain reaction
(Burnin') I couldn't get enough, (till I had to self-destroy) so I had to
self destruct, (uhu hu hu)
The heat was on (burnin'), rising to the top, huh!
Everybody's goin' strong (uhu hu hu)
And that is when my spark got hot
I heard somebody say

Burn baby burn! Disco inferno!
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down, yoh!
Burn baby burn! Disco inferno!
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Burnin'!

Up above my head I hear music in the air I hear music!
That makes me know there's (somebody) a party somewhere

Satisfaction came in a chain reaction Do you hear?
I couldn't get enough, so I had to self destruct,
The heat was on, rising to the top
Everybody's goin' strong
That is when my spark got hot
I heard somebody say

Burn baby burn! Disco inferno! (Aah yeah!)
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Burn baby burn! Disco inferno, yeah!
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Burn baby burn! Disco inferno! (Aah yeah!)
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Burn baby burn! Disco inferno, yeah!
Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Burnin'!

I just can't stop
When(till) my spark gets hot
Just can't stop
When my spark gets hot





Burning, burning, burning, burning

Overall Meaning

The song "Disco Inferno" by the Trammps is a disco classic from 1976. The first line of the chorus "Burn baby burn!" immediately evokes thoughts of fire and destruction. The lyrics describe a wild disco party where people are getting loose and the heat is rising. The repetitive chanting of "burning" reinforces the sense of feverishness and abandonment that a disco could create.


The line "Satisfaction came in the chain reaction" highlights the intense pleasure that the party-goers are experiencing, as if they are being swept up in a wave of euphoria. This is underscored by the fact that the singer "couldn't get enough" and had to "self destruct." The sense of excess and abandon that came to be associated with disco is evident throughout the song. The repetition of the title phrase "Disco Inferno" reinforces the sense of fiery passion and energy that is creating the party's intense heat.


Overall, "Disco Inferno" captures the intense sensory overload and abandon that defined the disco era. The song is a testament to the power of music to take people out of themselves and create something greater than the sum of its parts.


Line by Line Meaning

Burn baby burn! Burn baby burn! Burn baby burn! Burn baby burn! Burnin'!
Start a fire and let it burn, spread it around, let it get hot and intense


To mass fires, yes! One hundred stories high
The flames grow high and mighty


People gettin' loose y'all gettin' down on the roof Do you hear?
The people are letting go and embracing the fire's energy, can you feel it?


(The folks are flaming) Folks were screamin' out of control
The people are caught up in the heat and intensity of the situation, they are screaming uncontrollably


It was so entertainin' when the boogie started to explode
The energy of the fire and the people's reactions are so thrilling and captivating


Burn baby burn! Disco inferno!
Keep the fire going, let it consume everything in its path


Burn baby burn! Burn that mama down
Set ablaze everything in the vicinity, let it all burn down


Satisfaction (uhu hu hu) came in the chain reaction
Burning everything brings a sense of satisfaction and pleasure


(Burnin') I couldn't get enough, (till I had to self-destroy) so I had to self destruct, (uhu hu hu)
The heat of the fire is so addictive that I allowed myself to be consumed by it


The heat was on (burnin'), rising to the top, huh!
The fire is only getting hotter and more intense


Everybody's goin' strong (uhu hu hu)
Everyone is fully immersed in the heat and power of the fire


And that is when my spark got hot
At the height of the fire's intensity, I finally caught its essence


Up above my head I hear music in the air I hear music!
Despite the chaos and flames, there is still a sense of joy and celebration in the air


That makes me know there's (somebody) a party somewhere
Even in the midst of destruction, there are still people enjoying life and having fun


(Aah yeah!)
An expression of excitement and enthusiasm


I just can't stop
The sensations of the fire are too intense to ignore


When(till) my spark gets hot
Until I fully embrace the fire's energy and intensity


Burning, burning, burning, burning
The fire rages on, consuming everything in its path




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Leroy Green, Tyrone Kersey

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@DISCOVEGASGUY

One of the finest moments in disco! Beautiful orchestration, harmonies and lyrics. The speakers and the floor shaking at midnight and everyone dripping with sweat. No cell phones. No internet. No computers. No Facebook. No Twitter. No Zoom. No Microsoft. None of that crap. Just good times and good music. Take me back on a Time Machine.

@christineewing3492

I miss the 1980's, when the dance floor shook.

@MinecraftRick

You wrote this on a computer with internet access.

@christineewing3492

@@MinecraftRick What a smarty pants you are.

@fac2

@@MinecraftRick Hahaha so funny :)

@kathybrown7658

Oh yeah! And just tonight I'm noticing that the SUPREMELY talented musicians are managing to dance and do it all, WHILE playing instruments like the virtuosi they are (were)-

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@vickyhebert3839

I’m 63 years old. And I still love disco! Wish we could go back to those days…..

@Myveryownplace

I feel so lucky to have experienced this time! ❤

@HughJass448

You just have!

@user-gf9zk1ej3h

hooray someone with sense

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