Funky Town
The Dance Queen Group Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Gotta make a move to a town that′s right for me
Town to keep me movin'
Keep me groovin′ with some liberty
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?

Gotta make a move to a town that′s right for me
Town to keep me movin'
Keep me groovin' with some liberty
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 down
To Funkytown?
Won't you take me down

To Funkytown?
Won′t you take me down

Overall Meaning

The Dance Queen Group's song "Funky Town" is all about the desire for freedom and movement. The opening lines "Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me" indicate that the singer is looking for a place that suits their style and personality. The repeated refrain of "Won't you take me to Funkytown?" suggests that the singer is searching for something that will bring them joy and energy, and that they are willing to try anything to find it.

The use of the word "liberty" in the second verse implies a yearning for independence and the ability to be oneself. The repetition of the phrase "talk about it, talk about it" indicates a need to articulate this desire for freedom out loud. The repetition of the phrase "gotta move on" reinforces the idea that the singer is restless and looking for change.

Interestingly, "Funky Town" is often interpreted as a disco anthem or a celebration of the disco era. However, the song was actually released in 1980, when disco's popularity was beginning to wane. It was originally performed by the band Lipps Inc., and The Dance Queen Group's cover was released in 1998.

Line by Line Meaning

Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me
I need to find a place where I fit in

Town to keep me movin'
A place that will give me energy and motivation

Keep me groovin' with some liberty
A place where I can feel free to express myself through music and art

Well, I talk about it, talk about it
I'm constantly thinking and dreaming about finding this place

Talk about it, talk about it
It's always on my mind and I can't stop thinking about it

Talk about, talk about, talk about movin'
I'm ready to make a change and take action towards finding my ideal home

Gotta move on
I can't stay in one place, I need to keep moving forward

Won't you take me to Funkytown?
I'm asking for someone to help me find this perfect place

Won't you take me down to Funkytown?
I need to be shown the way to my new home

Writer(s): Steve Greenberg

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