Funkytown – English Lyrics

• By: Lipps Inc

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the infectious beats of "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc., a timeless disco-funk classic that captured the yearning for a more exciting life. This song is a fantastic way to experience the rhythmic energy and simple, repetitive yet powerful lyrical structures that defined the late disco and early electronic music scenes. Its universal message of seeking a place "right for me" and its innovative blend of synth sounds make it a special listen for anyone wanting to explore the language of dance music and the optimistic spirit of the era.

[English]

Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me

...

Town to keep 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

A-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 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 down to Funkytown?)

(Won't you take me down...)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to go in a specified direction or manner; change position noun - an act of changing physical location or position.
town /taʊn/ A1	noun - an urban area that has a name, defined boundaries, and local government, and that is generally larger than a village and smaller than a city.
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - morally good, justified, or acceptable. adjective - suitable or appropriate.
keep /kiːp/ A1	verb - have or retain possession of.
movin' /ˈmuːvɪn/ A2	verb - present participle of move, meaning to go in a specified direction or manner
groovin' /ˈɡruːvɪn/ B1	verb - enjoying oneself and dancing to popular music.
energy /ˈenərdʒi/ B1	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; converse or communicate by spoken words.
Funkytown /ˈfʌŋkiˌtaʊn/ Unknown	noun - A fictional or desired place with a funky, lively atmosphere. It's likely a neologism for this song.
down /daʊn/ A1	adverb - toward or in a lower place or position, especially to or on the ground

Key Grammar Structures

• Gotta make a move to a town that's right for me

  ➔ "Gotta" (Got to): Contraction indicating obligation/necessity; Relative clause "that's right for me" modifying "town".

  ➔ "Gotta" is an informal contraction of "got to," often used to express a need or obligation. The relative clause specifies the type of town being sought, using "that's right for me" to indicate suitability.

• Town to keep me movin', keep me groovin' with some energy

  ➔ Ellipsis: Omission of "a" or "the" before "town"; "to keep me movin', keep me groovin'" - infinitive of purpose.

  ➔ The article is omitted for brevity and stylistic effect. The infinitive phrase "to keep me movin', keep me groovin'" explains the purpose of finding this town.

• A-won't you take me to Funkytown?

  ➔ Interrogative sentence; "Won't you...?" - polite request; use of "Funkytown" as a proper noun.

  ➔ This line is a repeated plea, framed as a question for emphasis. "Won't you" implies a desire and gentle urging. Funkytown is treated as a specific place, hence the capitalization.