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The song was written and produced by , a Minneapolis-based musician and DJ who found his hometown lacking in the vibrant soul and energy he craved. In many ways, "Funkytown" is an "anti-Minneapolis" anthem; the lyrics express a "repetitive yearning" for a metaphorical town that would "keep me movin', keep me groovin' with some energy". Funkytown