Lonely Is the Night
Embracing the Shadows: Billy Squier's Tale of Midnight Desolation
Lyrics
Lonely is the night when you find yourself alone
Expresses the solitude and emotional distress when one is by oneself.
Your demons come to light and your mind is not your own
Describes a situation where inner struggles and personal demons become apparent, affecting one's mental state.
Lonely is the night when there's no one left to call
Highlights the sense of loneliness when there is no one left to reach out to.
You feel the time is right, say the writing's on the wall
Suggests a feeling of urgency, acknowledging that the time is right, and the outcome is predictable.
It's a high time to fight when the walls are closin' in
Indicates the necessity to confront challenges when feeling trapped or overwhelmed.
Call it what you like it's time you got to win
Encourages taking action to overcome difficulties and achieve victory.
Lonely, lonely, lonely your spirit's sinkin' down
Conveys a deep sense of loneliness, with the spirit sinking down amid challenges.
You find you're not the only stranger in this town
Acknowledges that there are others who share similar struggles and feelings of being a stranger.
Red lights, green lights, stop and go jive
Refers to the challenges and pressures in life, represented by traffic lights and deadlines.
Headlines, deadlines jammin' your mind
Describes the overwhelming impact of news and responsibilities on the mind.
You been stealin' shots from the side
Suggests engaging in risky behavior or actions without considering the consequences.
Let your feeling's go for a ride
Encourages letting go of inhibitions and allowing emotions to guide actions.
There's danger out tonight, the man is on the prowl
Warns of potential danger and the need to be vigilant as challenges arise.
Get the dynamite, the boys are set to howl
Implies a readiness for confrontation or resistance against challenges.
Lonely is the night when you hear the voices call
Reiterates the loneliness experienced when external forces influence one's decisions.
Are you ready for a fight, do you wanna take it all?
Presents the choice of engaging in a fight and questioning the willingness to face challenges.
Slowdown, showdown waitin' on line
Emphasizes the need to pause and confront issues, suggesting a critical moment of decision.
Show time, no time for changin' your mind
Highlights the urgency and lack of time for indecision or hesitation.
Streets are ringin', march to the sound
Describes a lively and active environment, possibly a metaphor for the challenges in life.
Let your secrets follow you down
Suggests carrying personal burdens and secrets with you.
Somebody's watchin' you baby, so much you can do
Warns of being observed or judged, limiting one's actions.
Nobody's stoppin' you baby, from makin' it too
Encourages self-determination, indicating that external forces should not hinder personal progress.
One glimpse'll show you now baby, what the music can do
Highlights the transformative power of music in influencing emotions and perceptions.
One kiss'll show you now baby, it can happen to you
Suggests that a single experience or encounter can change one's perspective on life.
No more sleepin', wastin' our time
Rejects complacency and wasting time, advocating for active engagement in life.
Midnight creepin's, first on our minds
Refers to the quiet, secretive actions during the midnight hours.
No more lazin' 'round the TV
Discourages passivity, suggesting a move away from unproductive activities.
You'll go crazy, come out with me
Encourages embracing excitement and spontaneity in life.
Feelin' lonely
Reiterates the feeling of loneliness.
Lonely is the night
Expresses the emotional state of loneliness during the night.
Feelin' lonely
Repeats the acknowledgment of feeling lonely.
Lonely is the night
Restates the emotional state of loneliness during the night.
Lonely, lonely, lonely
Concludes with a repetition of the word "lonely," emphasizing the prevailing emotion.
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