Lyrics
Well I'm going down the street
Expressing the act of moving down the street.
Going to see Sadie
Heading to see someone named Sadie.
To let her know
Intending to inform Sadie that she is the speaker's significant other.
She's My Baby
Affirming Sadie's importance as "My Baby."
And I'm tired of the games
Expressing weariness with the games Sadie has been playing.
She's been playin' on me
Highlighting the speaker's dissatisfaction with Sadie's behavior.
Well, I maybe young
Acknowledging youthfulness but asserting self-worth.
And foolish inside
Recognizing possible foolishness but maintaining pride.
But, I'm the one, and I've got my pride
Asserting oneself as "the one" in the relationship.
And, here tonight love's gonna be allright
Anticipating that love will prevail tonight.
Chorus 1:
Chorus expressing an invitation to join in and experience the world together.
Well, come on little Baby
Encouraging the partner to join in the experience.
Come on out and see
Inviting the partner to come out and enjoy the world.
There's the Whole Wide World
Emphasizing the vast opportunities the world offers.
Waiting on you and me
Indicating a collective journey for both the speaker and Sadie.
To Hell, you'll see
Suggesting a rebellious attitude or defiance against challenges.
Chorus 2:
Repeating the sentiment of not worrying tonight.
We ain't got to worry tonight
Reiterating the lack of concern or fear for the night.
We ain't got to run, it's allright
Asserting that there's no need to run away; everything is fine.
They don't let
Stating that Angels are not allowed out at night.
No, Angels out at Night!
Emphasizing the prohibition of Angels at night, possibly symbolizing protection.
Na, Na, Na, Na, Na
Repeating the idea of Angels being absent at night.
(REPEAT CHORUS 2)
Repeating the second chorus, reinforcing the carefree attitude.
You said "I got a chance, reaching your hands"
Stating that the speaker has a chance to reach Sadie's hands.
And I ain't the one
Denying being the one who will end up as Sadie's man.
Gonna end up your man
Expressing a reluctance to commit to a relationship.
But, there's one thing
Highlighting an essential point that Sadie must understand.
That you gotta understand
Affirming the sincerity and reality of the speaker's love.
That My love is real
Reiterating the authenticity of the speaker's love for Sadie.
Baby, my love's true
Conveying the belief that the speaker's love is genuine.
Maybe it don't mean
Recognizing that Sadie may not value the love as much as the speaker does.
That much to you
Emphasizing the speaker's dedication despite potential indifference from Sadie.
But here tonight
Anticipating that their love will endure the challenges of the night.
Our love is gonna see us through
Repeating the optimism about love prevailing tonight.
(REPEAT CHORUS 1, 2 AND 2 AGAIN)
Repeating choruses to reinforce the theme of love overcoming obstacles.
(GUITAR SOLO)
Instrumental section, no lyrics.
(REPEAT CHORUS 1, 2, AND 2 AGAIN)
Repeating choruses, maintaining the hopeful tone.
No, Angels out at Night! (3 TIMES)
Asserting again that Angels are not present at night, repeated for emphasis.
Hey, Hey Baby!!
A playful or affectionate closing, addressing the partner as "Hey, Hey Baby!!"
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