The Longest Night
Embracing the Night: Bruce Hornsby's Tale of Revelry and Redemption
Lyrics
Someone's dancing on the table
Someone is dancing energetically on a table, suggesting a lively atmosphere.
Someone's got an old book in the back
Someone is engrossed in an old book in the background, perhaps indicating a diverse crowd.
Some old jocks are sitting round their neighbors
Old sports enthusiasts are discussing their achievements, likely embellishing their accomplishments.
Exaggerating their stats
People are exaggerating their statistics or accomplishments.
Again
Repetition of the lively atmosphere or exaggeration theme.
There's Mr. D.E. in the corner
Mr. D.E. is mentioned, dancing with Miss Virginia former, adding personal details to the scene.
Dancing with Miss Virginia former
Continuation of the dance scene with specific individuals.
I didn't think I'd really have a good time
The speaker didn't expect to have a good time but is pleasantly surprised by someone's appearance.
But i don't remember you looking so fine
Expressing admiration for the person's appearance.
It's been a long dark night alright
Acknowledging a prolonged difficult period, possibly metaphorical.
I've been running on a low love light
The speaker has been operating with minimal love or positivity.
Maybe the longest night
Suggesting that the night might be the longest, possibly metaphorical for enduring hardships.
Maybe it's over, over tonight
Contemplating if something is coming to an end tonight.
Most everyone all around
Observing the diverse crowd with interesting stories.
Most have an intersting story
Highlighting the intrigue even in those who may not seem interesting to others.
Even those who don't have much to say
Expressing interest in people, even when they appear dull to others.
Even interest me when they're just boring to him
Suggesting that even uneventful individuals fascinate the speaker.
And then there's Mr. B.M.O.C.
Introducing Mr. B.M.O.C., possibly a person of importance, talking loudly to Mr. P.E.
Talking so loud to Mr. P.E.
Describing a conversation between Mr. B.M.O.C. and Mr. P.E.
Someone said that his best days are past
Someone claims that Mr. B.M.O.C.'s best days are in the past.
But I know this first chance won't be the last
The speaker disagrees, stating that there will be more opportunities for Mr. B.M.O.C.
It's been a long dark night alright
Reiteration of the long, challenging night.
I've been running on a low love light
The speaker has been experiencing a scarcity of love or positive energy.
Maybe the longest night
Suggesting that the night might be exceptionally prolonged and challenging.
Maybe it's over, over tonight
Contemplating if something is coming to an end tonight (repeated).
Hey now Mr. D.J.
Addressing Mr. D.J., requesting to keep playing good songs to maintain the positive atmosphere.
Keep those good songs coming
Encouraging the continuation of enjoyable music.
Cause I'm having such a good time tonight
Expressing the speaker's enjoyment of the night and the music.
Moving making up for so much long lost time
The speaker is making up for lost time, suggesting a sense of catching up or redemption.
Not much going since the old days
Reflecting on a lack of significant events since the past.
One long solo ride
Describing a solo journey that has been lengthy.
I came here just to live in the past
The speaker initially came to live in the past, but there's a realization of glimpsing into the future.
But maybe I'm seeing the future at last
Contemplating a shift from dwelling on the past to envisioning the future.
It's been a long dark night alright
Reiteration of the prolonged, challenging night.
I've been running on a low love light
Continued reference to a scarcity of love or positive energy.
Maybe the longest night
Speculating on the extended and challenging nature of the night (repeated).
Maybe it's over, over tonight
Contemplating if something is coming to an end tonight (repeated).
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