Something in the Night
Chasing Meaning in the Night: Bruce Springsteen's Poetic Journey
Lyrics
Oh
The repeated "Oh" and "Woah" suggest a sense of longing, emotion, or a deep feeling that sets the tone for the song.
Oh
-Oh
-Oh
-Woah
Expressing a strong emotion or realization.
Well I'm riding down Kingsley
Setting the scene for the narrative by mentioning Kingsley, a location that might hold significance or symbolism.
Figuring I'll get a drink
Contemplating a drink, possibly as a way to escape or numb the thoughts.
Well I turn the radio up loud
Turning up the radio to drown out thoughts, suggesting a desire to avoid introspection.
So I don't have to think
Escaping from reality or avoiding deep thinking.
Then I take her to the floor
Engaging in a physical activity, possibly dancing, as a way to find a fleeting moment of happiness or relief.
Looking for a moment when the world
-Seems right
-And I tear into the guts
-Mmh, of something in the night
Metaphorically "tearing into the guts" suggests a raw, intense experience, perhaps confronting one's inner turmoil or emotions.
Well you're born with nothing
Commenting on the idea that being born with nothing might be better, implying that possessions can attract trouble.
And better off that way
Highlighting the vulnerability of having something valuable, as it attracts those who want to take it away.
Soon as you've got something they send
-Someone to try and take it away
-Well you can ride this road 'til dawn
Riding alone on a desolate road, feeling the influence of something mysterious or alluring in the night.
Without another human being in sight
-Yeah, just kids wasted on
-Oh, something in the night
-Oh, nothing is forgotten or forgiven
Emphasizing the lasting impact of experiences, suggesting that nothing is forgotten or forgiven.
When it's your last time around, huh
Reflecting on the finality of life, with the implication that there's a sense of urgency or significance to the current moment.
Well I got stuff running 'round my head
Struggling with memories or thoughts that are hard to reconcile or live down.
That I just can't live down
-When we found the things we loved
Recalling past experiences where things they loved were destroyed, and attempting to move forward despite the pain.
They were crushed and dying in the dirt
-We tried to pick up the pieces
-And get away without getting hurt
-But they caught us at the state line
Describing a confrontation or struggle at the state line, resulting in burning cars and a sense of chaos.
And burned our cars in one last fight
-And left us running burned and blind
-Hmm, chasing something in the night
Continuing the theme of chasing something elusive or meaningful in the night despite the risks.
Oh
Repeating "Oh" suggests a continuation of intense emotions or experiences.
Oh
-Oh
-Oh, yeah
-Oh
-So
The song ends abruptly, leaving an open-ended feeling, possibly echoing the uncertainty or transience of the pursued "something" in the night.
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