Evening in the City
Capturing the Essence of Summer Nights in the City
Lyrics
It's evening in the city
Setting the scene: It's evening in the city, suggesting a specific time and location.
The summer nights are long and warm so we head off to hit the town
Describing the atmosphere of warm summer nights, implying a plan to go out and enjoy the nightlife in the city.
Hold on to my hand
A gesture of intimacy and connection, expressing closeness by holding hands.
We'll parade down the promenade pass the bottle back and forth
Suggesting a leisurely stroll along the promenade, sharing a bottle, and enjoying each other's company.
Whisper in my ear
An invitation for whispered communication, indicating a desire for intimacy and closeness.
As we dance and drink at every bar laughing falling arm in arm
Describing a night of revelry, dancing, drinking, and laughter, depicting a carefree and enjoyable time together.
You look beautiful tonight
A compliment expressing admiration for the partner's appearance and demeanor.
And your words make me embarrassed of all my misgivings
Feeling ashamed or uncomfortable due to personal doubts and uncertainties, contrasting with the partner's positive words.
Don't kiss me goodnight
Repeated lines emphasizing a desire to prolong the night, not wanting to say goodbye or end the evening.
Don't kiss me goodnight
-Let's greet the new day
-Don't kiss me goodnight
-Don't kiss me goodnight
-I'm wishing I could stay
-Uncork the last bottle
Suggesting the consumption of the last bottle, indicating the nearing end of the night's activities.
Crank up the vinyl
Turning up the volume on music (vinyl) to create an energetic or lively atmosphere.
We'll drive the neighbors wild
Imagining causing a commotion or excitement among neighbors, possibly due to loud music or actions.
Sing me a sad song on the fire escape
An intimate moment, singing a melancholic song together while observing the transition from night to day.
While the sun threatens the night sky
Describing the approaching sunrise, indicating the passage of time throughout the night.
Six am? Let's go downstairs and buy ourselves one final round
Suggesting a final round of drinks before the night ends, embracing the moment before the day begins.
And when I do sleep please god let me
An appeal for a restful sleep, hoping for a sense of certainty or conviction upon waking.
Awaken with the feeling of conviction I have tonight
Desiring to wake up with the same strong feelings or beliefs experienced during the night.
All I could want would be a life where I loved you and only you
Feeling troubled by doubts and uncertainties despite desiring a life of unwavering love and commitment.
And not be plagued with misgivings
Expressing a lack of faith or trust in oneself, leading to sleepless nights and moments of misjudgment.
A life where I knew the words we spoke were true
Longing for a life where words spoken are genuine and sincere, devoid of doubts or misgivings.
But I have no faith and I'm condemned
Feeling condemned to nights of sleeplessness and moments of awkward misjudgment due to a lack of faith or confidence.
To sleepless nights and awkward misjudgements
Summarizing a life filled with sleepless nights and uncomfortable misjudgments, highlighting a lack of confidence and trust in oneself.
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