I Invented the Night
Inventing Desire: Electric Six's Nocturnal Alchemy Revealed
Lyrics
Hey little kitty with your tail dragging on the floor
Addressing someone as "little kitty" with a low-hanging tail, possibly suggesting vulnerability or submission.
You could have a following in every town that you go
Imagining a scenario where this individual could have a widespread following.
But you remember what you said to me
Recalling a past statement made by the person being addressed.
That you are nothing without me
Emphasizing the speaker's perceived importance, stating that the addressed person is nothing without them.
'Cause I invented the night
Claiming credit for creating the concept of "night."
Yeah I invented the night
Reiterating the assertion of being the inventor of the night.
In my laboratory using lust and lies
Describing the process of inventing the night in a metaphorical "laboratory" using elements like lust and lies.
Hey little birdie fly until your wings desert you
Addressing a "little birdie," encouraging it to fly freely but suggesting it will ultimately return.
And when you come down, come down on me 'cause you know I will never hurt you
Expressing a willingness to provide comfort and safety when the birdie comes down.
But maybe once or twice I'll ruffle your feathers
Acknowledging a potential to disrupt the birdie's tranquility occasionally.
'Cause you said we should always be together
Referencing a commitment to always be together, despite occasional disruptions.
'Cause I invented the night
Reaffirming the claim of inventing the night.
Yeah I invented the night
Repeating the assertion while introducing the idea of mixing strange elements.
Mixing elements of the strangest kind
Describing the incorporation of unusual components into the invented night.
And should your invention be destroyed in a fire
Addressing a potential threat to the invented night, mentioning a fire as a destructive force.
John, it's only Monday
Referencing days of the week, possibly indicating the speaker's schedule or commitments.
I gave you Tuesday night and Wednesday night and Friday night
Allocating specific nights to someone named John, suggesting a personal connection.
The weekend is a sea of electric light
Depicting the weekend as a vibrant and lively period characterized by electric light.
Turn it on
An explicit instruction to turn on the electric light, possibly signaling the start of the weekend.
Hey little doggy always looking for a bigger bone
Referring to someone as a "little doggy," always searching for something more significant.
Try to see how many times that you can run away from home
Encouraging the doggy to explore but hinting at an inevitable return.
But in the end you always come back to me
Stating that, ultimately, the doggy will come back, emphasizing dependence.
'Cause you are nothing without me
Reiterating the idea that the doggy is nothing without the speaker.
'Cause I invented the night
Restating the claim of inventing the night, reinforcing the speaker's perceived importance.
Yeah I invented the night
Reaffirming the role of mixing strange elements in the creation of the night.
Mixing elements of the strangest kind
Concluding with the idea of combining peculiar components in the invented night.
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