Tonight's the Night
Bruce Berry's Journey: A Poignant Tale of Life and Loss
Lyrics
Tonight's the night
Repetition emphasizes the significance and anticipation of the upcoming event, "Tonight's the night."
Tonight's the night
-Tonight's the night
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-Bruce Berry was a working man
Introduction of Bruce Berry, a blue-collar worker with a spark in his eye, though his destiny is uncertain.
He used to load that Econoline van
-A sparkle was in his eye
-But his life was in his hands
-Well, late at night when the people were gone
Describes Bruce's nighttime activity of playing the guitar and singing, portraying authenticity and emotion.
He used to pick up my guitar
-And sing a song in a shaky voice
-That was real as the day was long
-Tonight's the night
Reiterates the anticipation of the significant night.
Tonight's the night
-Tonight's the night
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-Early in the morning, at the break of day
Describes Bruce's lifestyle, sleeping until the afternoon, and hints that not many had the chance to hear him sing.
He used to sleep until the afternoon
-If you never heard him sing
-I guess you won't too soon
-Because, people, let me tell you
Expresses the impact of Bruce's singing, creating a chilling effect; the news of his death on the mainline is revealed.
It sent a chill up and down my spine
-When I picked up the telephone
-And heard that he'd died out on the mainline
-Tonight's the night
Repeats the theme, emphasizing the night's significance in light of Bruce's passing.
Tonight's the night
-Tonight's the night
-Tonight's the night
-Bruce Berry was a working man
Recalls Bruce's routine, loading the van and sleeping late, underscoring the regularity of his working-class life.
He used to load that Econoline van
-Well, early in the morning
-Just about the break of day
-He used to sleep until the afternoon
-Tonight's the night
Intense repetition of "Tonight's the night," reinforcing the emotional impact and significance of the night, possibly memorializing Bruce Berry.
Tonight's the night
-Tonight's the night
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-Tonight's the night
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