Lyrics
It's been a long night
Expressing that the night has been lengthy.
Almost a repeat of before
Noting a sense of déjà vu or repetition from a previous experience.
A crowded room, a crowded floor
Describing a crowded environment, possibly a social gathering with a busy dance floor.
And there was music there are lights
Highlighting the presence of music and lights in the scene.
And every ally had it's prize
Suggesting that every path or choice has its consequences or rewards.
As the moments passed us by
Reflecting on moments passing by, indicating the passage of time.
Oooooh oooooh ooooooooooh
Repetition of vocalizations, possibly conveying emotions or a mood.
Oooooh oooooh ooooooooooh
-You see that ball it keeps on rolling
Metaphorically comparing life to a rolling ball and a skipping CD, encouraging acceptance and embracing all experiences.
It will never stop
-Just like that CD goes on jumping
-In that same old scratchy spot
-So you, you might as well see it all, see it all, oh, see it all
-Yeah you, you might as well love it all, love it all, oh, love it all
-Oh put that bottle down
Suggesting the need to stop or control excessive drinking, possibly as a response to challenges or difficulties.
Oooooh oooooh ooooooooooh
Continuation of vocalizations, maintaining a certain emotional tone.
Oooooh oooooh ooooooooooh
-Ooooooooooooh oooh
-Ooooooooooooh ooooooooooh
-It's been a long night,
Reiterating that the night has been prolonged.
Almost a repeat of before
Emphasizing the repetition of the night, possibly hinting at a cycle of experiences.
And it always starts of nice
Noting a positive start to the night that has now taken a negative turn.
But now you're on the floor
Describing a decline in the situation, with the person now on the floor.
Fading music, fading lights
Indicating a fading atmosphere with diminishing music and lights.
And your arms and legs are sore
Physical discomfort implied by sore arms and legs.
You should have seen it all, seen it all, loved it all, oh, seen it all
Encouraging hindsight, suggesting that one should have observed and embraced everything in life.
You should have seen it all, seen it all, loved it all, oh seen it all
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