Lyrics
Well, you can see these people
Observing people at the end of their workday.
At the end of every working day
People at local bars or dark cafes after work.
Down at the local bar
Reference to socializing at a local bar.
Or maybe hanging out in some dark cafe
Describing different social scenes.
Down on the waterfront
By the waterfront, watching boats return.
As the big grey boats come steaming on home
Large boats returning home on the waterfront.
It's anybody's guess
Uncertain where the night and party start and end.
Where the night begins and the party ends
Reflection on the ambiguity of night and party boundaries.
He says "come on baby, take a hold of my hand
A request for connection and intimacy.
'Cause it's Saturday night in the Harbour Town
Highlighting Saturday night in a place called Harbour Town.
And this city lights up when the sun goes down
The city comes alive with lights after sunset.
It's Saturday night in the Harbour Town"
Reiteration of Saturday night in Harbour Town.
And anywhere you look
Noticing smooth operators playing social games.
There's a smooth operator just playing the game
Smooth operators abound, engaging in social activities.
Got the blue jeans, baby,
Describing a person with typical blue jeans.
His hands in his pockets and the same old lines
Characteristic behavior with hands in pockets and common phrases.
Looking for a good time
Seeking enjoyment or pleasure.
Waiting 'til the ship comes in
Waiting for a moment of joy when a ship arrives.
He says "come on baby, take a hold of my hand
Repeated request for connection and intimacy on Saturday night.
'Cause it's Saturday night in the Harbour Town
Reiteration of the city lighting up at sunset.
And this city lights up when the sun goes down
Repeated emphasis on Saturday night in Harbour Town.
It's Saturday night in the Harbour Town"
Empty line, no specific meaning provided.
On the corner of the street where it meets the lane
Describing a specific location with a message on the wall.
There's a message on the wall near the telephone
Details about a message near a telephone.
It says, "honey, you can call call me anytime"
Encouragement to call anytime for connection.
He says "come on baby, take a hold of my hand
Repeated request for connection and intimacy on Saturday night.
'Cause it's Saturday night in the Harbour Town
Reiteration of the city lighting up at sunset.
And this city lights up when the sun goes down
Repeated emphasis on Saturday night in Harbour Town.
It's Saturday night in the Harbour Town"
Empty line, no specific meaning provided.
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