Nightcrawlers

Embracing the Night: A Journey of Lost Souls and Shooting Stars
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Lyrics

Deserted alleyways you smell like the rain

Deserted alleyways evoke a sense of isolation and emptiness, with a scent reminiscent of rain.

And I've been here a dozen times before

The singer expresses familiarity with the setting, having been in similar situations numerous times.

Yeah I've been here if not even more

Reiterating the frequency of being in such situations, possibly suggesting a recurring theme in life.

Yeah I'm on the run with no direction

The narrator is running without a clear purpose or goal, emphasizing a lack of direction in their life.

I can hear your breath and I feel your heart

Sensory experiences indicate a close physical proximity to another person, perhaps in a moment of intimacy.

Can you hear my breath? Can you feel my heart?

The narrator questions if their presence is reciprocated, seeking a connection on a deeper level.

Do you see it and can you sense it?

The narrator wonders if the other person perceives and understands the emotions being shared.

We're the nightcrawlers

Introduction of the term "nightcrawlers," possibly referring to individuals who navigate the night or a nocturnal lifestyle.

We're the kids left alone

Identification with a group of individuals left to themselves, suggesting a sense of abandonment or independence.

We're the shooting stars with no destination

Comparison to shooting stars implies a fleeting existence without a predetermined destination.

Where every night feels like home

Despite the lack of a fixed home, every night is portrayed as a comforting and familiar experience.

Yeah I'm calling out, one million lights up (One million lights)

Calling out amidst a vast expanse of lights in the sky, symbolizing a search for connection or recognition.

In that great big sky

A reference to the expansive sky, possibly highlighting the vastness of the world and the potential for discovery.

Are you here with me, are you here tonight

The narrator questions the presence of someone special in the current moment, seeking affirmation.

Oh it sure feels right

A positive affirmation that the current situation feels right and aligns with the narrator's emotions.

Do you see it and can you sense it?

Reiteration of the question regarding perception and understanding of shared emotions.

We're the nightcrawlers

Reintroduction of the term "nightcrawlers" with the same connotations as before.

We're the kids left alone

Restating the theme of being kids left alone, emphasizing independence and self-reliance.

We're the shooting stars with no destination

Reemphasizing the transient nature of the narrator's existence, similar to shooting stars.

Where every night feels like home

Despite the lack of a fixed home, every night is depicted as a place of belonging and comfort.

And somewhere in this great big world

Introduction of the idea that somewhere in the world, a special connection exists and is waiting to be found.

I know that you are out there

The narrator believes in the existence of someone special, expressing anticipation and hope.

Waiting for me

Awaiting the encounter with the special person, suggesting a sense of destiny or preordained connection.

Now somewhere in this great big world, I know that we were meant to

Reiteration of the belief in a destined connection, emphasizing overcoming challenges and fears together.

To conquer all our fears

The nightcrawlers face their fears, symbolizing resilience and the ability to conquer challenges.

We're the nightcrawlers

Reintroduction of the term "nightcrawlers" with a reaffirmation of their identity and collective strength.

We're the kids left alone

Reemphasizing the independence and self-reliance of the nightcrawlers.

We're the shooting stars with no destination

Reiterating the transient nature of their existence, akin to shooting stars without a fixed destination.

We're the nightcrawlers (I know that you are out there)

A reaffirmation that the special person the narrator believes in is indeed out there.

We're the kids left alone

Reiteration of the independence and self-sufficiency of the nightcrawlers.

We're the shooting stars with no destination (You're out there waiting for me)

Emphasizing the transient nature of their existence and the absence of a predetermined destination.

Where every night feels like home

Despite the lack of a fixed home, every night is depicted as a place of belonging and comfort.

Where every night feels like home

Repetition of the idea that every night feels like home, reinforcing the theme of comfort in their transient lifestyle.

Where every night feels like home

Continued repetition of the concept that every night provides a sense of home.

Where every night feels like home

Further repetition, underscoring the consistency of finding comfort in the night.

Where every night feels like

Final repetition, solidifying the notion that every night feels like home for the nightcrawlers.

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