Dr. Huxtable
Nostalgic Nights: A Musical Journey Down Memory Lane with Mercy Mercedes
Lyrics
There was a boy and a girl who we knew from high school. They were head
Introduction of a boy and a girl from high school who admire the narrator's activities.
over hills for the things that we do. They used to follow us down to the
Expressing deep admiration for the narrator's actions or lifestyle.
cornerstore they'd say, "Buy us a song today!" And everyone else started
Recalling how the boy and girl used to accompany the narrator to the corner store, requesting a song.
asking around, they'd say "The song is a hit!" They'd say they like that
Others recognizing the popularity of the song and enjoying its sound.
sound. Well guess what? You're in luck, cause they're playing tonite. Yeah
Announcement that the band is performing tonight, inviting the audience to join and raise their arms.
that's right, they're playing tonite put your arms to the sky.
Reiteration of the upcoming performance and the encouragement to raise arms.
Shout it out at the top of your lungs and follow along while we sing this song
Encouragement to shout loudly, sing along, and participate while the band performs.
to you and only you! Can put this tension aside and throw it out the door,
Suggesting to put aside tension and enjoy the music, symbolically throwing it out the door.
and throw it out and just...
Continuation of the idea of discarding negativity and just...
Well hey Jacob want you play me that song, he says "she can't get enough!"
A request to Jacob to play a specific song, mentioning someone's affection and belief that she's in love.
he says he thinks she's in love. I just want, I want to go back to the feel of
Expressing a desire to return to the atmosphere of crowds and music, emphasizing its appeal.
crowds and music baby that's where it's at. They had us all clapping our
Recalling the joy of clapping hands in response to catchy choruses and enthusiastic fans.
hands at the sound of catchy choruses and screaming fans. Well guess
Reiteration of the upcoming performance and the anticipation of the audience's enjoyment.
what? You're in luck, cause they're playing tonite. Yeah that's right, they're
Restating the announcement of the band playing tonight and the invitation to raise arms.
playing tonite put your arms to the sky.
Repetition of the encouragement to raise arms in anticipation of the performance.
Shout it out at the top of your lungs and follow along while we sing this song
Encouragement to shout loudly, sing along, and participate while the band performs (repeated from line 8).
to you and only you! Can put this tension aside and throw it out the door,
Reiteration of putting aside tension and enjoying the music, symbolically throwing it out the door (repeated from line 9).
and throw it out and just shake it up, throw your hands in the air and wave
Encouragement to shake things up, throw hands in the air, and wave them side to side.
them side to side like you just don't care. Yeah you like that, yeah we
Describing a carefree attitude, reminiscent of times when nothing mattered.
remember those days where nothing ever mattered we just sing this song
Recalling carefree days and emphasizing the purpose of singing the song for the audience.
for you!
Final reaffirmation of singing the song for the audience.
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