Hold on to the Night
Embrace the Night's Magic: Salim Nourallah's Poetic Call to Carpe Noctem
Lyrics
hold on to the night before you let in the day
Emphasizes cherishing the nighttime before daylight arrives.
hold on to the night before you give it away
Encourages not hastily giving up the night.
so many things that you can do
Suggests numerous possibilities during the night.
why go to sleep when the skies' full of jewels?
Questions the idea of sleeping when there's beauty and opportunity in the night sky.
the music's flowing just like wine
Compares the flow of music to the enjoyment of wine, implying a pleasurable experience.
have a good time!
Encourages having a great time, enjoying oneself.
before you let in the day
Reiterates the importance of holding onto the night before daybreak.
hold on to the night before you give it away
Repeats the advice of not giving away the night too quickly.
hold on to the night before you let in the day
Repeats the idea of valuing the night before the day starts.
you wanna dance? then go ahead!
Encourages dancing freely without hesitation.
all your big plans can go to bed
Suggests setting aside plans and relaxing.
if the cops show up i bet they'd stay
Implies that even authorities would enjoy the fun if they were present.
to join the fun
Highlighting the transient nature of fun and urging to seize the moment.
before it goes away
Emphasizes the need to act before the opportunity fades away.
you can read or paint and laugh
Suggests various enjoyable activities like reading, painting, and laughter.
have some ice cream in the bath
Paints a playful image of having ice cream while relaxing.
lay on your pillow, close your eyes
Encourages winding down and preparing for rest.
you've had some fun and now you're tired
Reflects on having had fun and feeling tired as a result.
so wake up, wake up!
Urges waking up from slumber.
before you let in the day
Reiterates the need to hold onto the night before the day begins.
here comes another day
Acknowledges the arrival of a new day.
here comes another day
Repeats the idea of a new day beginning.
wake up, work, no play
Contrasts the enjoyment of the night with the responsibilities of the day.
good luck keeping the bills at bay
Highlights the challenge of managing financial obligations.
here comes another day
Reiterates the arrival of a new day.
hold on to the night!
Emphasizes the importance of holding onto the night.
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