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Such A Night
Dr. John Lyrics


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Such a Night
It's such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight.

Such a night
Such a night
To steal away, the time is right.

Your eyes met mine
At a glance
You let me know
This was my chance.

You came here with my best friend Jim
And here I am
Trying to steal you away from him..

Oh, but If I don't do it somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will

And it's such a night
Such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight

It's such a night
Such a night
To steal away, the time is right.
I couldn't believe my ears
And my heart just skipped a beat
When you told me to take you walking down the street.

You came here with my best friend Jim
And here I am
Stealing you away from him.

Oh, it's such a night

Overall Meaning

Dr. John's "Such a Night" is a love song held within a contentious and nearly scandalous scenario of a man trying to steal away his best friend's date. The lyrics evoke a strong sense of longing, desire, and impulsive temptation. The singer's desire for the woman is so strong that he is willing to betray his friend to satisfy his own selfish needs. He is aware of the consequences- the pain and discomfort it would inflict on his friend yet, he is unable to resist the temptation of having her to himself. In the verses "Oh, but if I don't do it somebody else will / If I don't do it, you know somebody else will," portrays the character's fear of losing the chance to be with the woman he has fallen for. He feels he must seize this opportunity or live with the regret of letting someone else get her.


The lyrics continue to paint the picture of a beautiful night, which seems to go perfectly with the singer's plans. The sweet confusion under the moonlight reflects the confusion, which the singer feels as he struggles with his moral dilemma. The phrase "To steal away, the time is right" informs the listener that the singer is aware of his window to act upon his desires. The sensory imagery in the lyrics such as 'your eyes met mine at a glance,' and 'my heart just skipped a beat when you told me to take you walking down the street' portrays the strong connection and attraction felt between the two characters.


The song is a compelling reflection of the idea that love and desire can be stronger than the moral code of ethics that society teaches us to follow. It beautifully portrays the intense emotions of love and desire, and how it can lead one to make moral compromises.


Line by Line Meaning

Such a Night
It is an extraordinary night.


It's such a night
The night is very special.


Sweet confusion under the moonlight.
There is a delightful disorientation because of the moonlight.


Such a night, Such a night, To steal away, the time is right.
This is the perfect night to escape together.


Your eyes met mine, At a glance, You let me know, This was my chance.
I realized you were interested in me in a split second.


You came here with my best friend Jim, And here I am, Trying to steal you away from him.
I know it's not right, but I can't help but want you.


Oh, but If I don't do it somebody else will, If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
I can't let someone else be with you, so I have to take a chance.


And it's such a night, Such a night, Sweet confusion under the moonlight
It's a wonderful night to be swept away by each other.


I couldn't believe my ears, And my heart just skipped a beat, When you told me to take you walking down the street.
I was elated when you invited me to take a walk with you.


You came here with my best friend Jim, And here I am, Stealing you away from him.
I know it's not honorable, but I can't resist being with you.


Oh, it's such a night
This truly is an incredible evening.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAC REBENNACK, MALCOLM J. REBENNACK

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@colebryan5450

When he said, “Sed dains fanessa tha baaaayne and all the fellas”, I felt that.

@theha-hawalls5783

LOL

@salviadivinorum1762

It took decades till I knew what he said about 'thankfulness' lol

@nickglick6322

Lmao

@FrankHudsonbass

@@salviadivinorum1762 So what did he say? Was that New Orleans slang?

@TheGuitarMan71

Dr John is so badass that he made his own language

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@anonymous203020

This morning, I stood in front of Dr. John's coffin in the Orpheum Theatre where there was a public viewing before his funeral later this afternoon. It was a dark auditorium with the casket and flowers up front, and above was a screen showing images of Dr. John's life. Mourners trickled in, stood solemnly in front of the good doctor, and paid their final respects. There were more than a few tears being shed. A few hours from now, the second line will send his spirit into the ether for eternity. Rest in Peace, Dr. John.

@pattilee1006

😎💙

@nealhall5997

Do you have a photo?

@JTCurtisMusic

R.I.P. Dr. John! This is one of the best parts of an already incredible film.

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