Bring On The Night
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics
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There's something bad, baby, wrong with me whenever I close my eyes
The dreams of Mary keep me awake with every little curve in place
When I walk home in the daybreak I pray come back home, baby, won't you give me
Darlin' bring on the night, oh yeah darlin', bring on the night
Oh now darlin', bring on the night
I walk the street, I'm lookin' for romance
I end up stumblin' in some stupid half-trance
As I watch the lovers mix with circumstance
We watch the disco dancers dance
I look for connection in some new eyes
But for protection they're tranquilized
Forbidding close inspection of who's tellin' who
Forbidding close inspection of who's tellin' who lies
Bring on the night, oh yeah darlin', bring on the night
Oh now darlin', bring on the night
Is it as simple as it seems
I don't know what I'm doin' here, is it as simple as it seems
Is it as simple as I fear, well if I'm right...
I look for connection in some new eyes
But for protection they're tranquilized
Forbidding close inspection of who's tellin' who
Forbidding close inspection of who's tellin' who
Baby of who's tellin' who lies
Bring on the night, oh yeah darlin', bring on the night
Oh now darlin', bring on the night, oh now darlin', bring on the night
Come on darlin', bring on the night
Oh now darlin' bring on the night
The lyrics "I lie in bed but baby I can't sleep no matter how hard I try, there's something bad, baby, wrong with me whenever I close my eyes," suggest that the singer is having trouble sleeping due to a feeling of unease or anxiety. He is plagued with dreams of Mary, which keep him awake at night. Mary, who is likely a former lover, is causing him to have thoughts of longing and sadness. The chorus "darling bring on the night," suggests that the singer is seeking solace or relief from his current emotional state through the darkness of night. He hopes that the night will bring him some sort of closure or peace from his inner turmoil.
In the second verse, the singer walks the streets looking for romance but instead ends up in a "stupid half-trance" watching the lovers mix with circumstance. This line suggests that the singer is feeling disconnected from those around him, unable to find the connection or relationship he desires. He is searching for a deeper connection but finds that those he meets are only superficially interested in him. The line "forbidding close inspection of who's telling who lies" suggests that people are not being honest with each other and are simply going through the motions of being in love.
Overall, "Bring On The Night" is a song about searching for deeper connections and trying to find solace in the darkness of night. The singer is facing inner turmoil and seeking some sort of relief from his emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
I lie in bed but baby I can't sleep no matter how hard I try
Despite my best efforts, I am unable to sleep whenever I lie in bed
There's something bad, baby, wrong with me whenever I close my eyes
Whenever I try to rest, I feel disturbed and uneasy
The dreams of Mary keep me awake with every little curve in place
I am haunted by dreams of Mary that keep me awake, with every detail of her etched in my mind
When I walk home in the daybreak I pray come back home, baby, won't you give me
As I walk home at daybreak, I pray that Mary will come back to me and give me another chance
Darlin' bring on the night, oh yeah darlin', bring on the night
I long for the night to come, hoping it will provide a much-needed escape from my insomnia and inner turmoil
I walk the street, I'm lookin' for romance
I roam the streets, searching for love and companionship
I end up stumblin' in some stupid half-trance
Unfortunately, I often find myself in a state of confusion and mental haze
As I watch the lovers mix with circumstance
As I observe other couples interacting, it appears as if their relationships are mainly influenced by chance and external factors.
We watch the disco dancers dance
In addition to watching couples interact, we also watch people dance at the disco.
Is it as simple as it seems
I am unsure if love and relationships are as straightforward as they appear
I look for connection in some new eyes
I search for a deeper emotional connection with someone through their eyes
But for protection they're tranquilized
However, people tend to guard themselves emotionally, appearing disinterested or aloof
Forbidding close inspection of who's tellin' who
It is difficult to discern who is truly telling the truth and who is not
Forbidding close inspection of who's tellin' who lies
It is difficult to determine who is telling the truth and who is lying, further complicating relationships and connections
Come on darlin', bring on the night
I am still waiting and hoping for the night to come, providing me respite from my inner turmoil
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