Night on Earth
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics
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I thought about it all too much I thought so hard i couldn't see
Pete rode by on his Hutch Passed some time on the stoop on the
block were we used to sit i looked down and tied my shoes
I thought about it all too much i looked up and then i knew
I guess these things were meant to be and there's no use fighting
what's in me Night on earth Passed some time walking around
looking for something to be when i stopped to look around
all the music was different to me All these places we used
to go when i loved you i didn't see I'll miss you but now
i'll know better next time because i found me
The lyrics of The Bouncing Souls's song Night on Earth are about self-reflection, growth, and acceptance. The song starts with the singer spending time on the stoop of the building where they used to hang out with their friends, thinking about their life and relationships. They have thought about it so much that they can't see clearly anymore. However, they find clarity when Pete rides by on his Hutch. The singer realizes that some things in life are meant to be and that there is no use fighting the inner self.
The song then moves on to the singer walking around, looking for something to be. They stop and look around, and all the music seems different to them. This could signify a shift in perspective that has come with their self-reflection. They realize they missed out on so much when they were with the person they once loved. However, they are now moving on and finding themselves anew. The singer acknowledges that they will miss the person they once loved, but now they will know better for next time.
Overall, the lyrics of Night on Earth are about accepting oneself and moving on from a past relationship. The singer realizes that self-growth and reflection are an essential part of life that enables them to find themselves and move on from a past relationship. The song's message is that reflecting on oneself is necessary for personal growth and moving on from past experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Passed some time on the stoop on the block were we used to sit
I spent some time reminiscing about the past with my friends on the same street we used to hang out.
I thought about it all too much I thought so hard i couldn't see
I overanalyzed my thoughts and memories to the point where it clouded my judgment.
Pete rode by on his Hutch Passed some time on the stoop on the block were we used to sit i looked down and tied my shoes
My friend Pete passed by on his bike, and I continued to spend more time with my buddies on the block, tying my shoes in the process.
I thought about it all too much i looked up and then i knew
After realizing that I had spent too much time thinking, I finally understood the situation clearly.
I guess these things were meant to be and there's no use fighting what's in me
I've come to accept that certain events in life are inevitable, and there's no point in resisting them.
Night on earth Passed some time walking around looking for something to be when i stopped to look around all the music was different to me
As I walked around at night, searching for purpose, I had a realization that everything around me seemed to have changed.
All these places we used to go when i loved you i didn't see I'll miss you but now i'll know better next time because i found me
In the past, when I was in love with you, I didn't fully appreciate the places we went together. Although I'll miss you, I've now realized that my self-discovery is more important and valuable than any past relationship.
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@youmakemetremble
Passed some time on the stoop
on the block were we used to sit
I thought about it all too much
I thought so hard I couldn't see
Pete rode by on his Hutch
Passed some time on the stoop
on the block were we used to sit
I looked down and tied my shoes
I thought about it all too much
I looked up and then I knew
[Chorus:]
I guess these things were meant to be
and there's no use fighting what's in me
Night on earth [x2]
Passed some time walking around
Looking for something to be
When I stopped to look around
All the music was different to me
All these places we used to go
When I loved you I didn't see
I'll miss you but now I'll know
Better next time because I found me
[Chorus]
@white-star-line
passed some time on the stoop
on the block were we used to sit
i thought about it all too much
i thought so hard I couldn't see
pete rode by on his hutch
passed some time on the stoop
on the block were we used to sit
i looked down and tied my shoes
i thought about you all too much
i looked up and then i knew
i guess these things were meant to be
and there's no use fighting what's in me
Night On Earth
passed some time walking around looking for something to be
when i stopped to look around
all the music was different to me
all these places we used to go
when i loved you I didn't see
i'll miss you but now i'll know better next time because i found me
i guess these things were meant to be
and there's no use fighting what's in me
.Night On Earth.
@pauls446
Just turned 40, still love this song
@ikesours6558
Cuz it's fine wine! 43 here a week ago. Let's enjoy it while we can!
@crispappletart
This song still makes my heart explode all these years later.
@arvelcrynyd6311
Amazing, beautiful, magic song.
@ikesours6558
One of my favorite performances by Greg here... and still it's the musical outro that says everything.
@woofdoogy
Going thru a divorce and the last line makes it feel somewhat ok. Greg just had the relatable tone that I’ve always loved
@GravDiga
I'm feeling sad that i only found these guys today, i have heard 6 of their tracks today and 5 of them are the best punk rock songs i've heard..(on some topics...like love.)
@ryogto
one of the best albums ever made for sure thanks guys
@jordancole2694
Have loved these guys for close to 20 years now and I still get a little worked up when I hear this song. One of my favorites!
@FullMoonBeaver
One of my favourite songs by BS. Met Greg back in 1998, and he is a really nice guy