Vegas Skies
The Cab Lyrics
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It's like the alcohol making my head spin
Your scent is the rum in the bottle
Keeping me hopeless 'til I wake tomorrow
And if tonight ever makes a difference
The way that I feel the way that I'll remember it
I'll take this down until the glass remains
Swallow the words that I was meant to say
It's a long drive back to Vegas skies
So I don't, I make one more wrong turn tonight so
[Chorus]
Say goodnight our first goodbye
I've only got forever and forever is fine
Just take your time
We'll stop the clock together
And know that the timing was right
All of these guards they stand tall and defensive
Putting up walls around what was once innocent
It won't let me in but I'm stronger than that
Cause you stole my eyes and I'll never look back
Girl last night I forgot to mention
The way that I feel the way that I'll remember this
When we're this young we have nothing to lose
We just the clock to beat and a hand to choose
It's a long drive back to Vegas skies
So I don't, I make one more wrong turn tonight so
[Chorus]
It's a long way down
Just fall into place and you'll fall into me
We'll make it out you'll see
[Chorus: x2]
The lyrics to The Cab's song Vegas Skies describe a night of passionate romance between two people. The singer is drunk and in need of attention, and compares the scent of the person they're with to the rum they've been drinking. They reflect on how this night will be remembered, and decide to take it down until the glass remains, meaning they'll remember it forever. The singer acknowledges that the relationship is fleeting and soon they'll be making their way back to reality, but for now, they'll make one more wrong turn before saying their first goodbye.
The song has a wistful tone and touches on the idea that the relationship is fleeting and that the timing may be right for them to part ways. The lyrics mention guards putting up walls around what was once innocent and the singer acknowledges that he is stronger than that because he will never look back, meaning he will always remember the relationship and what it meant to him.
Line by Line Meaning
It's twelve o' clock and I need your attention
It's midnight and I crave for your focus and interest in me.
It's like the alcohol making my head spin
I feel intoxicated and dizzy like how liquor affects one's head.
Your scent is the rum in the bottle
Your fragrance has the same effect as the alcohol I drank earlier.
Keeping me hopeless 'til I wake tomorrow
You make me feel so lost and helpless that I cannot wait for a new day to start over.
And if tonight ever makes a difference
If this evening creates a change or a significant impact,
The way that I feel the way that I'll remember it
I'll hold on to the memories and emotions that I have tonight for a long time.
I'll take this down until the glass remains
I'll document this experience until the last drop of my drink is gone.
Swallow the words that I was meant to say
I'll keep my unexpressed thoughts and feelings to myself.
It's a long drive back to Vegas skies
Returning to Las Vegas, the place where I belong, requires a lengthy trip or metaphorical journey.
So I don't, I make one more wrong turn tonight so
I purposely take one more mistake or risk before I finally go back home.
Say goodnight our first goodbye
We bid farewell for the night, but it isn't truly a goodbye because there will still be more opportunities to spend time together.
I've only got forever and forever is fine
I only have an infinite amount of time, and that's okay because I'm willing to use all of it to be with you.
Just take your time
Don't rush, do things at a comfortable pace.
We'll stop the clock together
We'll pause time and be in the moment with each other.
And know that the timing was right
We'll realize that the timing is perfect for what's happening between us.
All of these guards they stand tall and defensive
There are obstacles or defenses that prevent me from reaching you.
Putting up walls around what was once innocent
These barriers are protecting something that used to be pure and genuine.
It won't let me in but I'm stronger than that
Despite the resistance, I am resilient and can overcome it.
Cause you stole my eyes and I'll never look back
You enchant me and I'll never forget this feeling.
Girl last night I forgot to mention
I wasn't able to express something important to you last night.
The way that I feel the way that I'll remember this
I'll hold on to this sentiment and memory for a long time.
When we're this young we have nothing to lose
In our youth, there's not much for us to risk or give up.
We just the clock to beat and a hand to choose
Our only challenge is to race against time and to decide what to do with it.
It's a long way down
It's a huge and difficult transition.
Just fall into place and you'll fall into me
Just let things happen naturally and eventually, you'll be with me.
We'll make it out you'll see
We'll get through everything and come out okay.
Chorus: Say goodnight our first goodbye
We say goodbye for the night, knowing that there's still more time to spend together.
I've only got forever and forever is fine
There's plenty of time, and I'm willing to wait.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEX DELEON, ALEX JOHNSON, ALEX MARSHALL, ALEXANDER DELEON, BUTCH WALKER, CASH COLIGAN, CASH COLLIGAN, IAN CRAWFORD
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