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Shot at the Night
The Killers Lyrics


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Once in a lifetime, the suffering of fools
To find our way home, to break in these palms
Once in a lifetime (Once in a lifetime)
Once in a lifetime

Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious

Once in a lifetime, the breaking of the roof
To find that our home, has long been out grown
Draw me a life line, 'cause honey I got nothing to lose
Once in a lifetime (Once in a lifetime)
Once in a lifetime

Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night

Look at my reflection in the mirror
Underneath the power of the light
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a shot at the night
I feel like I'm losing the fight

Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night

Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night

Overall Meaning

The song “Shot at the Night” is a powerful and emotional tune that speaks about the chances that come once in a lifetime. The lyrics suggest that we should take advantage of these opportunities, no matter how risky or mysterious they may seem. The first verse, “Once in a lifetime, the suffering of fools, to find our way home, to break in these palms” suggests that we often make foolish mistakes that lead us to suffer, but these experiences allow us to find our way back home and to grow stronger. The chorus, “Give me a shot at the night, give me a moment, some kinda mysterious” highlights the importance of taking chances, and embracing the unknown.


In the second verse, the band speaks about breaking through the roof to find that our home had long been outgrown. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for breaking free from the limitations that hold us back, and finding our way forward. The lyrics, “Draw me a life line 'cause honey I got nothing to lose” suggest a sentiment of desperation, that we should grab onto opportunities when they arise because we have nothing to lose.


Overall, “Shot at the Night” is a song that speaks about taking a chance and seizing opportunities when they present themselves, no matter how mysterious or unknown they may appear.


Line by Line Meaning

Once in a lifetime, the suffering of fools
The chance for the foolish to experience pain and struggle comes rarely in a lifetime.


To find our way home, to break in these palms
The journey leads towards finding a sense of belonging, and the struggle in the process.


Give me a shot at the night
Provide me with an opportunity to take a chance in the darkness.


Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Allow me a moment of uncertainty and surprise in the situation.


Once in a lifetime, the breaking of the roof
The rare moment of breaking free from the limits of home and comfort zones.


To find that our home, has long been out grown
Realizing the need to move forward and outgrow existing circumstances and situations.


Draw me a life line, 'cause honey I got nothing to lose
Asking for help and support to move forward when all other options seem lost.


Look at my reflection in the mirror
Observing and analyzing oneself in a state of self-reflection.


Underneath the power of the light
Recognizing the potential and abilities that are hidden underneath oneself.


Give me a shot at the night
Asking for an opportunity to take a chance and go for something unknown.


I feel like I'm losing the fight
Feeling defeated and uncertain in the current situation.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRANDON FLOWERS, DAVE BRENT KEUNING, MARK AUGUST STOERMER, RONNIE JR. VANNUCCI

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Once in a lifetime
The suffering of fools
To find our way home
To break in these bones
Once in a lifetime (Once in a lifetime)
Once in a lifetime
Oh, give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Once in a lifetime
We're breaking all the rules
To find that our home
Has long been outgrown
Throw me a life line
Cause honey I got nothing to lose
Once in a lifetime (Once in a lifetime)
Once in a lifetime
Oh, give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Look at my reflection in the mirror
Underneath the power of the light
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a shot at the night
I feel like Im losing the fight
Give me a shot at the night, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
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Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night
Give me a moment, some kinda mysterious
Give me a shot at the night



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