Night In Tunisia
В.Королев Е.Миронов А.Сайфулин В.Кирпичев Lyrics


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Do you ever feel like, gettin' high?
Do you ever feel like, leavin' this world?
Uhh do you ever feel like, you ball by yourself?
Do you ever feel unnecessary? Uh-huh

Don't call me crazy but sometimes I feel like gettin' up
and dancin' in the middle of the night
I need a way to release myself
from all the pain and the pressures in life (one time)
Considered drinkin', but then I started thinkin'
I'd probably drown away my life
Gotta do somethin', too many people frontin'
You see I need a way to get by

[Chorus x2]
That's why I get hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh
from dancin' in the middle of the night
Dancin' in the moonlight

Last night I'm cruisin' the Meadows, better known as the ghetto
Seen a shorty named Black
At thirteen he's deep in the drug scene
And there probably ain't no turnin' back
He said dat, momma was smokin', he tired of bein' broke and
poppa locked up and ain't comin' back
I almost cried when he looked in my eyes
and he said he didn't care if he died

[Chorus]

I've been dreamin' for years, cried a river of tears
I can't take it no more
I seen the bible dying
And I don't wanan cry no more (just ain't right)
Too many people pushin' too many people
Hate is just a sequel, cause still nobody's equal
And I find myself lying
'Cause I don't wanna cry no more

[Chorus]

Dancin' in the moonlight
Said dancin' in the moonlight [x7]

[Chorus]





Dancin' in the moonlight
Said dancin' in the moonlight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to В.Королев Е.Миронов А.Сайфулин В.Кирпичев's song "Night in Tunisia" describe the feeling of wanting to escape the struggles of everyday life. The lyrics ask questions such as "Do you ever feel like gettin' high?," "Do you ever feel like leavin' this world?," and "Do you ever feel unnecessary?" These questions suggest feelings of depression, loneliness, and hopelessness. The chorus of the song explains that the singer finds release and comfort in dancing in the middle of the night and dancin' in the moonlight. The second verse shares a story about a young boy caught up in the drug scene, further emphasizing the hardships and struggles of everyday life.


The song's lyrics paint a picture of a world filled with pain and pressures, where people are not equal and hate is a commonplace. The singer longs to escape and find a way to release themselves from all the pain and struggles. Dancing in the moonlight becomes the singer’s outlet for escaping the weight of the world they must carry, if only for a little while.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you ever feel like, gettin' high?
Asking if the listener ever has the desire to use drugs to escape reality.


Do you ever feel like, leavin' this world?
Asking if the listener ever feels like giving up on life.


Uhh do you ever feel like, you ball by yourself?
Asking if the listener ever feels alone and unsupported.


Do you ever feel unnecessary? Uh-huh
Asking if the listener ever feels like they don't have a purpose or feel unwanted.


Don't call me crazy but sometimes I feel like gettin' up and dancin' in the middle of the night
The singer sometimes has the urge to dance to release pent up emotions at night.


I need a way to release myself from all the pain and the pressures in life (one time)
The singer needs an outlet to cope with the stresses and difficulties of life.


Considered drinkin', but then I started thinkin' I'd probably drown away my life
The singer considers using alcohol to cope but realizes it may lead to negative consequences.


Gotta do somethin', too many people frontin', You see I need a way to get by
The singer needs to find a way to cope with fake people and other struggles in life.


That's why I get hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh from dancin' in the middle of the night, Dancin' in the moonlight
The singer finds relief and a sense of freedom by dancing at night, and it helps them cope with life's difficulties.


Last night I'm cruisin' the Meadows, better known as the ghetto, Seen a shorty named Black
The singer is in a rough area and encounters a young man who goes by Black.


At thirteen he's deep in the drug scene, And there probably ain't no turnin' back
Black is heavily involved in drug use at a young age, and the singer fears for his future.


He said dat, momma was smokin', he tired of bein' broke and poppa locked up and ain't comin' back
Black's mother uses drugs, he is tired of being poor, and his father is in prison with no hope of returning.


I almost cried when he looked in my eyes and he said he didn't care if he died
The singer is deeply affected by Black's hopeless words and attitude.


I've been dreamin' for years, cried a river of tears, I can't take it no more
The singer has been struggling with their own problems and emotions for years and can't continue to bear the weight.


I seen the bible dying, And I don't wanan cry no more (just ain't right)
The singer has witnessed the decline of something they hold sacred and can't bear it anymore.


Too many people pushin' too many people, Hate is just a sequel, cause still nobody's equal
Too much conflict and inequality in the world causes more hate and division, and the singer wishes for unity.


And I find myself lying, 'Cause I don't wanna cry no more
The singer tries to hide their emotions and feelings to avoid further pain.


Said dancin' in the moonlight [x7]
Repeating the chorus and the idea that dancing at night is a form of escape and release for the singer.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TONY MARIO DOFAT, DWIGHT MYERS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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The moon is the same moon above you
A glow in its cool evening light
The stars are aglow in Tunisia
Never does it shine so bright
The cares of the days seem to vanish
The ending of day brings release
Each wonderful night in Tunisia
Where the nights are filled with peace.
The stars are aglow in heavens
But only the wise understand
That shining tonight in Tunisia
They guide you through descent sand
And words fail to tell a tale exoticto be taid
Each night's a deeper night in a worldages old
The cares of the world seem to vanish
The ending of day brings release
Each wonderful night in Tunisia
Where the nights are filled with peace



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@danlunham4478

I was born in 1950, and my dad, a bass player, immersed me in the exuberant groove of this art, the art that shaped him. I will be forever grateful, I mean into eternity.

@brothercaleb

I’m jealous. I grew up in a cult where they called jazz “devils music” essentially. Just starting to catch up.

@Goku_Ultra_Instinct_SSJ

God bless you ❤

@_lifeafterDARK

It took years to fully appreciate that I was lucky enough to see this dude play live in concert. Thanks dad.

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