Don't Stop Believin'
80's D.J. Dance Lyrics


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Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Just a city boy
Born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

A singer in a smoky room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on, and on, and on

Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights, people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night

Working hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anything to roll the dice
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on, and on, and on

Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlights, people
Living just to find emotion
Hiding somewhere in the night

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights, people

Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Streetlights, people

Don't stop believin'




Hold on to the feelin'
Streetlights, people

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 80's D.J. Dance's song "Don't Stop Believin'" tell the story of two people from different backgrounds who take the midnight train and find themselves in a world full of strangers searching for their own emotions. The song takes us through their individual journeys as they navigate the ups and downs of life, all the while holding on to the hope and belief that they will find what they're looking for.


The small-town girl and city boy are both on a quest to find fulfillment, and they find themselves in a smoky room where a singer is performing. The singer brings a sense of romance to the scene with his cheap perfume and the elusive promise of a good time. The strangers waiting up and down the boulevard are all searching for something - perhaps love, perhaps excitement - and they come together in this smoky room to find it. The night goes on and on, and the search continues.


In the bridge of the song, the lyrics shift to the idea of working hard to get what one wants, and the ever-present fact that we can never really know what the future holds. Some will win, some will lose, and some will be born to suffer. But in the end, we're all searching for that feeling of joy and contentment that comes from achieving our goals. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the refrain "Don't stop believin', hold on to the feelin'."


Line by Line Meaning

Just a small town girl
A girl from a small town, with big dreams and aspirations.


Livin' in a lonely world
Living in a place or situation where one feels isolated and disconnected from others.


She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
She left her hometown in search of new opportunities, not knowing where she would end up.


Just a city boy
A boy who grew up in the city, with big dreams and aspirations.


Born and raised in south Detroit
He grew up in the southern part of Detroit, a place that may be known for its struggles and challenges.


He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
He left his hometown in search of new opportunities, not knowing where he would end up.


A singer in a smoky room
A musical performer who is performing in a place where the environment is filled with smoke.


A smell of wine and cheap perfume
The atmosphere in the room is filled with the fragrance of a low-quality perfume and alcohol.


For a smile they can share the night
Both the performer and the audience are looking for a moment of happiness and human connection.


It goes on and on, and on, and on
The night, and their search for connection and meaning, feels endless.


Strangers waiting
People who don't know each other but are still in the same place, looking for similar things.


Up and down the boulevard
Moving around in the same location, with no particular destination or plan.


Their shadows searching in the night
Their inner selves, or their true desires and aspirations, are the ones looking for a way to come out.


Streetlights, people
The symbols of human-made light and human beings, who are both searching and yearning for something better.


Living just to find emotion
Existing only to feel and connect with others, even if it's just for a brief moment.


Hiding somewhere in the night
The opportunities, hopes, and dreams that they are looking for are obscured, but still there if they keep searching.


Working hard to get my fill
Putting in a maximum effort to achieve one's goals.


Everybody wants a thrill
Everyone craves excitement and adventure in their life.


Payin' anything to roll the dice
Willing to take risks, even if it involves spending a lot of money or sacrificing something valuable.


Just one more time
Wanting to experience the thrill, rush, or excitement again.


Some will win, some will lose
Not everyone will end up achieving their goals, dreams or aspirations.


Some were born to sing the blues
Some people were born into difficult circumstances, and may face more challenges in their journey.


Oh, the movie never ends
The journey, and the search for meaning, feels like a never-ending story or a film.


Don't stop believin'
Keep holding on to hope, and don't give up on your dreams.


Hold on to the feelin'
Keep holding on to the positive emotions that come with the journey, and don't let go.


Streetlights, people
A reminder of the people and the world that they are searching and striving for.


Don't stop believin'
Keep holding on to hope, and don't give up on your dreams.


Hold on
Don't let go, keep fighting and pushing through the hard times.


Streetlights, people
A reminder of the people and the world that they are searching and striving for.


Don't stop believin'
Keep holding on to hope, and don't give up on your dreams.


Hold on to the feelin'
Keep holding on to the positive emotions that come with the journey, and don't let go.


Streetlights, people
A reminder of the people and the world that they are searching and striving for.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jonathan Cain, Stephen Ray Perry, Neal Joseph Schon

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Comments from YouTube:

@Peusterokos1

As if the original didn't sound nostalgic enough, this just goes thru the roof with inducing nostalgia of memories you don't have.
I love it.

@kespeth2

Don't stop believing meets say goodbye to hollywood! Awesome!

@bruh_hahaha

the 80s. Seems too magical to have been real.

@julianespino2942

I was born in 89’ glad my parents showed me there era of music 🔥🔥 this mix is so dope!

@ObiWanBillKenobi

This music and video was superbly edited in every way. Outstanding, outstanding work. I haven’t even seen some of these movies and now I want to.

@STEFANOERCOLINOofficial

Thanks

@mohanrambassit3039

I agree. This video inspired me to watch 6 hours of Elvira content lol. Also will probably watch Dirty Dancing sometime in the future

@supahl33t

You did a phenomenal job sync'ing at 3:12 - getting the on screen movements to time with the beat is impressive and a great attention to detail. Kudos!

@Borgelini

Everything about this is so outstanding and emotional. Superb job with both the music and the video!

@STEFANOERCOLINOofficial

Thanks.

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