When the Lights Go Down
Armand van Helden Lyrics


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When the lights go down in your town,
And the band begins to play,
You can feel the energy coming
From the people as they say

When the lights go down in your town,
And the band begins to play,
You can feel the energy coming
From the people as they say

When the lights go down in your town,
And the band begins to play,
You can feel the energy coming
From the people as they say

When the lights go down in your town,
And the band begins to play,
You can feel the energy coming
From the people as they say

Everybody calls him wonderkid
Everybody calls him wonderkid
Everybody calls him wonderkid
Everybody calls him wonderkid
Everybody calls him wonderkid
He gets kicks from guitar licks

When the lights go down in your town,
And the band begins to play,
You can feel the energy coming
From the people as they say

When the lights go down in your town,
And the band begins to play,




You can feel the energy coming
From the people as they say

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "When the Lights Go Down" by Armand van Helden speak to the power of music and the energy it brings to live performances. The opening lines set the scene for a concert or live music event, as the lights go down and the band takes the stage. The repetition of this refrain emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of the crowd as they wait for the music to begin.


As the song continues, a specific individual is referenced. Referred to as the "wonderkid," this person is someone who generates a lot of attention and popularity among the crowd, likely due to his impressive guitar skills. The repetition of the line "everybody calls him wonderkid" again emphasizes the excitement and energy of the crowd, as they respond to this person's performance.


Overall, the lyrics to "When the Lights Go Down" celebrate the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of community and shared experience. Whether it's the band on stage or a particular talented individual, the energy and excitement of live music is something that connects people and brings them together.


Line by Line Meaning

When the lights go down in your town,
As twilight sets in and the cityscape's luminosity fade,


and the band begins to play,
while the musicians make preparations to perform


you can feel the energy coming
one can sense the vibe that permeates through the crowd of onlookers


from the people as they say
as they chant, sing and shout out to the performing musicians


everybody calls him wonderkid
The prodigal musician is renowned amongst the masses


he gets kicks from guitar licks
he derives immense pleasure from playing the guitar that resonates with his audience




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDIE ARLISA BRICKELL

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@ritchimoon7729

One of the best music from Armand Van Helden :-) Great song!!!!!

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I almost forgot this song… somehow it became a core memory and it came back to me…

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Been looking for this song since I was a toddler.

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creative video, catchy song and funny to watch. not to mention that the singer is absolutely stunning.

@arc27

I really like Armand Van Helden's stuff. It's never clichéd. It always has good beats.

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READING ROCKS! SO DOES VAN HELDEN! good stuff

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It's true that reading rocks!!! * - ) Thanks for posting it, that's gorgeous!

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yes you are right^^ it is good music and armand van helden is a good producer

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