Saturday Night
Armin Van Buuren vs. Herman Brood Lyrics

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The neon light, of the Open all night
Was just in time replaced by the magic appearance of a new day-while
A melancholic Reno was crawling on his back just in
Front of the supermarket door-way child

Hey girl, on a cold summer night
As we stood on the corner
As a man passed by and asked us

What we were doing what we need
As he pointed his big fat finger
To the people hangin' round at the corner of the - other side of street
Oh well

Doin' nothing, just hanging around
What do you mean doin' nothing Sir
So we had to hit him to the ground
Doin' nothing just hanging around
His head all busted lookin' just a little to wise child

I just can't wait
I just can't wait for Saturday night
For Saturday night
For Saturday night
Saturday night

Saturday night
Saturday night
Saturday night

I just can't wait
I just can't wait

Overall Meaning

The song "Saturday Night" by Armin Van Buuren vs. Herman Brood talks about the nightlife in Reno, where the neon light of the "Open All Night" store is replaced by the dawn of a new day. The song also tells the story of the characters roaming around the streets, including the singer, his girlfriend, and a man passing by, who pointed his big fat finger towards people hanging around on the other side of the street. When asked what they were doing, they replied with "doing nothing, just hanging around," which led to the man being hit to the ground, causing his head to be busted and looking just a little too wise.

The lyrics depict how aimless and nihilistic people can be during the weekend nights, looking for some sort of excitement or purpose through bar-hopping, partying, and meaningless conversations with strangers. The song's catchy hook, "I just can't wait for Saturday night," emphasizes this feeling of anticipation and excitement towards living for the moment, even if it might lead to trouble or unwanted consequences.

Overall, "Saturday Night" portrays a raw and realistic image of the nightlife culture that's both hedonistic and melancholic, with its characters seeking a temporary escape from reality.

Line by Line Meaning

The neon light, of the Open all night
The bright lights from the store that used to be open all night were replaced by the magic appearance of a new day while.

Was just in time replaced by the magic appearance of a new day-while
The timing was such that the neon light was replaced by the arrival of a new day.

A melancholic Reno was crawling on his back just in
A sad person from Reno was crawling on his back, right in front of the supermarket's entrance.

Front of the supermarket door-way child
He was lying in front of the entrance like a child.

Hey girl, on a cold summer night
Addressing someone, the song describes a situation on a cold summer evening.

As we stood on the corner
The two people were standing on a street corner.

As a man passed by and asked us
A stranger walked by and asked a question.

What we were doing what we need
The stranger asked what they were doing and if they needed anything in particular.

As he pointed his big fat finger
The man pointed his finger, which was big and fat.

To the people hangin' round at the corner of the - other side of street
He gestured towards some people that were hanging around on the corner of the street, opposite to where they were standing.

Oh well
A phrase that conveys uncertainty, resignation or disappointment.

Doin' nothing, just hanging around
They were not doing anything specific, just passing time.

What do you mean doin' nothing Sir
They were offended by the man's suggestion that they were doing nothing.

So we had to hit him to the ground
They beat the man, causing him to fall to the ground.

Doin' nothing just hanging around
Reinforcing the idea that they were not doing anything important.

His head all busted lookin' just a little to wise child
The man's head was injured and he looked wiser than before.

I just can't wait
Expressing excitement or anticipation.

I just can't wait for Saturday night
The anticipation is for the upcoming Saturday night.

Saturday night
Repeating the main idea from above.

Saturday night
Continuing the repetition of 'Saturday night'.

Saturday night
Concluding the repetition of 'Saturday night'.

I just can't wait
Restating the excitement for Saturday night.