The Nights
Avicii Ft. Robbie Williams Lyrics
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'95 or '96? I really can't remember which
Pack of fags, no bags, man, I like to travel lightly
Who knows what tonight's tomorrow will bring?
Will I fall into a quiet room sayin', "Hold me now?"
And even on the darkest night of the coldest year
Hold my hand 'til the last day of the year
It's not Christmas night every night, so come on, bring your sex alive
Made a veil, made a sin, I want my sex and drugs again
I call you up to get a fix at North West 6
Mini cab, two patsies, I'm dodging paparazzi
I bet they wish they could see me now
As we fall into a quiet room sayin', "Hold me now?"
And even on the darkest night of the coldest year
It's not Christmas night every night, so come on, bring your sex alive
Hold my hand 'til the last day of the year
It's not Christmas night every night, so come on, bring your sex alive
And even on the darkest night
Now look at us, we're all grown up
No one to tell us when to stop
And you know we couldn't anyway
Yes, we'll have our way on Christmas day
And even on the darkest night of the coldest year
It's not Christmas night every night, so come on, bring your sex alive
Hold my hand 'til the last day of the year
It's not Christmas night every night, so come on, bring your sex alive
And even on the darkest night
(Ooh, ooh)
Walk me out of here (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
I'll walk you out of here (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
I'll walk you out of here (ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
(Ooh, ooh)
The lyrics to Avicii feat. Robbie Williams's song The Nights describe living life to the fullest and not waiting for special occasions like Christmas to do so. The song starts with the singer leaving his job and traveling out of London with nothing but a pack of cigarettes. The lyrics delve into his past, possibly the year ‘95 or ‘96, and his desire for sex and drugs. As the song goes on, the singer talks about meeting up with someone for a 'fix', potentially a drug deal, and avoiding the paparazzi. The chorus repeats the sentiment that every night is a night to explore and have fun, not just Christmas. The song ends with the singer and another person walking out, possibly to continue their adventures.
The underlying message of The Nights is to live every day like it’s your last and not wait for special occasions. The lyrics suggest that life is full of adventures and experiences, and we should take advantage of them while we can, rather than waiting for them to come to us. There are references to drugs and sex, which may not be appealing to everyone, but they portray the idea of living life to the fullest and not holding back, regardless of potential consequences. The chorus is upbeat and catchy, reiterating the message that every night is an opportunity to make memories.
Line by Line Meaning
December in London, think I just been made redundant
The singer is in London in the month of December and has just lost his job.
'95 or '96? I really can't remember which
The singer is reminiscing about a past year, but is unsure of the exact date.
Pack of fags, no bags, man, I like to travel lightly
The singer prefers to travel with minimal items, including only a pack of cigarettes and no luggage.
Who knows what tonight's tomorrow will bring?
The future is uncertain and there is no way to predict what will happen.
Will I fall into a quiet room sayin', "Hold me now?"
The singer wonders if he will be alone and sad at some point, wishing for someone to comfort him.
And even on the darkest night of the coldest year
The singer acknowledges that even in the worst circumstances, there is hope.
It's not Christmas night every night, so come on, bring your sex alive
The singer suggests that life is not always a celebration and people should take advantage of their youth and live in the moment.
Hold my hand 'til the last day of the year
The singer wants someone to stay with him until the end of the year, possibly indicating loneliness.
Made a veil, made a sin, I want my sex and drugs again
The singer has made mistakes in the past and wants to return to his reckless lifestyle of drugs and sex.
I call you up to get a fix at North West 6
The singer contacts someone to get drugs from a location in London.
Mini cab, two patsies, I'm dodging paparazzi
The singer is avoiding the attention of the media while using a mini-cab with two accomplices.
I bet they wish they could see me now
The singer believes that the paparazzi would love to capture him in his current situation.
As we fall into a quiet room sayin', "Hold me now?"
The singer is thinking about having someone hold him, possibly indicating a need for comfort.
Now look at us, we're all grown up
The singer reflects on his current state of maturity.
No one to tell us when to stop
The singer is free from parental or societal constraints.
And you know we couldn't anyway
The singer is suggesting that he and his companion would not stop even if someone told them to.
Yes, we'll have our way on Christmas day
The singer and his companion will do as they please, even on Christmas day.
Walk me out of here (ooh, ooh)
The singer wants to leave his current situation, possibly a place of sadness or loneliness.
I'll walk you out of here (ooh, ooh)
The singer offers to accompany his companion out of the same situation.
(Ooh, ooh)
These lines are likely a musical interlude and do not convey a specific meaning.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Karl Peter Brazil, Owen Parker, Robert Peter Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Hey, once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
Hey, when face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Made memories we knew would never fade
One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away"
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,
"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
When thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into those shinning stars
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
Don't forsake this life of yours.
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."
One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away."
When I was just a kid I heard him say,
"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."
He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
These are the nights that never die
My father told me
@zavalajadenelpro4819
"When I die, I want to be remembered for the life i lived" This man is truly wise. But dang, poor avicii.
@riga2.0youtube76
right
@GGalaxiAA
He's not dead he's in our hearts ♥️
@wrsplush3969
@@GGalaxiAA estoy de acuerdo con tus palabras ❤
@w..r.i.z.z
“When I die I want to be remembered for the life I lived”
Hits hard now he’s dead
R.I.P
@melktitv4540
F
@razergaming6021
rip man im breaking down
@minijack6941
Hes not dead legends never die 😪😪😪😪
@FreeSpiritPaulette
It sure does, my friend. It really does.
@yasmin06780
Xu11y how did he die omg