Tonite
B-Lines Lyrics

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White line fever on an open road
Headlights shinin', billboards glow
Thinkin' too much, cuz there's nothin' to do
Oww, too many miles to go

Hours pass slow waitin' for daylight
Neon distraction left and right
Promises, promises everywhere

Ain't nothin' but dirty lies

It all ends tonite

Heavy metal lightnin', sell your soul
All in the name of rock and roll
Shootin' star gonna burn out fast
In the limelight black hole

Put on your suit, put on your tie
Dazed and confused, got to wonder why

Slave to the grind, power lust
It's all a dirty lie

Overall Meaning

The song "Tonite" by B-Lines is a commentary on the rock and roll lifestyle, and how it can lead to disillusionment and disappointment. The lyrics describe a long night on the road, with the singer having nothing to do but think. The neon distractions and promises of fame and fortune that surround them are all lies, leading to a feeling of hopelessness. The song seems to suggest that the rock and roll lifestyle, with its emphasis on excess and instant gratification, can be ultimately unfulfilling.

The opening line of "White line fever on an open road" refers to the constant touring that is a part of the rock and roll lifestyle. The singer is tired and bored, with nothing to do but think about their situation. The metaphor of the "neon distractions" represents the temptations of the lifestyle - fame, money, drugs - that can distract from the reality of the situation. The reference to "Heavy metal lightnin', sell your soul / All in the name of rock and roll" highlights the idea that rock and roll can require sacrifices, including selling out one's own values, to succeed.

Overall, the song suggests that the rock and roll lifestyle can be ultimately unfulfilling and that the promises of fame and fortune that come with it are often empty. The phrase "It all ends tonite" underscores the idea that the rock and roll lifestyle can be short-lived, with burnout and disappointment often replacing the initial thrill of success.

Line by Line Meaning

White line fever on an open road
The feeling of excitement and adrenaline that comes with traveling far for a particular purpose.

Headlights shinin', billboards glow
The only thing visible during the journey is the reflective light from the road and various billboards that shout different signals.

Thinkin' too much, cuz there's nothin' to do
One's mind overthinks, surrounded by emptiness and silence.

Oww, too many miles to go
The distance left to travel is still long, causing exhaustion and fatigue.

Hours pass slow waitin' for daylight
Time drags on, and there is nothing to do except count down to daylight.

Neon distraction left and right
The city lights create a dizzying distraction for one's mind.

Promises, promises everywhere
Everywhere you look, there are promises of a better life, yet they are all illusions.

Ain't nothin' but dirty lies
None of the promises are achievable or real; they are all lies.

It all ends tonite
All of the empty promises and illusions will come to an end tonight.

Heavy metal lightnin', sell your soul
The loud music and flashing lights hypnotize you, selling you the idea that the only way to enjoy life is to lose your originality, morals, and individuality.

All in the name of rock and roll
You do it all for the sake of the so-called rock and roll culture.

Shootin' star gonna burn out fast
Your skyrocketing fame and success will last only for a fleeting moment.

In the limelight black hole
Once you are cast out of the spotlight, no one will remember who you were, and everything you achieved will vanish into oblivion.

Put on your suit, put on your tie
Get dressed in your formal attire and join the group of people that you don't belong to.

Dazed and confused, got to wonder why
Feeling disoriented and confused, you start to question why you are doing all of this.

Slave to the grind, power lust
Working tirelessly and striving for constant power, you become controlled by your ambition, losing sight of things that matter in life.

It's all a dirty lie
Everything related to this life, including the fame, success, money, and power, is nothing but an empty shell, a dirty lie.

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Main Riders

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