Don't Stop
B.O.R.A Lyrics
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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 smokey 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, night
Streetlights, people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night
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 smokey 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, night
Streetlights, people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night
The lyrics to “Don’t Stop” by B.O.R.A are a tribute to the classic rock anthem “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey. The song begins with the story of a small town girl and a city boy who both take the midnight train to escape their mundane lives in search of something more. The verse describes how they both end up in a smokey room filled with the smell of wine and cheap perfume - an environment that represents the temporary escape from reality. The chorus kicks in and a larger picture is painted, as strangers wait up and down the boulevard, searching for something they can’t find. The street lights and people all seem to be living just to find emotion, which represents the fact that we all strive to feel something more in life than what we currently have. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus and the line “Don’t Stop Believing”, urging listeners to never give up hope in the search for what they are looking for.
The lyrics to “Don’t Stop” is a modern take on the classic rock anthem “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey
The song portrays the common human desire to escape our mundane lives and search for something more
The lyrics capture the essence of people’s search for love, happiness, and purpose in life
The song relates to people from all walks of life
The song was written and recorded by a young up-and-coming artist, B.O.R.A
B.O.R.A was inspired by classic rock bands such as Journey, which greatly influenced his music
The song was released in 2020 and has become a fan favorite
The music video for the song features B.O.R.A and his band performing live, with visuals of people searching for what they want in life
The song has received critical acclaim from music critics and fans alike
The song's chords are G, D, Em, C, and Am
G: 320033
D: xx0232
Em: 022000
C: x32010
Am: x02210
Line by Line Meaning
Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world
The singer describes a young woman from a small town who feels alone and disconnected from the world.
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
The woman takes a chance and leaves her hometown without a definite destination, hoping to find something better somewhere else.
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
The song introduces another character, a young man who grew up in the southern part of Detroit, a big city.
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
Similar to the woman, the man also leaves his familiar surroundings, taking a chance and hoping for a better future.
A singer in a smokey room
The song mentions a singer who performs in a place with a lot of smoke, usually a bar or nightclub.
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
Both the place and the people in it are associated with unpleasant odors, including alcohol and low-quality perfumes.
For a smile they can share the night
Despite the unpleasant surroundings, everyone tries to have a good time and connect with others, even if only for a short while.
It goes on and on and on and on
The cycle of life and the search for meaning continues indefinitely, with no clear end in sight.
Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
The song describes a scene where many people are waiting on the street, hoping to meet someone or find something worthwhile.
Their shadows searching in the night, night
The people are described metaphorically as shadows, representing their elusive and intangible nature, as they search for meaning and something to hold onto in the darkness of the night.
Streetlights, people, living just to find emotion
The song characterizes the people as searching for strong emotions and experiences, perhaps because their lives are otherwise unfulfilling.
Hiding, somewhere in the night
The meaning of life, or whatever it is that people are searching for, remains elusive and difficult to find, perhaps hidden somewhere in the darkness of the night.
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Евген Гончар
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