Bauhaus first broke up in 1983. Peter Murphy began a solo career while the other members continued as Tones on Tail and later as Love and Rockets. Both enjoyed greater commercial success in the United States than Bauhaus had, but disappeared from the charts in their homeland. The band reunited for a 1998 tour and on a more permanent basis in 2005. The group announced plans to disband again following the release of their final album Go Away White in 2008.
The release of Go Away White signaled the end of the band and there was no supporting tour. Drummer Kevin Haskins said in an interview that they “were getting along really well, but there was an incident that occurred.” As a result, “some of us just felt that we didn’t want to carry on as a working unit.” In an interview with SuicideGirls, bassist David J said about the breakup: “You have a test tube, and you pour in one chemical, and you pour in another chemical, and something happens. It starts to bubble. Pour in another chemical, and it starts to bubble a bit more. You pour in a fourth chemical, and it bubbles really violently, and then explodes. That’s my answer.” Peter Murphy claimed in another interview that he “he was most satisfied with the bonding on an emotional level. It was good to be working together and to put the past behind us and it was very positive. The result was coming out really fast, so it was exciting and it was very enjoyable,” but in the end “That rocky character worked and I think it was a bit right to finish it, really.”
Murphy also stated in his MySpace blog that “there’s a lot more to it than this ‘incident’ that I’ve heard bandied about. In any group’s business there are constant incidents, so what? Committing to being in a band takes tolerance, love, and a massive commitment. I’ve walked on that stage at times when I could emotionally barely manage to and give it all just the same. If I’d let some disagreement or bad word distract me from that goal, then I’d need to question my integrity. Anton Corbijn once related to me how Bono of U2 talked about one of the reasons that U2 had survived was that they’re unlike many English bands; there was a kinship and priority given to each other as family. I personally sympathize with that. ‘There is no love where there is no Love.’”
A Bauhaus reunion was aborted in 2022 after Peter Murphy forced the band to cancel the tour as he entered rehab.
(2) Bauhaus was also the name of an Italian jazz rock band. They made recordings in 1974 but they weren’t released until almost thirty years later.
Night Time
Bauhaus Lyrics
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There's sunlight in my eyes playing tricks with my head
I work like a dog on the job every day
Trying to earn some money so I can go and play
In the night time
I said night time
It's the night time
I want to be with you in the night time
I come home from work now I'm tired and I'm beat
Trying to make some supper but I can't have any heat
I jump in the shower wash the world off my back
I'm going to get my baby that's a natural fact
In the night time
I said night time
It's the night time
Oh that's the right time
I want to be with you in the night time
Move a little closer let me whisper in your ear
Just turn your radio up and you'll hear what I'm saying
Half a million people with nothing to say
Running round in circles they're just living their days
Stick with me baby, I'll show you how to fly
We'll make some real music, watch the world go by
In the night time
I said night time
It's the night time
Oh that's the right time
I want to be with you in the night time
Bauhaus's song "Night Time" is a song about the longing for connection in the midst of daily struggles. The song describes the routine of waking up in the morning, going to work, and trying to make ends meet. The singer works like a dog every day, but all he can think about is wanting to spend the night time with someone he loves. He wants to be with his partner in the night time because that's the right time for him. He seeks comfort and solace in the night time when the day's struggles are over.
The bridge of the song offers a solution to these daily struggles. The singer suggests that he and his partner can make some real music and "watch the world go by." He offers a way out of the mundane, circular existence that so many people experience. The song is essentially about the desire to connect with someone on a deeper level and navigating the difficulties of daily life to do so.
Overall, "Night Time" is a melancholic song that expresses the longing for connection in a world that can feel isolating and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up in the morning take the covers from my bed
As soon as I wake up, the first thing I do is remove the blankets from my bed
There's sunlight in my eyes playing tricks with my head
The bright sunlight in the morning can be disorienting and make me feel like things are not quite as they seem
I work like a dog on the job every day
I put in a lot of effort and long hours at work each and every day
Trying to earn some money so I can go and play
The reason I work so hard is to make enough money to enjoy my free time and do the things that make me happy
In the night time
When it gets dark outside
I said night time
I want to emphasize how important and special the night time is to me
It's the night time
This particular time of day has a certain energy and atmosphere that I find alluring
Oh that's the right time
This is the ideal time for me to be with someone special and have some fun
I want to be with you in the night time
I desire to spend time with someone who means a lot to me during this particular time of day
I come home from work now I'm tired and I'm beat
After a long day at work, I'm exhausted and worn out
Trying to make some supper but I can't have any heat
I'm facing some challenges in preparing my meal, such as not having access to a working stove or oven
I jump in the shower wash the world off my back
Taking a shower helps me feel refreshed and cleansed of the stresses from the day
I'm going to get my baby that's a natural fact
I am highly motivated to spend time with someone I care about deeply, and this is an undeniable fact
Move a little closer let me whisper in your ear
I want to get physically close to the person I desire and speak to them quietly and intimately
Just turn your radio up and you'll hear what I'm saying
If you listen closely, you'll be able to understand the message and emotions that I am trying to convey
Half a million people with nothing to say
Many people in society seem to lack a meaningful message or purpose in their lives
Running round in circles they're just living their days
People can become stuck in a cycle of repetitive and unfulfilling behavior, leading to a sense of being stagnant in their lives
Stick with me baby, I'll show you how to fly
With my guidance and companionship, I believe I can help someone to reach new heights and achieve their dreams
We'll make some real music, watch the world go by
With the right partner, we can create something beautiful and meaningful while also enjoying the passing of time in the world around us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB FELDMAN, JERRY GOLDSTEIN, RICHARD GOTTEHRER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Autumn
I've always loved the guitar on this track. Danny Ash is beyond cool
discomatador3D
I have a live version off the radio from Toronto concert (CFNY) in the 80's that is incredible
sukkyatlife
i love this song and album :D
cleverkiller
It's a cover of the song 'Night Time' by The Strangeloves (search YouTube for it to see the original!) as noted by the poster, not a cover of the blues song 'The Night Time Is the Right Time' some might recognize from CCR or the Cosby Show (or countless others) as some people have suggested. I love it!
Tawera1
Great posting. I have only ever heard the live version of this. Where is it from?
NukleheadMcSpazatron
Im listening to this in the...Night Time!
Anakin Skywalker
NukleheadMcSpazatron im listening at 3:33AM
Jamie Woolaway
bauhaus probably learnt this off the original nuggets compilation that was popular at the time and influential for lots of punk and new wave groups.
revajnix
Nuggets is a must listen for any teen with any interest in guitar pop / rock / punk then there's no looking back...
Mad le Fab
this is almost like a combination of 'tax man" beat and " a hard days night." or am i just being weird?