Come With Me Tonight
Bob Schneider & Mitch Watkins Lyrics
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He's booger sugar and devils meat
and hard as boardwalk bubblegum
and smooth as 151
But hey hey, it's all right
I don't mind I won't fight it
Hey hey, it's all right
Oh there's Larry he's all right
He's a walking stick of lit dynamite
Always gets it wrong
His heart's as soft as chickenbone
We can lose ourselves
not find our way back home
'Till the whole world feels just like a saturday night
without a care in the world
without a net underneath us
floating through the air
high as a kite
Hey hey, my my
You're as pretty as the big blue sky
Hey hey, it's alright
'cause baby you can come with me tonight
Oh and there's Barry
He's okay
He might even find himself one of these days
with his diamonds and cocaine
and his "honey, I won't ever do that again"
But hey hey, it's all right
I don't mind and I won't fight
Hey hey, it's all right
'Cause baby you can come with me tonight
In Bob Schneider's song "Come With Me Tonight," the lyrics explore the various character types that exist in the world. Through the use of hyperboles, the lyrics create an extreme depiction of these characters. Johnny, for example, is compared to the harmful and addictive drug "booger sugar" and devil's meat. The use of these extreme comparisons suggests that Johnny possesses power that can be dangerous when misused. Similarly, Larry is described as a "walking stick of lit dynamite," an image that suggests he is explosive and volatile, yet his heart is as soft as chicken bone, suggesting a complex duality in his character. Finally, Barry is described as someone who is okay but has vices that may lead him down a destructive path.
Despite these extreme characterizations, the singer makes it clear that they do not mind these imperfections and that everything is all right. The invitation to "come with me tonight" suggests that the singer is looking for a partner to join them on their travels through the world, and they are willing to accept all types of people. The lyrics suggest that the journey may be uncertain and chaotic, but ultimately, the singer is looking for a partner to join them and navigate the challenges that come their way.
Overall, the lyrics of "Come With Me Tonight" offer a colorful and exaggerated perspective on different types of people while also emphasizing the importance of finding someone to share life's experiences with.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, there's Johnny he's so sweet
Johnny is attractive and charming
He's booger sugar and devils meat
Johnny is into drugs and danger
and hard as boardwalk bubblegum
Johnny is tough and resilient
and smooth as 151
Johnny is also smooth and charismatic
But hey hey, it's all right
Despite Johnny's flaws, the singer is okay with it
I don't mind I won't fight it
The singer accepts Johnny for who he is
Hey hey, it's all right
Reiterating that everything is okay
'cause baby you can come with me tonight
The singer is inviting someone to come with them to have fun
Oh there's Larry he's all right
Another person the singer knows who is okay
He's a walking stick of lit dynamite
Larry is energetic and unpredictable
Always gets it wrong
Larry is not very reliable
His heart's as soft as chickenbone
Larry is also sensitive and vulnerable
We can lose ourselves
The singer wants to forget all their troubles
not find our way back home
They don't want to think about their responsibilities
'Till the whole world feels just like a saturday night
They want to have carefree fun
without a care in the world
Emphasizing their desire to be carefree
without a net underneath us
They are taking risks and living on the edge
floating through the air
This carefree feeling is liberating
high as a kite
They are also under the influence
Hey hey, my my
Another way to say 'hello'
You're as pretty as the big blue sky
The person they invited is very attractive
Hey hey, it's alright
Emphasizing that everything is okay
'cause baby you can come with me tonight
Reiterating the invitation to come have fun
Oh and there's Barry
Yet another person the singer knows
He's okay
Barry is just alright, not very notable
He might even find himself one of these days
Barry might find his purpose someday
with his diamonds and cocaine
Barry is also into luxury and drugs
and his 'honey, I won't ever do that again'
Barry has made mistakes, but promises to not repeat them
But hey hey, it's all right
The singer is okay with Barry's imperfections as well
I don't mind and I won't fight
The singer accepts Barry for who he is
Hey hey, it's all right
Everything is still okay
'Cause baby you can come with me tonight
Reiterating the invitation one more time
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