Night Life
Bobby Vinton Lyrics


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When the evenin' sun goes down
You will find me hangin' 'round
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
But it's my life

Many people just like me
Dreamin' of old used-to-be's
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Ah, but it's my life

Listen to the blues that they're playin'
Listen what the blues are sayin'

Life is just another scene
In this old world of broken dreams
Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
But it's my life

Oh, the night life ain't no good life




Oh, but it's my life
Yeah, it's my life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bobby Vinton's "Night Life" speak of a longing for the past and acceptance of the present, despite its flaws. The song is filled with a melancholic sentiment that the night life is not an ideal life. The singer remarks about himself and many others who are just like him and are dreaming of old used-to-be's, a time that is now long gone. The night life has a strong association with the blues, and the singer suggests that this sadness can be heard in the music being played. The song reflects on the idea that life is just another scene in this world of broken dreams. Despite the dark and gloomy image of the night life that is portrayed in the lyrics, the singer accepts and embraces it as his own life and way of living, acknowledging that it is far from perfect but content with it nonetheless.


Line by Line Meaning

When the evenin' sun goes down
As soon as the sun sets in the evening


You will find me hangin' 'round
I can often be found loitering in the area


Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Being involved in nightlife may not be a wise choice


But it's my life
Nonetheless, it's what I choose to do with my time


Many people just like me
There are many individuals who share the same interests as myself


Dreamin' of old used-to-be's
We are reminiscing about past experiences that will not occur again


Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Again, participating in the nightlife scene may not be the best decision


Ah, but it's my life
Despite the potential negatives, it is still a part of who I am


Listen to the blues that they're playin'
The music played in these surroundings generally involves the blues genre


Listen what the blues are sayin'
The lyrics in such songs tend to be heavily focused on hardships and difficulties


Life is just another scene
The lifestyles available to us are all simply varying scenarios


In this old world of broken dreams
It is in a world that has suffered from many disappointments


Oh, the night life, it ain't no good life
Once more, the nightlife carries with it a number of risks and drawbacks


But it's my life
However, it remains a choice that is mine to make


Oh, the night life ain't no good life
The truth remains that the unwary may very well suffer when taking part in nightlife


Oh, but it's my life
Regardless, I am completely and totally propelled to stick with it


Yeah, it's my life
This is my path to take




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT

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Comments from YouTube:

Ed Moore

Great cut from a wonderful album!

David Chernofsky

another great post merci

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