American Nights
Bonfire Lyrics


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Comin' at me like a speed train
It's too late to jump off the track
Locomotion red hot emotion
I can feel it breathing down my back
I'm shakin' and I'm takin'
so much I feel inside
I'm achin' she's takin' me over the line
I can't get enough of those

[Chorus]
American Nights don't keep me waiting
American Nights she showed me her world
American Nights with my american girl

Lights are flashing all around me
love is closin' in nowhere to run
my destination is your vibration
what you give me is second to none
I'm shakin' I ain't fakin'
no way I'll ever forget those

[Chorus]

There's no other way - my world stops turning without you
I've just gotta stay forever
We're shakin', we're not fakin'
no way we'll ever forget those





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bonfire's song, American Nights, talks about an intense feeling of passion and being completely consumed by the thrill of the moment. The verses reflect the singer's anxiety and excitement, as he compares his emotions to a speeding train that's impossible to avoid. The use of locomotion, red hot emotion, and breathing down his back emphasizes the unstoppable nature of his desires, which he's completely surrendered to.


The chorus, on the other hand, is more about the experience of being with someone who's American, where the nights are electric, and the love is all-consuming. The lyrics show the singer's affection towards his American girl and how they both feel a deep sense of belonging in the moments they're sharing together. The lines "my destination is your vibration" showcase how they're in sync with each other, and nothing can stop them from experiencing pure bliss.


Overall, the song captures the essence of pure, unbridled passion and how being with someone special can take you to places that you didn't know existed.


Line by Line Meaning

Comin' at me like a speed train
I feel like life is moving too fast and I can't keep up


It's too late to jump off the track
I'm already committed to this path and can't change course


Locomotion red hot emotion
I'm feeling intense emotions that are driving me forward


I can feel it breathing down my back
I sense the pressure of my own expectations and fears closing in on me


I'm shakin' and I'm takin' so much I feel inside
I'm overwhelmed by my feelings and the choices I have to make


I'm achin' she's takin' me over the line
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to be with this person


I can't get enough of those
I can't resist the pull of my desires and impulses


[Chorus] American Nights don't keep me waiting American Nights she showed me her world American Nights with my american girl
I'm excited to explore new experiences and connections in America with my special someone


Lights are flashing all around me love is closin' in nowhere to run
I'm surrounded by the intensity of love and can't escape it


my destination is your vibration what you give me is second to none
I'm committed to being with this person and their energy is everything to me


There's no other way - my world stops turning without you
I don't know what I'd do without this person in my life


I've just gotta stay forever
I want this love to last a lifetime


We're shakin', we're not fakin' no way we'll ever forget those
Our love is real and unforgettable, we won't pretend otherwise




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLAUS LESSMANN, HANS ZILLER, HORST MAIER-THORN, MARC RIBLER

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Feliks Ilić

Great song. Reminds me of carefree youth summer nights at my friends balconee or at our usual watering hole in the centre of our little town.

Joe wolfy007

great music!

Muzenga Rocker

Magic melody!

Dave Marshall

The "forgotten" band from Germany. .....!!!!

Chris Ivey

I've been listening to these guys for ten years and this is the best song I've heard so far

ElDiabloGuapo

Dave Marshall yeah they got over looked terribly and it’s sad because they have talent but the scorpions took over

Chris Ivey

This is a great song these guys should've been a lot bigger

Dárius Murin

WOW this song is awesome

Bantam Tamtam

Klasse Band

ElDiabloGuapo

I wish I could find their old music on iTunes/ Apple Music 😏

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