Buck-O-Nine has released several albums including Songs in the Key of Bree, Barfly, Twenty-Eight Teeth, and Libido.
Currently Buck-O-Nine still plays shows for fun. They have re-connected with the positive, fun vibe that the band originated from.
Nite Lite
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics
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that's me upon the silver screen
can't you see me lyin'
lyin' in my bed at night as i dream
in the misty moonlight
by the flickering firelight
and everything is alright
as long as i've got my nite lite
i get scared of the dark
i lose my bite and i lose my bark
i need a little beacon or spark
something to light my way
there's so many monsters to fight
coming out of my closet
when it's late at night
and everything is alright
just as long as i've got my nite lite
The lyrics to Buck-O-Nine’s ‘Nite Lite’ are about the fear of the dark and the comfort that can come from having a source of light in the night. The first verse talks about the contrast between the singer’s smiling self on the silver screen and his scared self lying in bed at night. The second verse elaborates on the fear, with the singer losing his “bite” and “bark” in the dark, and needing a “beacon or spark” to light his way. The chorus brings it all together, with the “misty moonlight” and “flickering firelight” creating an atmosphere of comfort and safety, as long as the singer has his “nite lite.”
The song can be interpreted in a number of ways. On one level, it’s simply about the fear of the dark, something that many people can relate to. On another level, it could be seen as a metaphor for the various sources of comfort and security we rely on in life, whether it’s a particular person, belief, or routine. The song also highlights the power of light, both literal and metaphorical, to dispel darkness and create a sense of safety.
Overall, ‘Nite Lite’ is a catchy and upbeat song that manages to deal with a serious topic in a lighthearted and relatable way.
Line by Line Meaning
can't you see me smilin'
I may appear happy and content, but it's just a facade
that's me upon the silver screen
The version of myself I project to the world through media is not my true self
can't you see me lyin'
I may be telling you I'm fine, but really I'm struggling with fear and anxiety
lyin' in my bed at night as i dream
I can't even escape my fears and anxieties in my sleep
in the misty moonlight
The world seems uncertain and mysterious to me
by the flickering firelight
The only source of comfort for me is a small flame in the darkness
and everything is alright
Despite all of my fears, worries, and struggles, I feel okay in this moment
as long as i've got my nite lite
As long as I have this small source of light and comfort, I can make it through the night
i get scared of the dark
I'm afraid of the unknown and the uncertain
i lose my bite and i lose my bark
My confidence and courage disappear when I'm in the dark
i need a little beacon or spark
I require even the smallest amount of hope or light to feel safe
something to light my way
I need guidance and direction to navigate through life's challenges
there's so many monsters to fight
Constantly battling fears, anxieties, and doubts feels like fighting a horde of monsters
coming out of my closet
My issues and struggles are often hidden away, but they always come to the surface eventually
when it's late at night
In the dark and quiet of night, my fears and worries come to the forefront
just as long as i've got my nite lite
This small source of comfort and safety is essential for me to get through life's difficult moments
Contributed by Kaylee C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.