Working Nights
Camberwell Now Lyrics


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Three weeks on and one week off
That is how my life is planned
Eat, work, sleep when you're on the night shift
Wheels of industry turning around
Curtains drawn while the sun shines
Working hard all through the night - ah well
The night shift takes its time and takes its toll




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Camberwell Now's Working Nights talks about the grueling life of a person working the night shift. The song is written in a simple yet powerful manner, reflecting the hardships that come with working odd hours. The lines "Three weeks on and one week off, that is how my life is planned" depict the rigid and inflexible schedule of a night shift worker. The lyrics are also indicative of the monotony and routine of a night shift, with the lines "Eat, work, sleep when you're on the night shift, Wheels of industry turning around."


The song effectively captures the feeling of being isolated and disconnected from the rest of the world, which is reflected in the line "Curtains drawn while the sun shines." The lyrics suggest that while the world is busy with their routine, the night shift worker spends his time in the darkness and sleeplessness.


In conclusion, Working Nights by Camberwell Now is a poignant account of the struggles and hardships that a night shift worker goes through. The lyrics paint a bleak yet realistic picture of the life of individuals who work through the night to keep the wheels of industry turning.


Line by Line Meaning

Three weeks on and one week off
I work for three weeks straight and then have a week of rest


That is how my life is planned
My schedule is predetermined and unchanging


Eat, work, sleep when you're on the night shift
My daily routine while working nights involves eating, working, and sleeping


Wheels of industry turning around
The industrial system is constantly operating and in motion


Curtains drawn while the sun shines
I sleep during the day and keep my windows covered to block out the daylight


Working hard all through the night - ah well
I must work diligently throughout the night, even though it is difficult


The night shift takes its time and takes its toll
Working at night is a slow and challenging process that has a negative impact on my wellbeing




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@znauna7997

Lyrics :

Three weeks on and one week off
That is how my life is planned
Eat, work, sleep when you're on the night shift
Wheels of industry turning around
Curtains drawn while the sun shines
Working hard all through the night - ah well
The night shift takes its time and takes its toll



All comments from YouTube:

@arnowillekes7979

Rip Trefor Goronwy, bassist extraordinaire…this song just made me cry…🙏🏽

@Cybercrapper28

The bass playing on this album is so insane to me. I can’t even comprehend how he does it.

@punkroctopus

Met Hayward and Bullen at Pitchfork (they did a fucking meet and greet!). Told them I flew from Oregon to Chicago just to see them then turned and said "I have to admit though, The Ghost Trade is my favorite thing you've ever done." His response was "Oh yeah, we drove ourselves up the fucking wall doing that one!" Love it.

@mars_andearth6624

Great music, i wished my friends would like it too. They seem to hate everything i like.
Ah well, it takes its time and toll.

All's well, all will be well. I am sure

@NathanLWHughes

Just enjoy the music you enjoy, don't care what friends say. I didn't!

@scalefish

stunning music and powerful ideas in a perfect fusion. Charles Haywrd is a superb musician who brings out the best in anyone he plays with, what guy, what a song this is.

@kddo11

Holy damn I’ve been listening to this video for over a decade and didn’t realise you were his kid!

@NathanLWHughes

I still play this to my mates, today, and they're always captivated! = )

@doancia

Really hasn't dated at all! Still amazes me to this day...

@honeykisses1987

Idk how the hell I ended up here but I love it!!

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