Hotel
Can can Lyrics


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Turn the lights down way down low
Turn the lights down way down low
I can't take this anymore
I can't take this anymore
Have mercy on my soul
Have mercy on my soul
I can't take this anymore
I can't take this anymore
I'm a bad man on the run
I'm a bad man on the run
I can't take this anymore
I can't take this anymore




Have mercy on my soul
Have mercy on my soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Can Can's song "Hotel" convey a sense of desperation and turmoil. The repetition of "Turn the lights down way down low" emphasizes the need to escape from one's current circumstances, perhaps suggesting a desire to hide or evade something. The singer expresses their inability to endure their current situation any longer, pleading for mercy on their soul. The repeated line "I'm a bad man on the run" suggests a sense of guilt or wrongdoing, and further emphasizes the desire to escape.


The use of repetition in the lyrics helps to amplify the emotional intensity of the song, conveying a sense of despair and urgency. The plea for mercy on the soul suggests that the singer may be grappling with inner demons or regrets. Overall, the lyrics evoke a feeling of being trapped or suffocated by one's circumstances, and the need for a release or salvation.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn the lights down way down low
Dim the lights significantly


I can't take this anymore
I am unable to endure this any longer


Have mercy on my soul
Show compassion towards my inner being


I'm a bad man on the run
I am a morally flawed individual fleeing from something




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Vince Mira

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