Bohemia After Dark
Cannonball Adderley Lyrics


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I'm looking at the sky, I'm trying
Not to cry, coz' it's over
The're turning down the light
It's late now
Wave the last
Goodbye...
Coz it's after dark now
And Disneyland is closed
We've been served
Icecold beer
And Walt is our host
It's after dark now
And Disneyland is closed...
The party is over




The night is here
Let's bring out a toast...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bohemia After Dark" by Cannonball Adderley paint a bittersweet image of the end of a night, where the party attendees are leaving a magical place behind. The singer is looking at the sky, trying not to cry, as he realizes that the night is over, and the lights are being turned down. The tone is melancholic, as he waves the last goodbye to the loved ones he shared the night with. The familiar Disneyland, a place of happiness and fantasy, is closed, and the night is here.


The second stanza depicts the after-party, where the guests are sitting and enjoying their final drinks. Ice-cold beers are being served, and Walt, the iconic figure behind Disneyland, is their host. As the night is here, and the party's over, the singer calls for a toast to celebrate the memory of the magical moments they shared. The lyrics bring an air of nostalgia to the listener, reminding them of times when the night-life was vibrant and full of experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm looking at the sky, I'm trying
I am gazing up at the nighttime sky, attempting to hold back tears


Not to cry, coz' it's over
I am striving to not shed any tears due to the fact that this experience has concluded


The're turning down the light
The lights in the vicinity are diminishing in brightness


It's late now
It is now late in the night


Wave the last
Give a final gesture of farewell


Goodbye...
A farewell to this time and place


Coz it's after dark now
The current time is after nightfall


And Disneyland is closed
The amusement park is no longer open


We've been served
Drinks have been brought to us


Icecold beer
Refreshing, chilled alcoholic beverages


And Walt is our host
Walt Disney, the creator of the aforementioned amusement park, is the one providing us with this refreshment


It's after dark now
The night has fallen completely


And Disneyland is closed...
The time for entertainment has ceased


The party is over
The gathering has come to an end


The night is here
The darkness of the night surrounds us


Let's bring out a toast...
Let us raise our glasses and make a celebratory gesture




Writer(s): Cannonball Adderly

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