It's Not the Night
Cars The Lyrics
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For foolin'
It's not the night
For crazy eyes
I get the feelin'
You want to stay
I get the feelin'
But I know
I know you take it well
And for you
For you I always fell
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
For, for sweet revenge
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
To spend
The time is right
To take it out
The time is right to tango
Got a feelin'
You're runnin' out
Before your last fandango
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
For sweet, sweet revenge
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
To spend
It's not the night
For sticky boots ?
It's not the night
For tango
I get the feelin'
You're the spark
That's dancin' in the dark
I get the feelin'
You're the one
A rushin' on the run
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
For sweet revenge
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
To spend
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
You're lookin' for sweet, sweet revenge
It's not the night
(It's not the night)
Night to end
It's not the night
The song "It's Not the Night" by The Cars talks about a relationship that is ending but with the realization that revenge will not make the situation any better. The first two lines imply that the night is not a good time for extreme emotions or irrational actions. The lyrics then suggest that one person in the relationship wants to stay but they are giving away their emotions too easily.
The singer acknowledges that the other person takes the situation well and that they have strong feelings for them. However, the time has come to end it and move on, and the singer encourages the other person to deal with their emotions before they run out of time. The lyrics also suggest that revenge will not help and that it's not the time for that.
The last verse of the song refers to the person in the relationship who is still looking for revenge. The lyrics suggest that they are dancing in the dark and running on the run, indicating that they are not facing their emotions but instead trying to escape them. The song's overall message is one of moving on and learning how to deal with relationships that end without causing harm or revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the night
Tonight is not the right time to engage in risky or foolish behavior
For foolin'
This is not the time for messing around or playing games
For crazy eyes
Don't act unpredictably or irrationally tonight
I get the feelin'
I sense that you have a desire to stay, or you are revealing your true intentions
You want to stay
You seem to be interested in spending more time together
You're givin' it all away
You are showing your cards or revealing more than you may want to
But I know
I am aware or certain
I know you take it well
I know you are strong enough to handle whatever comes your way
And for you
I am willing to do something or make an exception
For you I always fell
I have always been drawn to you, despite any reservations or concerns
For, for sweet revenge
Tonight is not the time to seek retaliation or payback
To spend
To waste time or engage in pointless activities
The time is right
Now is the perfect moment
To take it out
To express or release your emotions or frustrations
To tango
To engage in a dance or metaphorical exchange with someone else
Got a feelin'
I sense something is happening or about to happen
You're runnin' out
You seem to be losing energy or motivation
Before your last fandango
Before your final dance or big moment
For sticky boots?
It is unclear what you are trying to do or what type of footwear you are wearing
You're the spark
You are the source of excitement or inspiration
That's dancin' in the dark
That is bringing energy and enthusiasm to the night, despite the lack of light
You're the one
You are the person I am interested in or attracted to
A rushin' on the run
You are in a hurry or moving quickly, possibly without direction or purpose
You're lookin' for sweet, sweet revenge
You appear to be seeking payback or justice for some wrong that has been done to you
Night to end
This is not the time to bring the night to a close, but rather to continue having fun
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GREGORY A. HAWKES, RIC OCASEK
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