Children Of The Night
Cassandra Wilson Lyrics


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Late at night when all the world is safe
Within their dreams, I walk the shadows
Late at night an empty feeling creeps
Within my soul, I feel so lonely

So I go into the darkness of the night
All alone I walk the streets until I find
Someone who is just like me
Looking for some company

Children of the night

Late at night a restless feeling takes
Control of me and I can't fight it
Late at night I feel the need for someone
Who like me needs understanding

So once again I'll search the darkness of the night
All alone I'll walk each street until I find
Someone who is just like me
Looking for some company, no, yeah, hea

Children of the night

So once again I'll search the darkness of the night
All alone I'll walk each street until I find
Someone who is just like me
Looking for some company, no, yeah, hea

Children of the night
Children of the night
Children of the night

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Overall Meaning

The song "Children Of The Night" by Cassandra Wilson is about the feeling of loneliness and the search for companionship. The singer in the song walks alone in the shadows, feeling empty and restless late at night. They are looking for someone like them, who understands their feelings and needs some company. The lyrics suggest that there are other people like them, children of the night, who are also searching for companionship and understanding.


The repetition of the phrase "children of the night" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's feeling of belonging to a specific group of people who share the same experiences and emotions. The chorus also highlights the idea that this searching for companionship is an ongoing process that the singer must repeat every night.


The song is powerful in its simplicity; a slow and emotional melody combined with raw and honest lyrics. It is an anthem for those who are looking for connection and understanding, and a reminder that they are not alone in their search.


Line by Line Meaning

Late at night when all the world is safe
During the late night hours when most people are tucked safely in bed


Within their dreams, I walk the shadows
I wander amongst the shadows while people dream and sleep


Late at night an empty feeling creeps
I begin to feel lonely and isolated late at night


Within my soul, I feel so lonely
Feelings of loneliness begin to take hold within my very being


So I go into the darkness of the night
To combat my loneliness, I venture out into the night


All alone I walk the streets until I find
In solitude, I roam the streets searching for something


Someone who is just like me
In search of companionship, I hope to find someone who can relate to me


Looking for some company
Seeking the comfort of another person's presence


Children of the night
Those who share a common bond of loneliness and wandering during the nighttime hours


Late at night a restless feeling takes
As the night progresses, a sense of unease begins to grow within me


Control of me and I can't fight it
This feeling becomes overwhelming and I struggle to suppress it


I feel the need for someone
I long for the company and understanding of another person


Who like me needs understanding
Someone who can empathize with my feelings and experiences


So once again I'll search the darkness of the night
I'll continue to seek out companionship amidst the nighttime shadows


All alone I'll walk each street until I find
I'll traverse the streets solo until I come across someone who can keep me company


No, yeah, hea
A vocalization expressing my emotions and feelings


Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Vocalizations used to provide a musical backdrop to the lyrics




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WAYNE SHORTER

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