Goodnight
Cheap Trick Lyrics


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Good night now ladies and gentlemen
Good night now ladies and gents.
That's the end of the show, now it's time to go.

Good night now ladies and gentlemen
Good night now ladies and gents.
That's the end of the show, now it's time to go.
Would you like to do a number with me?
Would you like to do a number with me?
Would you like to, would you like to,
Would you like to do a number with me?





Cheap trick says goodnight!

Overall Meaning

At first glance, the lyrics to Cheap Trick's song "Goodnight" may seem simple and straightforward. However, upon further examination, there are several layers of meaning behind them. The repetition of "Good night now ladies and gentlemen" serves as a polite and respectful way for the band to bid farewell to their audience, acknowledging and thanking them for their attendance. The line "That's the end of the show, now it's time to go" adds a sense of closure to the performance, signaling to the audience that it's time to wrap things up and head home.


The next set of lyrics, "Would you like to do a number with me?" adds a layer of humor and playfulness to the song. This line could be interpreted literally, as an invitation for someone to perform a musical number with the band. However, it could also be interpreted as flirtatious or suggestive, as if the band is asking someone to join them for a different type of performance.


Overall, "Goodnight" is a fitting end to a live performance, encapsulating the gratitude, closure, and playful energy that often come with the end of a show.


Line by Line Meaning

Good night now ladies and gentlemen
Farewell, everyone in the audience


Good night now ladies and gents.
Farewell, everyone in the audience, including the men


That's the end of the show, now it's time to go.
The performance is finished and it's time for everyone to leave


Would you like to do a number with me?
Do you want to perform together on stage?


Would you like to, would you like to,
Do you want to, do you want to,


Would you like to do a number with me?
Do you want to perform together on stage?


Cheap trick says goodnight!
The band Cheap Trick is bidding farewell to the audience for the evening




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTIAN MOLLER NIELSEN

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