Don't Stop Believin'
Chris Colfer Kevin McHale Lea Michele Cory Monteith Amber Riley Jenna Ushkowitz Lyrics

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Just a small town girl
Livin' in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere

Just a city boy
Born and raised in South Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere

A singer in a smokey room
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searchin' in the night

Streetlight, people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night

Workin' hard to get my fill
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin' anythin' to roll the dice
Just one more time

Some will win, some will lose
Some are born to sing the blues
Oh the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searchin' in the night

Streetlight, people
Livin' just to find emotion
Hidin' somewhere in the night

(Don't stop) Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people

Don't stop!

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Stop" by Glee has become an anthem for many, from it's opening lines "Just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world, she took the midnight train goin' anywhere" to its iconic chorus "Don't stop believin', hold on to that feelin'". The lyrics tell the story of two people, a small-town girl and a city boy, both taking the midnight train looking for something more in their lives. The two strangers meet in a smokey room where a singer is performing, they share a smile and fall in love. The chorus reminds listeners to not give up on their dreams and to hold on to hope and optimism.

The lyrics have a universal appeal, speaking to the desire for adventure, hope, and the struggles of everyday life that we all can relate to. Musically, "Don't Stop" is a powerful and emotional song, with soaring vocals and a driving beat that makes it perfect for singing along and dancing.

Line by Line Meaning

Just a small town girl
Here is a girl from a small town

Livin' in a lonely world
She lives in a life that feels isolated and unfulfilled

She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
She took a chance to go anywhere in the middle of the night

Just a city boy
We have here a boy from the city

Born and raised in South Detroit
He was both born and brought up in the south of Detroit

He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
He too decided to take a chance on going anywhere at night

A singer in a smokey room
There exists a singer in a room filled with smoke

The smell of wine and cheap perfume
There is a distinct odor of a combination of wine and inexpensive perfume

For a smile they can share the night
They are happy to have found each other's company for the night

It goes on and on and on and on
Their happiness continues without end

Strangers waiting
There are unknown individuals waiting

Up and down the boulevard
They wait along the thoroughfare

Their shadows searchin' in the night
Their figures are cast as if searching in the darkness

Streetlight, people
There exist individuals under the streetlights

Livin' just to find emotion
They are only living to find a feeling worth experiencing

Hidin' somewhere in the night
This feeling is somewhere hidden in the night

Workin' hard to get my fill
At present, I am working hard to obtain complete satisfaction

Everybody wants a thrill
Every individual seeks an exciting experience

Payin' anythin' to roll the dice
They are all willing to take a risk at any cost

Just one more time
They only need one more chance

Some will win, some will lose
There will be those who will triumph or taste defeat

Some are born to sing the blues
There are individuals who are wretched, and their only comforting outlet is singing the blues

Oh the movie never ends
This story never comes to an end

It goes on and on and on and on
It continues indefinitely

Don't stop believin'
Do not cease your beliefs in your aspirations

Hold on to that feelin'
Hold tight to that emotion

Streetlight, people
Remember the people under the streetlights

Don't stop believin'
Do not cease your beliefs in your aspirations

Hold on to that feelin'
Hold tight to that emotion

Streetlight, people
Remember the people under the streetlights

Don't stop!
Above all, do not quit!

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE PERRY, JONATHAN CAIN, NEAL SCHON

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