Bright Lights
Clark Jr. Gary Lyrics
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Lying on the floor
Just outside of Marcy's, West 54, wow
You gonna know my name by the end of the night, yeah
You gonna know my name by the end of the night, well
Bright lights, big city going to my head
Bright lights, big city going to my head
I don't care no, no
'Cause you don't care, no
Start off with the bottle
End it up with the bottle
Taking shots, waiting on tomorrow
Trying to fill up, what's hollow
You gonna know my name
You gonna know my name
Bright lights, big city going to my head
Bright lights, big city going to my head
Bright lights, big city going to my head
I don't care no
'Cause you don't care, no
Get lost in this city trying to find myself
I went up a different person
Came down somebody else
I know it ain't right
But it's song in my head
Wow I'm surprised that
I'm still alive I should be dead
Bright lights, big city going to my head
Bright lights, big city going to my head
Bright lights, big city going to my head
I don't care no, no
'Cause you don't care
Well you gonna know my name
Well you gonna know my name
Well you gonna know my name
Hey! You gonna know my name by the end of the night, well
In “Bright Lights,” Gary Clark Jr. sings about his experience in New York City, where he wakes up on the floor outside of Marcy’s, a club located in West 54th Street. He sings about the effect of the city’s bright lights and big city life on him, referencing taking shots and trying to fill what's empty inside. He repeats the lyrics “you gonna know my name by the end of the night,” suggesting a desire for recognition or fame. The chorus continues to repeat “bright lights, big city going to my head,” indicating the overwhelming nature of the city.
Throughout the song, Clark Jr. expresses a sense of disorientation, getting lost in the city while trying to find himself. He notes that he came back down from the city a different person, which he acknowledges isn’t right, but he can’t shake the song in his head. The bridge of the song notes that despite the poor choices he’s made, he’s surprised he’s still alive, a testament to the danger and excitement of big city life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in New York City
Lying on the floor
Just outside of Marcy's - West 54 wow
I woke up in a hustling city and found myself lying on the ground. I am in a place between Marcy's and West 54, and it's fascinating.
You gonna know my name by the end of the night, yeah
You gonna know my name by the end of the night, well
I'm going to be famous by the time the night is over.
Bright lights, big city going to my head
Bright lights, big city going to my head
Bright lights, big city going to my head
I don't care no, no
Cause you don't care, no
The city lights are so dazzling that I am becoming overwhelmed. But, it doesn't matter because no one cares about me.
Start up with the bottle
End it up with the bottle
Taking shots, waiting on tomorrow
Trying to fill up, what's hollow
I started drinking from a bottle, and I'll end my drinking with another bottle. I'm taking shots while waiting for tomorrow, drinking to fill up my hollowness.
Get lost in this city trying to find myself
I went up a different person
Came down somebody else
I know it ain't right
But it's a song in my head
Wow, I'm surprised that
I'm still alive, I should breathe in
I am lost in this city, trying to find my true self. I went out looking for answers, but instead, I found myself as someone else. I know it's not justified, but the song in my head is continuously playing. I'm currently amazed because I'm still alive, and I must breathe in.
Well you gonna know my name
Well, you gonna know my name
Well, you gonna know my name
Hey! You gonna know my name by the end of the night, well
You're going to know my name, you're going to know my name, and you're going to know my name by the end of the night. Hey! Because I'm going to be famous.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gary Clark Jr.
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Modern blues rock doesn't get any better than this. I've been listening to these kind of jams since the 1960's and I'm here to tell you... this young man is the REAL...deal.
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@Scorhos
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@nitishchauhan8655
2:10 Probably one of the greatest music shots of all time. A gritty song about fame and pride and then a shot of him capturing the entire crowd in his visor. So cool
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Whoa……
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Agree...
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