I Know a Place
Clark Petula Lyrics
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And the shop and the store put the lock on the door
Just get away where your worries won't find you
If you like, well I'll tell you more
Don't let the day get the better of you
When the evening comes there's so much to do
You better put on your best and wear a smile
I know a place where the music is fine
And the lights are always low
I know a place where we can go
At the door there's a man who will greet you
Then you go downstairs to some tables and chairs
Soon I'm sure you'll be tappin' your feet
Because the beat is the greatest there
All around there are girls and boys
It's a swingin' place, a cellar full of noise
It's got an atmosphere of its own somehow
You gotta come along right now 'cause I tell you
I know a place where the music is fine
And the lights are always low
I know a place where we can go
Well, all around there are girls and boys
It's a swingin' place, a cellar full of noise
It's got an atmosphere of its own somehow
You gotta come along right now 'cause I tell you
I know a place where the music is fine
And the lights are always low
I know a place where we can go
I know a place where we can go
I know a place where the lights are low
You gotta love this place I know
I know a place where we can go
Clark Petula's song "I Know A Place" is an uplifting number that encourages its listeners to forget about their daily troubles and lose themselves in the joyful atmosphere of a particular place. The song begins by describing how individuals can wind down after work, put aside all their worries, and let the evening's promise fill them with excitement. The pre-chorus encourages listeners to adopt a positive outlook on life and put on their best demeanor, which will entail coming out with the song's protagonist. The chorus expresses how the singer knows a place where the music is excellent and the lights are dim, offering an ideal destination to escape from the world.
The verses describe what can be expected from this place, where one can go to lose themselves in the crowd, tap their feet to the beat, and watch the swinging girls and boys enjoying the atmosphere. It's a place where the sound of the music dominates everything, giving the venue a distinct and lively atmosphere. The repetition of the chorus underlines the song's central point - that the world's woes can be forgotten at this place, where the music is fine and the lights are low.
The song's upbeat tempo and style are meant to uplift and inspire its listeners, and the lyrics conjure up an image of a vibrant and energetic place where everyone is welcome. The song encourages individuals to embrace life and not let the day-to-day pressures get the best of them. Overall, "I Know A Place" is an ode to happy escapism where one can lose oneself in the immersive atmosphere of music, lights, and people.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day when the work is behind you
After a long day at work, when all the tasks are done
And the shop and the store put the lock on the door
When the shops and stores close for the day
Just get away where your worries won't find you
Take a break and go somewhere to relax and forget your worries
If you like, well I'll tell you more
If you're interested, I can give you some more information
Don't let the day get the better of you
Don't let the troubles of the day get you down
When the evening comes there's so much to do
There are many activities to enjoy when the night falls
You better put on your best and wear a smile
You should dress up nicely and be happy
Just come along with me awhile, 'cause I tell you
Just come with me for a bit because I have something to share with you
I know a place where the music is fine
I know of a place where the music is great
And the lights are always low
Where the lighting is perfect
At the door there's a man who will greet you
When you arrive, there will be a person to welcome you
Then you go downstairs to some tables and chairs
Then you head downstairs to some seating area
Soon I'm sure you'll be tappin' your feet
I am confident that you will start tapping your feet to the beat
Because the beat is the greatest there
The music is fantastic
All around there are girls and boys
You will find many boys and girls there
It's a swingin' place, a cellar full of noise
The place has a fun atmosphere, with loud music and a lot of activity
It's got an atmosphere of its own somehow
It has a unique and special vibe
You gotta come along right now 'cause I tell you
You must come with me soon because I insist
I know a place where the music is fine
I am aware of a place where the music is fantastic
And the lights are always low
Where the lighting is ideal
I know a place where we can go
I know of a place we can visit
Well, all around there are girls and boys
You will find many boys and girls there
It's a swingin' place, a cellar full of noise
The place has a fun atmosphere, with loud music and a lot of activity
It's got an atmosphere of its own somehow
It has a unique and special vibe
You gotta come along right now 'cause I tell you
You must come with me soon because I insist
I know a place where the music is fine
I am aware of a place where the music is fantastic
And the lights are always low
Where the lighting is ideal
I know a place where we can go
I know of a place we can visit
I know a place where we can go
I am aware of a place we can visit
I know a place where the lights are low
I know of a place with great lighting
You gotta love this place I know
You will surely adore this place I know
I know a place where we can go
I am aware of a place we can visit
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Written by: TONY HATCH
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Armando Albano
My uncle's family came up to Maine and all of us were thrilled to see them. All of us had dinner at home r then went skating
at the Portland Roller Drome. The Roller Drome had an oldies night and it was INCREDIBLE!!!!! My aunt Peggy and my uncle
maybe had too much cheer but they were loving what was going on. My aunt, uncle, and my cousins skated to a great oldies
song and were very good!!! My mother, my sisters Eva, Nancy and Caroline were standing next to my mother and me and my
girlfriend Debbie were behind them. My uncle started to tease my mother and then my mother told my uncle's family, " Sit Down
classis now in SESSION"!!! My mother turned to me and said, " C'mon Allie"!! Time to show these people who we ARE"!! All
everyone saw was an INFERNO in my eyes and my energy level go NUCLEAR"!!!!! My mother and I went out on the skate floor and
put on a skate clinic!!! Debbie SCREAMED in delight and joined me then we uncorked dance moves we created for this song. My
sister Eva screamed "HOLY SHIT" and got in the groove with us. Then Nancy and Caroline came out and picked up the groove we
were in!!!! We got done and the Roller Drome ROCKED from the cheering and screaming we received!!!! My uncle, aunt, and cousins
were in SHOCK!!! over the skate lesson we gave them!!! My sister Eva looked at me and Debbie and said, " I don't know where you
got that routine but you ARE going to teach me"!!!! The Owner of the Roller Drome then came out and Kissed my mother and all of
us kids!!!!! My mother said to my uncle, " How did you like the way my kids skate"""!!!!! The Roller Drome erupted in deafening cheering
and screaming!!!!🥰🥰❤❤💋💋✌✌⚡⚡⚡🌀🌀🌀🔥🔥 NUCLEAR!!!!! ME!!!!!!
Suzy Rokits
This song NEVER gets old… it’ s incredible!! You can listen to it all day and it never grows stale! 💕💕💕
mr lion
suzy rock on sweetie pet I s class
mr lion
God. bless pet she angel
Sandy B
Can't say that about today's "music"
Darren Plumpton
Petula Clark is THE GREATEST FEMALE VOCALIST OF ALL TIME.
Shelby Mitchell
Why she is not in the Rock hall of fame is beyond me as love her music
John Sallee
Darren Plumpton - I agree 💯 I was so in love with her as a lad!!! I always thought it was cool because when they would show things like this on TV, the music is piped-in but her voice is not! If you watch all of her TV videos very closely you can tell that it's not the record when she sings. I had all of her albums, so I noticed right off. Plus she's hip and would throw in a "yeah" or "a-ha" ...
Chris Guy
Yes
Luanne Bednar
The most talented woman of the 60's. This music is timeless!!
Darren Plumpton
The Greatest Female Vocalist/Entertainer of all time.