Don't Stop Believin'
Cory Monteith & Lea Michele Lyrics
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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
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
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people, oh oh oh
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Streetlight, people, oh oh oh
Don't stop!
The song "Don't Stop Believin'" is a journey of two individuals living in different parts of the country trying to achieve their dreams. The lyrics start with introducing "just a small-town girl" and "just a city boy," both taking the midnight train to anywhere. The girl is a singer in a smoky room, while the boy is a native of South Detroit. Both are hoping to find success and purpose in life. The song then goes on to describe the journey of these two individuals and their struggles.
The second verse talks about people living their lives searching for emotions and hiding somewhere in the night. They are willing to work hard and pay anything to roll the dice and get a thrill. The song concludes with a message of hope and perseverance. It reminds everyone to hold on to their feelings and not to stop believing in their dreams. The chorus is repeated twice, urging listeners not to give up and keep chasing their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a small town girl
A girl from a small town
Livin' in a lonely world
Living in a place where she feels alone
She took the midnight train goin' anywhere
She left her hometown and is traveling without a specific destination
Just a city boy
A boy from the city
Born and raised in South Detroit
Born and brought up in the southern part of Detroit
He took the midnight train goin' anywhere
He left his home and is traveling without a specific destination
A singer in a smokey room
A person singing in a room with a lot of smoke
The smell of wine and cheap perfume
The room smells of wine and low-quality perfume
For a smile they can share the night
To have a good time together and share the happiness
It goes on and on and on and on
The same thing continues endlessly
Strangers waiting
Unknown people waiting
Up and down the boulevard
Moving along the road
Their shadows searchin' in the night
The shadows of the people searching for something in the darkness
Streetlight, people
People under the streetlight
Livin' just to find emotion
Living life to find true feelings
Hidin' somewhere in the night
Somewhere in the darkness
Workin' hard to get my fill
Putting in a lot of effort to achieve satisfaction
Everybody wants a thrill
Everyone wants something exciting
Payin' anythin' to roll the dice
Taking risks by paying the cost
Just one more time
One last attempt
Some will win, some will lose
Some will be successful, some will fail
Some are born to sing the blues
Some people are meant to experience sadness and sorrow
Oh the movie never ends
Life is an endless process
It goes on and on and on and on
The same thing continues endlessly
Don't stop believin'
Don't lose hope
Hold on to that feelin'
Keep the positive feelings alive
Streetlight, people, oh oh oh
People under the streetlight
Don't stop!
Keep going!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVE PERRY, JONATHAN CAIN, NEAL SCHON
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