All Night Long
Countdown Lyrics


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The day is my enemy, the night my friend,
For I'm always so alone
Till the day draws to an end.
But when the sun goes down
And the moon comes through,
To the monotone of the evening's drone
I'm all alone with you.
All through the night,
I delight in your love,
All through the night, you're so close to me.
All through the night, from a height far above,
You and your love brings me ecstasy.

When dawn comes to waken me
You're never there at all.
I know you've forsaken me,
Till the shadows fall.
But then once again
I can dream,
I've the right




To be close to you
All through the night.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "All Night Long" by Countdown depict a sense of loneliness that the singer experiences during the day, until the night arrives. The day is described as an enemy, emphasizing the feelings of isolation and unease. However, as soon as the sun sets and the moon shines, there is a shift in atmosphere. The monotony of the evening is accompanied by a drone, which sets the mood of the song. In this moment, despite still being alone, the singer feels connected to someone else, specifically addressed as "you."


Throughout the night, the singer finds solace and delight in the love they share with this person. The closeness they experience brings them ecstasy, creating a sense of euphoria and fulfillment. However, when dawn breaks and the day begins anew, the presence of this person disappears. The singer feels abandoned and forsaken until the shadows fall once again, allowing them to dream. In this dreamlike state, they believe they have the right to be close to this person all through the night.


Overall, "All Night Long" explores the contrast between the singer's loneliness during the day and their connection and ecstasy during the nighttime. It portrays the longing for companionship and the desperate desire to preserve that connection, even if it's only during the night.


Line by Line Meaning

The day is my enemy, the night my friend
During the day, I feel isolated and alone, but at night, I find comfort and companionship.


For I'm always so alone
Throughout the day, I experience a pervasive sense of loneliness.


Till the day draws to an end
This feeling of loneliness persists until the day comes to a close.


But when the sun goes down
However, as the sun sets,


And the moon comes through
and the moon rises in the sky,


To the monotone of the evening's drone
accompanied by the repetitive sounds of the evening


I'm all alone with you
I feel a deep connection and closeness to you in these solitary moments.


All through the night
Throughout the night


I delight in your love
I find immense joy and pleasure in your love.


All through the night, you're so close to me
Throughout the night, I feel your presence and closeness.


All through the night, from a height far above
Throughout the night, from a place of great emotional intensity


You and your love brings me ecstasy
You and your love bring me overwhelming happiness and joy.


When dawn comes to waken me
When the day begins and I am awakened,


You're never there at all
You are no longer present with me.


I know you've forsaken me
I am aware that you have abandoned me.


Till the shadows fall
Until the shadows of the evening reappear


But then once again
However, once more


I can dream
I am able to dream


I've the right
I possess the privilege


To be close to you
To feel a sense of emotional closeness to you


All through the night
Throughout the night




Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS, BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Traditional, Evan Jolly

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