Ari Gold, Colton Ford and Lucas Silveira from The Cliks all appear in the song's music video which was partly filmed at Splash Bar in New York City.
Lauper explained to Entertainment Weekly that this song came from “from the title of the Henry Miller & Bezalel Schatz book ["Into The Night Life", which inspired Lawrence Ferlinghetti's (1958 collection of poems) "A Conney Island of the Mind", which inspired me to describe the images of nightlife here in NYC.
The book "Into The Night Life" was written in 1947 and contains fine abstract art by Bezalel Schatz, with Henry Miller's handwriting and Schatz' illustrations. Quite a rare book indeed. The abstract art by Bezalel Schatz is some of his finest work.
Into the Nightlife
Cyndi Lauper Lyrics
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Into the night
Fortune cookie says I'm right
Kung Fu like
Shake your body Mister
Gonna make ya body blister, say hey, hey, hey
Don't wanna have to make ya
[Chorus]
I'll take ya till ya all spun up
Pitter, patter doesn't matter what you got
I'll take ya till ya all spun up
And in love
And into the night life
I'll take ya till ya all spun up
Turn you over baby till its never enough
I'll take ya till ya all spun up
And in love
And into the night life
Like love
In the night life
Want to dress for you tonight
Under the light
Shot up like a satellite
Into the night
Shake ya money maker
I will never be a faker now, hey hey hey
Leave 'em standing waitin'
Till they're practically faintin' now, hey hey hey
[Chorus]
Shirtless wonders wreck my sight [Repeat x2]
Under the light
[Chorus]
Into the night life [repeated]
Shirtless wonders wreck my sight
Under the light
The song "Into the Nightlife" by Cyndi Lauper celebrates the carefree and reckless nature of enjoying a night out in the city lights. It conveys an insatiable desire to indulge oneself in wild abandon, being fully immersed in the moment, and not holding back. The lyrics "Got this endless itch to ride into the night" suggest restlessness and the need for excitement. The reference to the "Fortune cookie" and "Kung Fu" is a nod to the singer's interest in Chinese culture and martial arts. "Shake your body Mister, gonna make ya body blister" is an invitation to let loose, dance and have fun, and don't hold back.
The lyrics "Shirtless wonders wreck my sight" and "Under the light" hint at the seductive and sexually charged atmosphere of a night out. The line "I will never be a faker now," conveys the message of being true to oneself and not pretending to be someone they're not. The catchy chorus, "I'll take ya till ya all spun up, and in love, and into the nightlife," is a call to take a chance, to let loose, and to let yourself be swept away in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Got this endless itch to ride
I have a constant desire for adventure.
Into the night
I want to go out at night and explore the city.
Fortune cookie says I'm right
I have a feeling that I am correct about what I'm doing.
Kung Fu like
I feel powerful and confident, like a Kung Fu master.
Shake your body Mister
Move your body to the rhythm of the music.
Gonna make ya body blister, say hey, hey, hey
The music is so good that it will make you dance until you can't anymore.
Don't wanna have to make ya
I don't want to force you to do anything.
I don't wanna have to shake ya down, hey, hey, hey
I don't want to pressure you or intimidate you.
I'll take ya till ya all spun up
I will take you on an adventure until you're exhilarated.
Pitter, patter doesn't matter what you got
The details don't matter, just enjoy the journey.
And in love
You will fall in love with the experience.
And into the night life
We will explore the city at night.
Turn you over baby till its never enough
I will keep the adventure going until you are satisfied and happy.
Like love
The experience will feel like falling in love.
Want to dress for you tonight
I want to look my best for you tonight.
Under the light
I want to be in the spotlight and shine.
Shot up like a satellite
I feel like I am out of this world with excitement.
Shake ya money maker
Dance and show off your moves to everyone.
I will never be a faker now, hey hey hey
I am being my true self and not trying to be someone I'm not.
Leave 'em standing waitin'
Other people will be waiting and wishing they were with us.
Till they're practically faintin' now, hey hey hey
They will be so envious and exhausted from waiting for us.
Shirtless wonders wreck my sight
Hot guys with their shirts off distract me.
Into the night life
We will continue our adventure in the city at night.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CYNDI LAUPER, MAX MARTIN, PEER ASTROM, JOHAN BOBECK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cyndilauper
Thank you all for your kind words!
@marceloaguilaraliaga8721
You're great!!!.... pop music legend!!... big hug from Perú!
@jeanninegill3071
I have loved you for so many years!! You are truly unique And thank you for always being a woman who stands for other women! 💜💜
@jj-one2048
I Love You Cyndi come back to Buenos Aires, last Time at Luna Park was Amazing thnk you!!!
@mralef1596
ICONIC Cyndi Lauper ❤
@PiperSparkles
This is my all time favorite song of yours!
@AlonsoSolorzanoMusic
My favorite Cyndi Lauper song ever, can’t stand how people only mention her huge hits and ignore this masterpiece. I hope she does another Dance album soon, she said in her book she wanted to do another one, WE NEED NEW MUSIC CYNDI, COME ON!!!
@topperharley7892
Have all her albums. Big metal head but she is a classic. No lip syncing for her
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Yeah Made My Buckiss List CYNDI #1 N' FANS !
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