Such A Night
David Bromberg/Dr. John Lyrics
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It's such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight.
Such a night
Such a night
To steal away, the time is right.
At a glance
You let me know
This was my chance.
You came here with my best friend Jim
And here I am
Trying to steal you away from him..
Oh, but If I don't do it somebody else will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
And it's such a night
Such a night
Sweet confusion under the moonlight
It's such a night
Such a night
To steal away, the time is right.
I couldn't believe my ears
And my heart just skipped a beat
When you told me to take you walking down the street.
You came here with my best friend Jim
And here I am
Stealing you away from him.
Oh, it's such a night
The lyrics to David Bromberg/Dr. John's song "Such a Night" paint a vivid picture of a scene set under the moonlight that is both sweet and confusing. The singer tells of a moment when their eyes meet with another person's at a gathering, and they immediately know it's their chance to make a move. However, there seems to be a problem as the person they are interested in came with their best friend, Jim. The singer is torn between their desires and loyalties, pondering if they should dare to make a move and steal them away or if they should let fate take its course, knowing that someone else may seize this opportunity. The song practically oozes with tension and passion, capturing the essence of a moment where everything seems possible.
The song was first recorded by the American R&B group The Drifters in 1956, where it reached #5 on the R&B charts. David Bromberg and Dr. John covered the song in 1978, and it subsequently appeared on their collaborative album "The Bromberg and Dr. John Band." The song has since been covered several times by various artists, such as Elvis Presley, Van Morrison, and Ringo Starr.
Line by Line Meaning
Such a night
The current night is exceptional
It's such a night
This is a truly special moment
Sweet confusion under the moonlight.
There is a pleasant sense of perplexity in the air as the moon shines down upon us
Such a night
This is an opportune occasion for us to escape and enjoy each other's company
Such a night
This moment is perfect for us to get away together
To steal away, the time is right.
Now is the best time for us to sneak away and be alone
Your eyes met mine
Our glances locked onto one another
At a glance
In that one momentary look, we both knew what was happening
You let me know
With your eyes, you made it clear that this was my chance
This was my chance.
At last, the opportunity has presented itself for me to be with you
You came here with my best friend Jim
You arrived tonight in the company of my close friend Jim
And here I am
Despite this fact, I am still here with you, eagerly hoping to be with you alone
Trying to steal you away from him..
I am attempting to take you away from Jim and make you mine
Oh, but If I don't do it somebody else will
If I don't take this opportunity to be with you, someone else surely will
If I don't do it, you know somebody else will
If I fail to act, there will be other suitors vying for your attention
I couldn't believe my ears
I was incredulous at what I was hearing
And my heart just skipped a beat
My heart raced with excitement and anticipation
When you told me to take you walking down the street.
When you asked me to take you for a stroll together outside
Stealing you away from him.
I am actively taking you away from my friend Jim to be with me tonight
Oh, it's such a night
This truly is a remarkable evening
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MAC REBENNACK, MALCOLM J. REBENNACK
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