Night After Night
David Hallyday Lyrics
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I search the crowded city for a face
And night after night,
I tell myself, It's better late than never...
And If I have to, I will wait forever,
'Cause you are always in my dreams...
Night after night,
And night after night,
I can almost feel you here beside me...
There's so much waiting for you inside me,
'Cause you are always in my dreams...
I see a stranger - feel my heart pound,
But it's not you, when she turns around.
I'm gonna know your eyes right away,
So bright they'll turn my night into day... ooh...
Day after day,
And night after night...
I'm waiting - I know I must be patient
One lady - that I can hold so tight all through the night...
Oh - all through the night...
Night after night...
The song "Night After Night" by David Hallyday revolves around the theme of yearning for someone special who is not physically present but always on the mind. The lyrics capture the singer's restless search for a face in the crowded city, hoping to see the one who occupies their thoughts night after night. The repeated affirmation that "you are always in my dreams" signifies the depth and intensity of their desire, which borders on obsession.
The second verse reflects on the feelings of loneliness that accompany the singer at the end of each night, as they retire to bed tired and alone. They long for the companion who exists in their imagination, and the yearning only grows stronger with every passing night. The lyrics also hint at the possibility of mistaking a stranger's face for that of the beloved, only to feel a pang of disappointment when they turn around. The singer's unwavering patience and faith that they will eventually meet the one is palpable, as they wait day after day and night after night.
In summary, "Night After Night" is a poignant song that captures the essence of unrequited love, yearning, and hopeful anticipation. The lyrics are simple yet effective in conveying the emotions of the singer who searches endlessly for the one.
Line by Line Meaning
Night after night, I search the crowded city for a face
Repeatedly, I look through the busy city to find someone familiar.
And night after night, I tell myself, It's better late than never...
And every night, I convince myself that waiting is better than regretting not trying.
And If I have to, I will wait forever, 'Cause you are always in my dreams...
And I am willing to wait an infinite amount of time because you are always present in my dreams.
Night after night, I turn the lights out tired and alone
Repeatedly, I switch off the lights feeling exhausted and lonely.
And night after night, I can almost feel you here beside me...
And each night, I sense your presence beside me, even though you are physically absent.
There's so much waiting for you inside me, 'Cause you are always in my dreams...
There is so much I want to share with you because you occupy a significant space in my subconscious mind.
I see a stranger - feel my heart pound, But it's not you, when she turns around.
I experience a sudden surge in my heart rate on encountering an unknown person, only to realize that it's not you when she looks at me.
I'm gonna know your eyes right away, So bright they'll turn my night into day... ooh...
I will instantly recognize your eyes, which are so luminous that they will brighten up my darkest moments.
Day after day, And night after night...
Every day and every night...
I'm waiting - I know I must be patient
I am waiting for you, and I am aware that I need to be patient.
One lady - that I can hold so tight all through the night...
I am searching for a woman to hold close to me throughout the night.
Oh - all through the night... Night after night...
Throughout the entire night, every night...
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