Night Calling
David Lawrence Lyrics
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I felt your curse, but I know there is no sound
It woke me up when I was dreaming
And I cut the rope, but your ghost is still around
And who do you think you're saving?
I didn't ask you to play your hand
But on these roads I forget that I exist
Ooh, sleepless nights
Leave me peace, bring me back to life
Ooh, New York days
I gave it all you took it all away
When I escape, you still haunt me
I kneel on down, but I can't seem to grieve
Still awake every hour
I have gone, but you never seem to leave
You still might be my favourite
But I can't tell what that's supposed to mean
Take me home to some kind stranger
Lie me down, return me to that dream
Ooh, sleepless nights
Leave me peace, bring me back to life
Ooh, New York days
I gave it all you took it all away
Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
In "Night Calling," David Lawrence laments a lost love that haunts him even as he tries to move on. He hears the calling of their memory at night and feels their curse, even though there's no sound. This calling wakes him up from dreaming, and he tries to cut the rope that binds him to the past, but the ghost of his lost love lingers. He questions the intentions of his ex-lover, wondering who they thought they were saving by trying to control him.
The chorus is a cry for peace and healing. The sleepless nights leave him restless and drained, and he longs for a return to the life he had before when he gave it his all, only to have it taken away. He can't escape the memory of his ex and kneels down in grief, but even then, they won't leave him alone. Despite it all, he admits that they might still be his favorite, although he's not sure what that's supposed to mean. The song ends with David longing to go home, to be with a kind stranger who could help him find peace and bring him back to his dream life.
Line by Line Meaning
In the night I heard calling
I was awakened by a force that felt like a call in the night
I felt your curse, but I know there is no sound
I sensed your negative impact in my life, but it's not visible or audible
It woke me up when I was dreaming
It disturbed my peaceful state while I was asleep and dreaming
And I cut the rope, but your ghost is still around
I tried to end our connection, but your ghostly presence still haunts me
And who do you think you're saving?
Why are you trying to rescue me when I never asked for your help?
I didn't ask you to play your hand
I didn't request for you to interfere in my affairs
But on these roads I forget that I exist
I feel lost and disconnected from myself when I'm on these paths
And I can't live under your command
I cannot allow you to dictate how I should live my life
Ooh, sleepless nights
The nights I lay awake without rest or peace
Leave me peace, bring me back to life
Grant me tranquility and help me feel alive once again
Ooh, New York days
The days I spent in New York City
I gave it all you took it all away
I offered everything I had, but you took it all from me
When I escape, you still haunt me
Even when I get away from you, you still continue to disturb me
I kneel on down, but I can't seem to grieve
I try to mourn and move on, but I struggle to do so
Still awake every hour
I remain awake every hour of the night
I have gone, but you never seem to leave
I've left you, but you still occupy my thoughts and emotions
You still might be my favourite
You may still be someone I have an affinity for
But I can't tell what that's supposed to mean
I'm unsure of the significance of my feelings toward you
Take me home to some kind stranger
Bring me to a place that's unfamiliar but welcoming
Lie me down, return me to that dream
Allow me to rest and revisit a pleasant dream I had
Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
Vocalizations with no discernible meaning
Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
Vocalizations with no discernible meaning
Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
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Ohhhh ooo ohhhh ooo
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID GERARD LAWRENCE
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