SUNGLASSES AFTER DARK
Dwight Pullens Lyrics
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In my broad brim hat and my sharp true shoes
Standing on the corner of a busy street
Everybody kept on looking at me
I was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yeah
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Well, I went out last Friday night
I got myself in a big street fight
'Cause there wasn't there one hood that could see
We was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yeah
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
I was down in a honky-tonk with my sweet
Some ding-dong daddy come smackin' to me
I could hardly make him out, the lights were so dim
Than I seen what was wrong with him
He was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yes
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Now, listen to me cats from coast to coast
If you want all the girlies to dig you the most
Get on the bandwagon, join the parade
Come on down and get you some shades
Start was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yeah
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Dwight Pullen's "Sunglasses After Dark" is an upbeat rockabilly song that tells the story of the singer strolling downtown, noticing how people are looking at him. He is wearing sunglasses after dark, which makes him look sharp and cool. The song's entire premise is that wearing sunglasses after dark is a fashionable thing to do, and the singer urges everyone to join the trend. The second verse shows the singer in a street fight where he is identified and booked due to his sunglasses. The problem seems to be that no one can recognize him with the sunglasses on. The last verse narrates the time when the singer, hanging out in a honky-tonk with his girl, is approached by another man who is wearing sunglasses after dark. It is then that the singer realizes that wearing sunglasses after dark is becoming more common.
The lyrics are simple and repetitive, with a catchy beat and memorable melody. However, the song's message may not be taken too seriously, as wearing sunglasses after dark can be seen as an amusing thing rather than a serious fashion statement. In any case, "Sunglasses After Dark" is a fun song that encourages the listener to let loose and embrace their playful side.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I was strollin' down town, I had nothing to do
Walking aimlessly in the city with no particular purpose or task.
In my broad brim hat and my sharp true shoes
Wearing a specific type of hat and shoes that add to my overall style and appearance.
Standing on the corner of a busy street
Positioning oneself in a crowded area where lots of people are passing by.
Everybody kept on looking at me
People were curious and interested in my overall appearance.
I was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yeah
Wearing sunglasses at night-time when they are not typically necessary to protect one's eyes from the sun.
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Wearing sunglasses at night can enhance one's appearance and make them look stylish.
Well, I went out last Friday night
On a specific evening, I went out.
I got myself in a big street fight
I got involved in a violent altercation with someone.
Everybody's gettin' booked including me
Everyone involved in the fight, including myself, was arrested.
'Cause there wasn't there one hood that could see
No one involved in the fight could see well due to the darkness, perhaps due to the sunglasses they were wearing.
We was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yeah
All of us involved in the street fight were wearing sunglasses at night.
I was down in a honky-tonk with my sweet
I was at a bar or club with my significant other.
Some ding-dong daddy come smackin' to me
An unknown man came up to me and started a physical altercation.
I could hardly make him out, the lights were so dim
Due to the dark and dim lighting in the venue, I could barely see the man who confronted me.
Than I seen what was wrong with him
Then, I realized there was something unusual about the man confronting me.
He was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yes
The man who confronted me was also wearing sunglasses at night.
Now, listen to me cats from coast to coast
An expression used to address a large audience.
If you want all the girlies to dig you the most
If you want to be popular among women.
Get on the bandwagon, join the parade
Join in on the trend.
Come on down and get you some shades
Go buy yourself some sunglasses.
Start was wearin' sunglasses after dark, oh yeah
Begin wearing sunglasses at night-time to enhance your appearance.
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Wearing sunglasses at night can enhance one's appearance and make them look stylish.
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Wearing sunglasses at night can enhance one's appearance and make them look stylish.
Well, you really look sharp wearin' sunglasses after dark
Wearing sunglasses at night can enhance one's appearance and make them look stylish.
Lyrics © NRP MUSIC GROUP, INC.
Written by: JAMES NOBLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dave Micklon
Of 1958 records that failed to hit the Billboard chart, this has to be one of the most viewed on YT.
frdjr252
I do some mobile DJing. I played this song and was delighted with the response it received. It should've been a big hit in 1958.
Quincy Marie
@frdjr252 wow that's wonderful he was my grandfather, my dad's dad.
Quincy Marie
This is my grandpa, my dad's dad. I played his songs at my wedding. :-)
Ed Nad
cool, very cool !!!
dav01kar
great
Fernando Maron
Marie Skaryd Your granpa could play some mean Rock n roll. Amazing
Dick Lindsay
has he never done a weekender ?
ginger1959able
He died early 1960,s Cancer!
DGeorge Gawlik
The best B-side rockabilly ever...even the Cramps covered this