All-Nighter
Elastica Lyrics


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It's nearly eleven
Do you think we'll stand the test of time
You're a cloud short of heaven
But you know I want you to be mine
Am I sitting here waiting
Yeah, and it's getting frustrating

Got to go to the garage
Got to get some fags and make some tea
Can you lend me enough wedge
Do you want to walk up there with me
And I'm sitting here waiting
Yeah, I'm tired of debating

We've been up all night
I can feel a strange attraction
Now it's getting light
But I can't spur you into action
Sure not alone
But so on my own, oh.

It's a quarter to seven
Don't you think we've stayed up half the night
You're a cloud short of heaven
But I'd love to see you strut your stuff
And I'm sitting here waiting
Yeah, and it could be X-rated




We could be oh so happy,
We could be oh so happy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elastica's song, All-Nighter, suggest a sense of frustration and longing for something that is not quite attainable. The first stanza sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer wondering if their relationship will last. The line "You're a cloud short of heaven" seems to suggest that the other person is not perfect, but the singer still wants to be with them. The second stanza references the mundane tasks of everyday life, such as going to the garage to buy cigarettes and making tea, but the singer is still waiting for the other person to make a move.


The chorus of the song is where the sense of longing is most prevalent. The singer is attracted to the other person but is frustrated that they can't seem to get them to take action. The line "Sure not alone, but so on my own" suggests that the two are physically together but emotionally distant. The final stanza is the most optimistic, with the singer envisioning a future where they are "oh so happy."


Overall, the lyrics of All-Nighter capture the bittersweet feeling of being stuck in a stagnant relationship, where both parties are unable to move forward but still hold onto hope for something better.


Line by Line Meaning

It's nearly eleven
The current time is almost 11 and the singer is acknowledging this fact.


Do you think we'll stand the test of time
The singer is asking if their relationship will last in the long run, despite potential challenges.


You're a cloud short of heaven
The person being addressed may not be perfect, but the singer is still drawn to them despite their flaws.


But you know I want you to be mine
The artist is expressing their desire for a romantic relationship with the person being addressed.


Am I sitting here waiting
The artist is waiting for something to happen or for the person being addressed to make a move.


Yeah, and it's getting frustrating
The singer is beginning to feel impatient and annoyed at the lack of progress in their relationship or situation.


Got to go to the garage
The singer needs to leave to run some errands or take care of something.


Got to get some fags and make some tea
The artist needs to buy cigarettes and make tea, likely for themselves or others.


Can you lend me enough wedge
The artist is asking the person being addressed for money to help them purchase what they need.


Do you want to walk up there with me
The artist is inviting the person being addressed to accompany them on their errand.


And I'm sitting here waiting
The singer is still waiting for something to happen or for the person being addressed to take some action.


Yeah, I'm tired of debating
The artist is fatigued from arguing or discussing things without making any real progress or changes.


We've been up all night
The singer and the person being addressed have stayed awake throughout the night, likely doing something together.


I can feel a strange attraction
The singer is experiencing an unusual or unexpected pull or connection to the person being addressed.


Now it's getting light
The sun is starting to rise and it is becoming daylight.


But I can't spur you into action
Despite the attraction and the early morning hour, the artist is unable to motivate the person being addressed to take action or make a move.


Sure not alone
The artist is not alone with the person being addressed, but...


But so on my own, oh.
The singer still feels isolated or disconnected, despite being in the company of others or the person being addressed.


It's a quarter to seven
The current time is 6:45 AM.


Don't you think we've stayed up half the night
The artist is pointing out that they have been awake and together for many hours straight.


But I'd love to see you strut your stuff
The artist is attracted to the person being addressed and wants to see them be confident and show off their skills or personality.


And I'm sitting here waiting
The artist is still waiting for something to happen or for the person being addressed to initiate something.


Yeah, and it could be X-rated
The events or actions that could take place between the singer and the person being addressed could potentially be sexual or explicit in nature.


We could be oh so happy,
Despite the challenges and frustrations, the artist believes that a relationship or connection with the person being addressed could bring them happiness.


We could be oh so happy.
The singer repeats their belief that their relationship or connection could make them happy.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JUSTINE ELINOR FRISCHMANN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Roiy Benkel

It's nearly eleven
Do you think we'll stand the test of time
You're a cloud short of heaven
But you know I want you to be mine
Am I sitting here waiting
Yeah, and it's getting frustrating

Got to go to the garage
Got to get some fags and make some tea
Can you lend me enough wedge
Do you want to walk up there with me
And I'm sitting here waiting
Yeah, I'm tired of debating

 We've been up all night
I can feel a strange attraction
Now it's getting light
But I can't spur you into action
Sure not alone
But so on my own, oh.

 It's a quarter to seven
Don't you think we've stayed up half the night
You're a cloud short of heaven
But I'd love to see you strut your stuff
And I'm sitting here waiting
Yeah, and it could be X-rated
 We could be oh so happy,
We could be oh so happy.



All comments from YouTube:

drown soda

This song is a masterpiece. Short, simple, to the point. Love the lyrics and guitar riff

Roiy Benkel

It's nearly eleven
Do you think we'll stand the test of time
You're a cloud short of heaven
But you know I want you to be mine
Am I sitting here waiting
Yeah, and it's getting frustrating

Got to go to the garage
Got to get some fags and make some tea
Can you lend me enough wedge
Do you want to walk up there with me
And I'm sitting here waiting
Yeah, I'm tired of debating

 We've been up all night
I can feel a strange attraction
Now it's getting light
But I can't spur you into action
Sure not alone
But so on my own, oh.

 It's a quarter to seven
Don't you think we've stayed up half the night
You're a cloud short of heaven
But I'd love to see you strut your stuff
And I'm sitting here waiting
Yeah, and it could be X-rated
 We could be oh so happy,
We could be oh so happy.

unicajamalaga2

помню услышал эту песню в одно время с нирваной. удивило что голос у женщины так подходит для панк рока. очень понравилось,даже на какой-то кассетный сборник переписывал ..а сейчас спустя 22 года - да ничего ж особенного!! но сейчас вот вступление переслушал несколько раз - эдакий убыстренный Foo Fighters ))

Tom Fink

Heard this for the first time ages ago on a CMJ New Music Monthly CD insert. Super catchy tune.

Owen Masters

All Nighter And Stutter Are My Favorite Elastica Songs.

Blas Ter

See that animal???

Almove Molina

Excelente suena a banda californiana de chicas 🤩

Richard Goddard

killer song

mattski1979

Lollapalooza 95 Randalls Island. Sick set.

Bas vs

fantastic

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