At Night
Ele Lyrics


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I don't plan or conspire
I don't want to get no higher it's your lack of ambition well they tell me, that's what it's missing
All the guns out on the western front are quiet now well it's nice to hear the world breath a sigh It's like the colour of your skin you know it doesn't mean a thing nor do the clothes that we're wrapped in it doesn't matter if you're thin and though
I lay awake at night I know your arms will hold me tight and I thank God we got it right here in this city late at night We are each like no other we are unique to our mother we are foals in the stable but we leave home when we're able but we all need someone like the earth needs the sun and our fate will be found in this life in the ground Don't you get it wrong It's like the colour of your skin you know it doesn't mean a thing nor do the clothes that we're wrapped in It doesn't matter if you're thin and though I lay awake at night I know your arms will hold me tight and I thank God we got it right here in this city late at night.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ele's "At Night" are about the importance of love and connection in a world that often judges people based on superficial qualities like appearance and ambition. The singer of the song expresses a lack of interest in material success or getting high, instead valuing the comfort and security of knowing that someone will hold them tight at night. They reference the end of the western front as a symbol of peace and relief, suggesting that the world can sometimes feel like a war zone with everyone fighting for their own interests.


The song goes on to celebrate the individuality of each person, noting that we are all unique and special in our own way, like foals in a stable. However, despite our individuality, we all need someone else in our lives like the earth needs the sun. The lyrics emphasize that qualities like skin color and body type are irrelevant compared to the love and companionship that we share with others. The phrase "it doesn't matter if you're thin" can be read as a subtle criticism of the unrealistic beauty standards that pervade modern society. Overall, the song is a gentle reminder to prioritize connection and love above external appearances or material success.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't plan or conspire
I don't plot or scheme


I don't want to get no higher
I don't desire to be more intoxicated


it's your lack of ambition well they tell me, that's what it's missing
They say it's your deficiency of drive that's holding you back


All the guns out on the western front are quiet now
The western front is currently silent


well it's nice to hear the world breath a sigh
It's pleasing to perceive the world taking a sigh of relief


It's like the colour of your skin you know it doesn't mean a thing nor do the clothes that we're wrapped in
One's skin color or clothing is irrelevant


it doesn't matter if you're thin and though
Being skinny doesn't change anything


I lay awake at night I know your arms will hold me tight
I stay up at night knowing your arms will embrace me closely


and I thank God we got it right here in this city late at night
I'm grateful we're together in this city, even late at night


We are each like no other we are unique to our mother we are foals in the stable but we leave home when we're able
We're all different, unique to our own mother. We're like young horses in a stable who eventually leave the nest


but we all need someone like the earth needs the sun and our fate will be found in this life in the ground
However, we all need someone; it's like how the earth requires the sun. Our destiny is within our present lifetime


Don't you get it wrong
Don't misunderstand




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Comments from YouTube:

@sebastianmorenoduque5413

Simplemente fantástico, sigue así, tu música acopla emociones y nos llena por completo

@alejandroclementegarcia3998

Me gusta muchísimo siempre lo que te ocurre para componer estas canción.
Un saludo Elena

@ELEmusica

Gracias Alejandro!

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