The band was formed almost five years ago by Mike Eli who grew up just outside of Houston and James Young who hails from Irving, TX. After playing together as a duo they were later joined by drummer Chris Thompson of Colleyville, TX and bassist Jon Jones of Omaha, NE who all met while students at the University of North Texas at Denton, about 50 miles north of Dallas/Forth Worth. After graduating the group decided to stay in Denton and to this day make their home in the town.
Late in 2003 producer Frank Liddell (Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Chris Knight) attended a show at the Gypsy Tea Room where EYB was playing on the bill with Miranda Lambert. He was blown away by the show and wound up signing them to Carnival Recording Company soon after. In April 2005, the Eli Young Band released Level, marking their debut on Carnival.
Level has drawn comparisons to The Jayhawks in the plaintive "When It Rains". The band members, all in their early 20s, have proven to be adept at blending their musical influences into a cohesive sound on this effort. You can hear the heartland rock of John Mellencamp in the autobiographical "Small Town Kid" and the crying-in-your-beer band on the road saga "Highways and Broken Hearts." There's the grinding blues of the Black Crowes in "Bring It on Home," and the romantic lament of "That's the Way" and "Everything Is You."
Say Goodnight
Eli Young Band Lyrics
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And the world is wide awake outside
And I know there's things we need to do
But I just want to draw the blinds and
Say goodnight
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Turn out the lights and
Say goodnight
What's the point of trying to pretend
That we don't want to just give in
Why are we holdin' onto this day
Let's just let it fade away and
Say goodnight
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Turn down the bed
Turn out the lights and
Say goodnight
Baby I don't want to wait
I just want to hear you
Say Goodnight
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Turn down the bed
Turn out the lights and
Say goodnight
Say goodnight
The lyrics to Eli Young Band's song Say Goodnight speak of a desire to escape the world and take a moment for themselves. The first few lines describe the chaos of the world around them, but also acknowledge that there are things they need to do. However, the desire to simply draw the blinds and forget the outside world is too strong. They want to turn off the lights, turn down the bed, and say goodnight to everything else.
The next few lines suggest that they want to give in to their desires and not pretend anymore that they're not attracted to each other. There's no point in holding on to the day, it's time to let it fade away and just enjoy the moment of being together. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the desire to be close and not waste any more time pretending.
Overall, the song speaks to the need for intimacy and the desire to shut out the world for a moment to focus on what's truly important.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun still hangin' in the sky
Despite the daytime hours, the sun is still visible in the sky
And the world is wide awake outside
The world beyond their immediate surroundings is alive and active
And I know there's things we need to do
There are tasks that require their attention
But I just want to draw the blinds and
Despite their responsibilities, the artist desires a break from them
Say goodnight
To officially end the day and relax for the night
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Asking the listener to come close and be intimate
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Inviting the listener to follow the path of passion and desire
Turn down the bed
Preparing the bed for rest
Turn out the lights and
Dimming the room to create a sense of calm
Say goodnight
Repeating the request to end the day and relax together
What's the point of trying to pretend
Questioning the purpose of pretending to not have desires or needs
That we don't want to just give in
Acknowledging the desire to give in to their passions and needs
Why are we holdin' onto this day
Questioning why they are holding so tight to the day's responsibilities
Let's just let it fade away and
Proposing the idea of allowing the day to end naturally rather than fighting it
Say goodnight
Reiterating the desire to end the day in each other's arms
Baby I don't want to wait
Expressing impatience in waiting for the day to end
I just want to hear you
Highlighting the importance of communication in their relationship
Say Goodnight
Reiterating the desire to end the day in a loving and intimate way
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Repeated request to be intimate with the listener
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Reiteration of the desire to follow their passions and desires
Turn down the bed
Preparing the bed for rest
Turn out the lights and
Dimming the room to create a sense of calm
Say goodnight
Final request to end the day together
Say goodnight
Final repetition of the request to end the day together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOHN WHITE, KATRINA ELAM, MELISSA ANN PEIRCE
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@qvpbb.q4437
The sun still hangin' in the sky
And the world is wide awake outside
And I know there's things we need to do
But I just want to draw the blinds and
Say goodnight
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Turn down the bed
Turn out the lights and
Say goodnight
What's the point of trying to pretend
That we don't want to just give in
Why are we holdin' onto this day
Let's just let it fade away and
Say goodnight
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Turn down the bed
Turn out…
@chrisad97
This song brings back a lot of memories. It's really nice to hear it and remember everything.
@ericsoles8180
You can't help but love this band
@iluvlukebrooks143
This song is always in my head, I love it a lot!:)
@thomaswebb4077
Same it's a really great song
@qvpbb.q4437
The sun still hangin' in the sky
And the world is wide awake outside
And I know there's things we need to do
But I just want to draw the blinds and
Say goodnight
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Turn down the bed
Turn out the lights and
Say goodnight
What's the point of trying to pretend
That we don't want to just give in
Why are we holdin' onto this day
Let's just let it fade away and
Say goodnight
Oh won't you let me pull you into me
Go wherever all these kisses lead
Turn down the bed
Turn out…
@alexlaughlin30
Such an underrated band.
@GoldenPig2012
This band can do no wrong, in my book.
@paulajane9828
I love everything about this song forever 🎸😎🧡💯❤
@jediman515
Great song! There's nothing wrong with a little humor in a music video :)
@JessW2012
If anyone has watched any other music videos, they should know by now, most music videos don't match the song and do NOT make since! But this song is So sweet! I absolutely love it! It makes me smile! I actually had this sung to me before I went to sleep last night. Someone recorded themselves singing the chorus and sent it to me. It made me feel so special. I can't stop smiling! It made my night! They knew it was one of my top favorite songs! Cute!