Night Time
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I sure had a wonderful time last night
Least wise they tell me I did

I sure had a wonderful time last night
Really blew my lid

Went to a party, I recollect that much
But after four or five, you know I lost my touch

I sure had a wonderful time last night
Least wise they tell me I did

I had a whale of good time last night
Really got myself some kicks
I sure had a wonderful time last night
Took me right back to the sticks

Between that hillbilly band and old Uncle Zeke
And that new atomic beverage that they called "Sneaky Pete"

I sure had a wonderful time last night
Least wise they tell me I did

Sure had a wonderful time last night
Don't know how I got to bed

Sure had a wonderful time last night
Come here, feel this lump on my head

They say I got kinda noisy
And started to shout
Four big bouncers grabbed me
But I threw them out

I sure had a wonderful time last night
Least wise they tell me I did

Sure had a wonderful time last night
Really had myself some fun

Sure had a wonderful time last night
Didn't get home until about half past one

You know I'd like to take you with me the next time I go
But where the heck was it?

Sure would like to know
But I sure had a wonderful time last night

Overall Meaning

The Expression & G.B.H's song Night Time is a classic rock song that is representative of the party lifestyle that people often associate with rock and roll musicians. The song's lyrics use repetition in order to emphasize a night of revelry and excess, which is a common theme in rock and roll songs.

The opening lines of the song, "I sure had a wonderful time last night / Least wise they tell me I did," suggest that the singer was so caught up in the moment that they don't even remember what happened. The repetition of the phrase "I sure had a wonderful time last night" reinforces the idea that the singer had a great time, even though they may not remember all the details.

Later in the song, the singer mentions going to a party and losing their touch after a few drinks. They also mention a hillbilly band and an atomic beverage called "Sneaky Pete," which adds to the chaotic and wild atmosphere of the party. The singer apparently got so rowdy that four bouncers had to be called to remove them, but even that didn't stop them from having a good time.

The song's upbeat tempo and optimistic tone suggest that the singer's wild night of partying was worth the hangover they certainly experienced the next day. Overall, the lyrics to Night Time celebrate the excess and excitement of a wild night of partying, making it a quintessential rock and roll song.

Line by Line Meaning

I sure had a wonderful time last night
I don't remember much about last night, but people are telling me that I had a great time.

Least wise they tell me I did
At least that's what people are saying - I don't really remember.

Really blew my lid
I was really excited and had a lot of fun.

But after four or five, you know I lost my touch
After four or five drinks, I started to feel the effects and don't remember much else.

Took me right back to the sticks
The party reminded me of my rural roots and upbringing.

Between that hillbilly band and old Uncle Zeke
The party had a rural and backwoods feel, with a band playing country music and someone named Uncle Zeke there.

And that new atomic beverage that they called "Sneaky Pete"
At the party, there was a new and strong alcoholic beverage called "Sneaky Pete" that I tried.

Come here, feel this lump on my head
I ended up getting into a bit of trouble at the party and now have a bump on my head.

They say I got kinda noisy
People are telling me that I was being loud and disruptive at the party.

Four big bouncers grabbed me
To stop me from being too disruptive, four bouncers tried to restrain me.

But I threw them out
I was able to overpower the bouncers and continued my wild night.

Really had myself some fun
Overall, I had a great time and enjoyed myself.

Didn't get home until about half past one
The party went pretty late and I got home much later than I expected.

You know I'd like to take you with me the next time I go
I enjoyed the party so much that I want to bring someone else with me next time.

But where the heck was it?
Unfortunately, I don't remember where the party was held.

Sure would like to know
I'm curious to find out where the party was held so I can go again in the future.

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