Late Night
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Oh, I hope that you are somebody
Someone I could count
To pull me to my feet again
When I was in doubt
Oh now Mama, do you hear me?
Oh now Mama, do you hear me?
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
Now I'm the last cowboy in this town
Empty veins and my plastic broken crown
They said I swam the sea that ran around
They said I once was lost but now I'm truly found
And I know the place another way
I feel, I feel no shame
Oh now Mama, do you hear my fear?
It's coming after me
I'm calling out your name
I'm calling out your name
And I know the place another way
I feel, I feel no shame
Oh now Mama, do you hear my fear?
It's coming after me
I'm calling out your name
The first verse of Foals' song "Late Night" shows the singer's hope that they find someone reliable they can lean on during their times of need. They hope to find someone they can count on to support them through their doubts and insecurities. However, as the song progresses, the singer realizes that they are on their own and that they are the last cowboy in town with empty veins and a broken crown made of plastic, symbolizing their loss of power and control.
The lyrics "they said I swam the sea that ran around, they said I once was lost but now I'm truly found" implies that the singer has been through an ordeal, possibly a struggle with addiction or an emotional rollercoaster, and while they have found their way through it, they are still hurting and vulnerable. The chorus reflects the singer's yearning for the comfort and security of their mother, who seems to be absent or no longer available to them. Despite the pains, fear, and shame they endure, they cling to hope and keep "calling out [her] name" as if their mother is a beacon of light in their dark world.
Overall, Foals' "Late Night" speaks to the profound desire for human connection and the sense of abandonment and alienation that comes with the realization that we are alone in our struggles. The song also portrays mothers as a symbol of safety and comfort. Despite being a source of pain and fear, their absence can leave a void that desperately needs to be filled.
Line by Line Meaning
Calling out your name (name, name, name)
The singer is repeatedly saying the name of the person they are addressing.
Oh, I hope that you are somebody
The singer hopes that the person they are addressing is someone that they can rely on.
Someone I could count
The singer is looking for someone who can be trusted to support them.
To pull me to my feet again
The artist wants someone to help them stand up when they are feeling down.
When I was in doubt
The artist wants someone to be there for them when they are unsure of themselves.
Oh now Mama, do you hear me?
The singer is addressing their mother and asking if she can hear them.
I'm calling out your name
The singer is calling their mother's name.
Now I'm the last cowboy in this town
The artist is expressing that they feel isolated or like an outsider.
Empty veins and my plastic broken crown
The artist is feeling drained and like they have lost their sense of self-importance.
They said I swam the sea that ran around
Others have told stories about the artist that are not true or accurate.
They said I once was lost but now I'm truly found
Others have characterized the singer as having overcome issues, but the singer may feel differently.
And I know the place another way
The artist feels that there is another way to approach a situation or problem.
I feel, I feel no shame
The singer is unashamed of their feelings and perspective.
Oh now Mama, do you hear my fear?
The singer is asking their mother if she can hear their fears.
It's coming after me
The singer's fears are starting to feel overwhelming and inescapable.
I'm calling out your name
The artist wants their mother's help and support to deal with their fears.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: YANNIS BARNABAS EMANUEL PHILIPPAKIS, JAMES ANDREW SMITH, JACK WILLIAM BEVAN, WALTER JAMES MORRISON GERVERS
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