Night Out
Foley Ellen Lyrics
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And the kids in from Queens have now taken their ride
Starlight in their eyes
Well they're sheek on the streets and they're struttin'
with pride
And their light on their feet as they hustle inside
They're all giggles and sighs
But nobody cares...It's their favorite band
But you, you're a loner heading out with the crowd
And everybody knows that it's kinda hard to get by
When you're so nervous and shy
You're just a loner heading out with the crowd
Looking for a love that could take you down with his
heart
On your night out
(On your...on your night out,
Night out
Night out
Night out
On your night out)
There's band posters all over the place
Foley Ellen's song "Night Out" is a nostalgic glimpse into a typical Saturday night scene in the Lower East Side of New York City. The song starts by describing the arrival of young people from Queens, coming to enjoy the atmosphere of the city. The lyrics cleverly use a juxtaposition of words to describe the confident, fashionable way these young people walk down the street. They are fashionable and light on their feet and oozing with confidence. They are entering the club with starlight in their eyes, full of giggles and sighs. All eyes are on them as they walk into the hot and sweaty club. It’s their favorite band playing, and everyone is cheering at their thumping music.
However, then the song's focus shifts toward the experience of a loner in the club. The second character is in the midst of the crowd but is disconnected from them. The character is shy and nervous, making it hard to connect with others while surrounded by the loud music, dancing, and lights. The loner is searching for love, which could take them away on this night out. The song leaves a bittersweet aftertaste, bringing back memories of when people used to explore the city, faced with endless possibilities, hoping to connect with others on a night out.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a Saturday night and on the lower East side
It's the weekend, and the location is the lower East side of Manhattan.
And the kids in from Queens have now taken their ride
Young people from Queens are arriving at their destination.
Starlight in their eyes
They're excited and happy on this special night out.
Well they're sheek on the streets and they're struttin' with pride
They look fashionable and confident as they walk down the street.
And their light on their feet as they hustle inside
They enter the club with ease and quick feet.
They're all giggles and sighs
They're laughing and expressing their joy.
The club's hot and sweaty and heads start to stare
The nightclub is crowded and filled with heat, and patrons begin to turn their heads toward the new arrivals.
But nobody cares...It's their favorite band
Despite potential judgment from others, they don't mind because they're excited to see their favorite musical act.
But you, you're a loner heading out with the crowd
The artist describes themselves as a solitary individual who is going out to socialize.
And everybody knows that it's kinda hard to get by
The difficulties of socializing and navigating social situations are commonly understood by everyone.
When you're so nervous and shy
The singer attributes their difficulties to their own shyness and anxiety.
You're just a loner heading out with the crowd
The artist repeats their earlier statement to emphasize their status as an outsider.
Looking for a love that could take you down with his heart
The singer hopes to find a romantic connection that is powerful and intense.
On your night out
This intense connection is something that they hope to experience on this particular occasion.
(On your...on your night out,
The phrase is repeated to emphasize the importance of this particular night.
Night out
'Night out' is repeated once more as a refrain.
Night out
The final repetition of 'night out' serves as the conclusion of the song.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PHILIP RAMBOW
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ray Zar
I love this album. This song should have been released as a follow up to we belong to the night in Australia, . It's certainly as good as, if not better than "The Motels ..Total Control" which reached no7 in the Australian music charts the following year. I think this would have made top 10 possibly no1.
Just sayin 🤔😁
GrumpyBand
I bought this album when it first came out and it still sounds as great today.
Andy Priest
One of the most beautiful song I ever heard in my life!
martyonline1957
one of those albums that criminally got forgotten, I've still got the vinyl
Rob Wanders
wonderful song from a wonderful album!
Doc Savage
Best song on a great album. Very atmospheric. Didn't know for the longest time that this was the same woman who was on Night Court!
Mike Gallagher
This girl has pipes.Fatloaf screwed her in his band she didn't need him as she is the real thing.still rocking I hear.rock on Ellen.great bass on this one
Calamityj
This has a kind of Springsteen feel to me. Quite a bit of the album did from memory.. Her version of stupid girl kicks ass!!
dondersewitte
holy hell a great voice!!!!!!!!!! loved her voice from the first moment
Ken McKenzo
I can hear the vinyl turning here and I'm loving it.