Black Night White Light
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Lyrics


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We are the leaders and nothing can beat us
It feels so good the angels can take you there
You better beware of devil may care

Tell me where you want to go
We are the leaders
Heaven's above and hell's below
We are the leaders
Oh sing hallelujah sing hallelujah
Giving it to you
We are the leaders

Black night white light
The other side of midnight

The pleasure seekers are dyin' to meet you
They need young blood the devil may take you there
You better take care he's every where

Tell me where you want to go
We are the leaders
Heaven's above and hell's below
We are the leaders
Sing hallelujah sing hallelujah
We're giving it to who
We are the leaders

Chasing the dragon
Get off that wagon boy, yeah
Rub your body up
Rope it up
Soak it up
Got to get on up
Throw it up
Show it up, yeah

Black night white light
The other side of midnight
Black night white light
The other side of midnight

We're on a journey into the light
It feels so good your mind can take you there




But why does it go your body and soul
Your body and soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Frankie Goes to Hollywood's song Black Night White Light showcase a band that is determined to be the leader of their generation. The lyrics begin with the band proclaiming their leadership status, accompanied by the defiant line, "nothing can beat us." This is followed by the promise of an otherworldly experience, where the pleasure seekers and angels await to take the listener on a journey into the unknown. However, the band warns of the devil's lurking presence, urging listeners to "beware of devil may care" and ensure they take care.


Throughout the lyrics, the band continues to assert their leadership status, inviting listeners to join them on their journey into the bright and dark side of life. The verses highlight the struggle between good and evil, the light and the dark, with the chorus centering on the duality of "black night white light," symbolizing the opposing forces in life. The song ends with a plea for listeners to join them on their journey into the light, but questions why the mind is easier to awaken than the body and soul.


Overall, the lyrics of Black Night White Light are a reflection of the time it was written, with the lyrics symbolizing the political and cultural landscape to which the band was exposed. It is a song that champions the idea of rebellion and defiance, while urging listeners to be aware of the darker forces in life.


Line by Line Meaning

We are the leaders and nothing can beat us
We have unparalleled power, we are invincible.


It feels so good the angels can take you there
Our superiority gives us immense pleasure and takes us to heavenly heights.


You better beware of devil may care
Beware of carefree devil who may put you in trouble.


Tell me where you want to go
I offer you the freedom to make your own choices.


Heaven's above and hell's below
The options are either heaven or hell, it's your choice.


Oh sing hallelujah sing hallelujah
We celebrate and praise our power and strength.


Giving it to you
We are sharing our power with you.


Black night white light
The duality of life, the opposite ends of a spectrum.


The other side of midnight
The darkness lurking on the other side of night.


The pleasure seekers are dyin' to meet you
People actively seek pleasure and crave for our association.


They need young blood the devil may take you there
They are in search of new and young followers, which might lead them to the path of evil.


You better take care he's every where
Be careful, the devil and his followers are omnipresent.


Chasing the dragon
Chasing an elusive high or an addictive substance.


Get off that wagon boy, yeah
Stop following that path, boy, and come to us.


Rub your body up
Move your body sensually.


Rope it up
Tie yourself up and surrender yourself to us.


Soak it up
Absorb all that we offer.


Got to get on up
You need to join us to achieve a higher state of existence.


Throw it up
Let go of all inhibitions and surrender yourself to us.


Show it up, yeah
Show your loyalty and love to us.


We're on a journey into the light
We are on a journey towards enlightenment and liberation.


It feels so good your mind can take you there
The feeling of being on this journey is so good that it elevates your mind.


But why does it go your body and soul
But why does it affect your body and soul too?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HOLLY JOHNSON, MARK WILLIAM O'TOOLE, PETER GILL

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Stephen Barrett

LOve this track. Never get bored of listening to it. It might not be fashionable but it is fantastic.

Ronnie K.

34 years after this song was released it sounds actually like an evergreen, more than their hits.

Ian Alen

A historic comment.
You are the first who  called a song by FGTH an evergreen.
Holly Johnson should read this.

TheGodParticle

This song so takes me back, jeez they were damn good times being 15 in 1984. I'd sell my soul to go back, even if it was for just one day..

David McG

I was 13 what a great time. Best time to be alive in Britain. I live a long way away now

Devon35

Same age as me, a very special and defining time. There were some very talented people around then unlike now :-)

todd shafer

You want to sell your soul for being able to experience one day of being 15 in 1984? ; OMG! doesn't seem like a very good deal. I'm kidding you and I know it was hyperbole. I love this song too...

just Me

Agree 100% same age, magical times and music ✊

Sarah Walker

Wow I was 18 and I they were MY group

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Stephen Barrett

Still and always love this much underrated song.

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