Don't Stop Believin'
George Lamond Lyrics


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Just a small town girl, livin in a lonely world
She took the midnight train goin anywhere
Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
He took the midnight train goin anywhere

A singer in a smokey room
A smell of wine and cheap perfume
For a smile they can share the night
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

Working hard to get my fill,
Everybody wants a thrill
Payin anything to roll the dice,
Just one more time
Some will win, some will lose
Some were born to sing the blues
Oh, the movie never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
Their shadows searching in the night
Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
Hiding, somewhere in the night

Don't Stop Believin
Hold on to the feelin
Streetlight people
Don't Stop Believin
Hold on to the feelin
Streetlight people




Don't Stop Believin
Hiding, somewhere in the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Lamond's song "Don't Stop Believin'" is an illustration of the aspirations two individuals from different backgrounds possess, their sense of loneliness, their desire for something more, and their quest for companionship. The lady is introduced as "just a small town girl, livin' in a lonely world," which suggests that she is trying to break free from the mundane existence that she is living in, and she is ready to take risks to reach her goals. The male is portrayed as a "city boy, born and raised in south Detroit." He, too, is searching for something inexplicable, perhaps a sense of purpose and identity beyond the life he has always known. They both took the midnight train, which further emphasizes that they are getting away from their current situation and are determined to chase their dreams.


The second verse mentions a singer in a smoky room, which indicates that our two protagonists are not the only people trying to escape their day-to-day lives. They meet other people who are also trying to find some kind of happiness and a reason to carry on living. They share the night, and although they never know each other's names, they create a bond that will always be remembered. The chorus of the song repeats the message "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Hold on to the Feelin'," reinforcing the idea that people must remain optimistic and trust their instincts to live the life they have always desired. The final verse speaks of a never-ending movie, which is a metaphor for life, it goes on and on, and everyone has to keep going, even when it is tough.


Line by Line Meaning

Just a small town girl, livin in a lonely world
A girl from a small town who is feeling lonely and trapped in her environment


She took the midnight train goin anywhere
She left in search of something better, not sure where she was headed


Just a city boy, born and raised in south Detroit
A boy from the city who grew up in the south of Detroit


He took the midnight train goin anywhere
He also left in search of something better, not sure where he was headed


A singer in a smokey room
A singer performing in a room filled with smoke and low lighting


A smell of wine and cheap perfume
The room smells of alcohol and inexpensive fragrance


For a smile they can share the night
The singer and patrons share a moment of happiness and connection


It goes on and on and on and on
This moment feels like it could last forever


Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
People who don't know each other, waiting and watching on the street


Their shadows searching in the night
People are looking for something, moving around in the darkness


Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
People who are just trying to feel something, anything, in their lives


Hiding, somewhere in the night
They are elusive and hard to find, moving around in the darkness


Working hard to get my fill,
The singer is working hard to find satisfaction and fulfillment in life


Everybody wants a thrill
Everyone is looking for excitement and adventure


Payin anything to roll the dice,
People are willing to take risks, no matter the cost


Just one more time
They are addicted to the excitement and want to experience it again


Some will win, some will lose
Some people will succeed and find what they're looking for, while others won't


Some were born to sing the blues
Some people are destined to face disappointment and sadness in their lives


Oh, the movie never ends
Life is constantly changing and evolving, there is no clear conclusion


Don't Stop Believin
Don't lose hope, keep believing that things will get better


Hold on to the feelin
Hold on to the belief that good things are possible, despite the challenges


Streetlight people
These people are still wandering around, searching for something


Hiding, somewhere in the night
They are still elusive and hard to find, moving around in the darkness




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