Nights In Nantes
Goldroom Lyrics


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Well it's been a long time, long time now
Since I've seen you smile
And I'll gamble away my fright
And I'll gamble away my time
And in a year, a year or so,
This will slip into the sea
But it's been a long time, long time now
Since I've seen you smile
Nobody raise your voices
Just another night in Nantes
Nobody raise your voices
Just another night in Nantes
Well it's been a long time, long time now
Since I've seen you smile
And I'll gamble away my fright
And I'll gamble away my time
And in a year, a year or so,
This will slip into the sea




But it's been a long time, long time now
Since I've seen you smile

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goldroom’s “Nights in Nantes” evoke feelings of nostalgia, regret, and longing. The singer of the song is reminiscing about a past relationship and how long it’s been since they’ve seen the other person smile. He admits to trying to escape his fear and worries by gambling with his time and experiences. The reference to the “sea” suggests that time will eventually wash away these memories, but until then, he remains stuck in his longing for what once was.


The refrain “Nobody raise your voices / Just another night in Nantes” further emphasizes the sense of melancholy and resignation. The singer is not looking to be cheered up or distracted from his thoughts; he simply wants to be left alone with his memories. The choice of Nantes as the setting for this emotional moment is also significant; the city, located in western France, is known for its history and cultural heritage but is also associated with feelings of isolation and loneliness.


Overall, “Nights in Nantes” is a poignant reflection on the power of memories to shape our emotions and thoughts. The lyrics capture the bittersweetness of looking back on what could have been and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.


Line by Line Meaning

Well it's been a long time, long time now
It has been quite a while since I last saw you.


Since I've seen you smile
I haven't seen you happy in a while.


And I'll gamble away my fright
I am willing to take a risk to overcome my fear.


And I'll gamble away my time
I am willing to spend my time on something uncertain.


And in a year, a year or so,
Within the next year or so.


This will slip into the sea
This moment will eventually fade away into the past.


But it's been a long time, long time now
I really miss seeing you happy.


Nobody raise your voices
Let's keep the peace and quiet.


Just another night in Nantes
This is just another ordinary night here in Nantes.


Nobody raise your voices
Let's keep the peace and quiet.


Just another night in Nantes
This is just another ordinary night here in Nantes.


Well it's been a long time, long time now
I can't stop thinking about how long it's been since I last saw you.


Since I've seen you smile
I really want to see you happy again.




Writer(s): JOSHUA FULLERTON LEGG

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Comments from YouTube:

@armageddfix

My hometown Nantes ! and i love this !

@ice319

This is literally my second favorite song from Goldroom (the first being City Girls), and the video is just so creatively done. I took my girlfriend to the High Seas Tour in New York in 2018.. We were probably the oldest people there, but we had a great time. Amazing music to chill out to..

@kyleweedon5851

This song was SO hard to find omg, worth the time searching though

@flopiren

the bass line is just amazing !

@guilhermealbino8737

sample from Alan Braxe - Palladium

@Markus94S

Best music video ever?

@MrMcskurk

That is one damn groovy bassline!

@marcelorojasovalle4712

muy bueno el video a la cancion fabulosa ¡¡¡grande goldroom!!!!!! sigan haciendo fabulosas canciones

@Turbyne1

This video is pretty awesome. =)

@Runningscared4ever

Mind Blown! Awesome song and an awesome video.

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