Night Song
Hal Mooney Orchestra Lyrics
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Not a bit of breeze,
Neon signs are shining,
Through the tired trees,
Lovers,
Walking to and fro,
Everyone has someone,
And a place to go
Hear the cars go past,
They don't even see me,
Flying by so fast,
Moving,
Going who knows where,
Only thing I know is,
I'm not going there
Where do you go,
When you feel that your brain is on fire,
Where do you go when you don't even know
What it is you desire,
Listen
Laughter everywhere,
Hear it
Life is in the air,
As the night comes
And the town awaits,
Sound o' children calling
And the squeal of brakes,
Music
But a lonely sound
When you can't help wond'ring
Where do I belong
Hal Mooney Orchestra's "Night Song" is a melancholic yet contemplative musical piece that evokes the feeling of being detached from the world around us. The lyrics depict a summer night where the absence of a breeze intensifies the neon signs' glow, and weary trees provide shelter for walking couples, all of whom seem to have a purpose and a place to go. Meanwhile, the song's protagonist is left to ponder the destinations of passing cars and the fleeting nature of life's movements.
The singer's introspection raises questions about their purpose in life and where they belong. The song suggests that sometimes, we find ourselves at a crossroads, unsure of what we want, and where we want to be. The lines "Where do you go, When you feel that your brain is on fire, Where do you go when you don't even know What it is you desire," express this sense of inner turmoil expertly. The music of the orchestra complements the lyrics; the strings resonate emotions of longing and isolation, and the tempo slows down, putting emphasis on the lyrics and heightening the emotions of the song's message.
Line by Line Meaning
Summer,
The present season
Not a bit of breeze,
There is no wind blowing
Neon signs are shining,
Bright and colorful electric signs are illuminated
Through the tired trees,
The signs are shining through the leaves of the weary trees
Lovers,
People in love
Walking to and fro,
Moving back and forth on foot
Everyone has someone,
All of these people have a companion
And a place to go
Each of them has a destination in mind
Now listen,
Pay attention to your surroundings
Hear the cars go past,
Listen to the sound of the vehicles flying by
They don't even see me,
The drivers are unaware of my presence
Flying by so fast,
The cars are zooming by at great speed
Moving,
Traveling
Going who knows where,
Heading to uncertain destinations
Only thing I know is,
The sole fact I can be certain of
I'm not going there
I'm not headed in their direction
Where do you go,
Where do you usually end up
When you feel that your brain is on fire,
When your thoughts are in a state of chaos
Where do you go when you don't even know
Where do you turn when you're unsure
What it is you desire,
What it is that you truly want in life
Listen
Pay attention to the sounds around you
Laughter everywhere,
The sound of people's mirth fills the air
Hear it
Listen to it intently
Life is in the air,
A sense of vitality and energy permeates everything
As the night comes
When darkness falls
And the town awaits,
When the city eagerly anticipates…
Sound o' children calling
The joyful noise of children's voices
And the squeal of brakes,
The screeching sound created when vehicles brake suddenly
Music
Melodic sounds in the air
But a lonely sound
However, it still feels isolating
When you can't help wond'ring
When you just can't stop questioning
Where do I belong
Where do I truly fit in
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRVING MILLS, JUAN TIZOL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alfonso Tapia Ayala
Muy hermosa musica. Y gran orquesta. Muy buena grabacion. Saludos.
usmale 49
Just absolutely beautiful...thank you for sharing!
Matej Bohinc
Super stereo sound. Bravo !
Nice geatings from Slovenia
SHTUKATURBAN
i like it!
Promasound La buonamusica
Bellissimo
Ana Maria Fuentes
Que delicia