One More Night
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There were no people left
when the ship rolled in.
No one around to explain.
All the years they had traveled
in search of kin,
now seemed a journey in vain.

"One more night
coming down,"
they cry.
"One more night
through this hometown blur.
One more night
'neath this ancient sky
Take the time to recall who we were.

Well, they headed over Vermont
like spaced-out tramps.
Years of destruction -- they saw.
With their eyes growing heavy
they set up camp
outside an old Florida mall.

"One more night
coming down."
they cry.
"One more night
through this hometown blur.
One more night
'neath this ancient sky
Take the time to recall who we were.





Take the time to recall who we were.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ian's song "One More Night" depict a desolate and lonely scene, where the singer finds themselves alone after a long journey in search of connection and belonging. As the ship rolls in, there are no people left to welcome them or provide an explanation. The years spent traveling seem to have been in vain, highlighting a sense of disappointment and disillusionment.


The repeated chorus of "One more night coming down" reflects a longing for one more opportunity to find solace and meaning. The hometown blur represents a state of confusion and detachment from their roots. The ancient sky symbolizes a connection to the past, prompting the singer to take the time to remember and reflect on their identity and origins.


The second verse introduces the notion of heading over Vermont like spaced-out tramps, hinting at a nomadic and aimless existence. Years of destruction have taken a toll on their perspective, leading to a weary and tired state of mind. Setting up camp outside an old Florida mall further emphasizes their detachment from society and mundane surroundings.


Overall, "One More Night" conveys a sense of longing, disappointment, and introspection. It explores themes of isolation, nostalgia, and the quest to rediscover one's true self amidst a world that may have lost its meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

There were no people left
There were no remaining individuals present


when the ship rolled in.
when the vessel arrived.


No one around to explain.
No one present to provide clarification.


All the years they had traveled
All the years they had journeyed


in search of kin,
in pursuit of their relatives,


now seemed a journey in vain.
now appeared as a futile expedition.


"One more night coming down,"
"Once again, an additional evening is approaching,"


they cry.
they say with a strong emotional tone.


"One more night through this hometown blur.
"One more night navigating through this unclear perception of their birthplace.


One more night 'neath this ancient sky
One more night beneath this old celestial blanket


Take the time to recall who we were.
Allocate the time to remember our past selves.


Well, they headed over Vermont
Well, they traveled towards Vermont


like spaced-out tramps.
resembling wanderers with disconnected thoughts.


Years of destruction -- they saw.
They witnessed years of devastation.


With their eyes growing heavy
As their vision became weighed down


they set up camp
they established a temporary dwelling


outside an old Florida mall.
outside of an aged shopping center in Florida.


"One more night coming down."
"Once again, an additional evening is approaching."


they cry.
they exclaim with poignant sentiment.


"One more night through this hometown blur.
"One more night navigating through this unclear perception of their birthplace."


One more night 'neath this ancient sky
One more night beneath this old celestial blanket


Take the time to recall who we were.
Allocate the time to remember our past selves.


Take the time to recall who we were.
Allocate the time to remember our past selves.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joey Ian Noe

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