Wired All Night
Jagger Lyrics
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I'm gonna sharpen my nails and primp up real cute
I'm gonna smoke up a storm and step into the night
I'm getting ready to burn, I'm getting ready to fly
I said a, hey, are you shooting to kill
Hey, would I tell you a lie
We'll be slamming tequilas, popping hydrogen
Give me a drink, don't be talking so much, you're a pain in the butt
How can I think when you puke up your guts, I'll be juiced on this stuff
We'll be wired all night
We hit the high life
We'll be wired all night
We hit the high life
Watch me now
You blew a jelly-face Joe, Pedro the pimp
I'm as hard as a brick, hope I never go limp
Is the earthquake shaking, is there gonna be war
Tell the National Guard to mind the grocery store
I said, hey, and I don't give a hoot
Hey, I need some earthly delights
I'll be drowning my sorrows, banging my box
'Til the sirens start singing and I'm ready to fly
Give me a drink, don't be talking so much, you're a pain in the butt
How can I think when you puke up your guts, I'll be juiced on this stuff
We'll be wired all night
We hit the high life
We'll be wired all night
We hit the high life
Give me a drink, don't be talking so much, you're a pain
in the butt
How can I think when you puke up your guts, I'll be juiced
on this stuff
I'll be kicked in the nuts
We'll be wired all night
We hit the high life
We'll be wired all night
We hit the high life
The song "Wired All Night" by Mick Jagger is a lively and energetic ode to the wild and hedonistic night life. The singer sets the scene by describing his preparations, while his date is also getting ready in her own way, strapping on boots and tightening her dress. Mick, on the other hand, is sharpening his nails and primping up. He intends to smoke up, and be getting ready to burn and fly.
The chorus then kicks in with the repeated phrase, "We'll be wired all night, we hit the high life," which is a reference to the party atmosphere and the consumption of alcohol and drugs, which is implied throughout the song. The verses continue with the singer wanting to forget his problems by drowning them with alcohol, banging his box, and living for the moment until the sirens start singing and he's ready to fly.
In the second verse, Jagger references a number of characters, such as Jelly-Face Joe and Pedro the Pimp, and asks if there's going to be an earthquake or war. He also tells the National Guard to mind the grocery store, emphasizing the sense of chaos and anarchy in the night. In the end, the song's lyrics are a celebration of the reckless and wild side of living life to the fullest in the moment without any reservations or worry.
Line by Line Meaning
You go squeeze in your dress, and go strap on your boots
You are getting dressed up, and so am I
I'm gonna sharpen my nails and primp up real cute
I'm going to fix myself up to look nice
I'm gonna smoke up a storm and step into the night
I'm going to smoke a lot and go out for the night
I'm getting ready to burn, I'm getting ready to fly
I'm getting ready to have a really good time
I said a, hey, are you shooting to kill
I asked if you are ready to have a wild time
Hey, would I tell you a lie
I wouldn't deceive you
We'll be slamming tequilas, popping hydrogen
We'll be drinking and doing drugs
And lose the coils and the kinks that are wrecking my life
We'll forget about our problems and just have fun
Give me a drink, don't be talking so much, you're a pain in the butt
Please stop talking so much and give me a drink
How can I think when you puke up your guts, I'll be juiced on this stuff
I can't think straight when you're throwing up, but I'll still be drinking
We'll be wired all night
We'll be really energized
We hit the high life
We'll be living it up
You blew a jelly-face Joe, Pedro the pimp
You messed with some shady characters
I'm as hard as a brick, hope I never go limp
I'm feeling confident and ready for anything
Is the earthquake shaking, is there gonna be war
I'm not sure what's going on, but I don't care
Tell the National Guard to mind the grocery store
They can worry about protecting things, we're just here to have fun
I said, hey, and I don't give a hoot
I don't care what's going on
Hey, I need some earthly delights
I want to have some fun and forget about reality
I'll be drowning my sorrows, banging my box
I'll be drinking and listening to music
'Til the sirens start singing and I'm ready to fly
Until the cops come and I have to leave
I'll be kicked in the nuts
I'll be in trouble
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Written by: MICK JAGGER
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