One More Night
John Moore & The Expressway Lyrics
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David Jones got into a fight
Changed the colour of his eyes
Muddy Waters record in his head, David Bomberg on his mind
Smoked a Lucky on the Victoria line
Those English fags are just uncouth
Strutted down to Dobell’s American Import section
But no one listens to music anymore
No one listens to music anymore
Ivan Morrison put on the radio and watched it warm up
Tuned it in to Luxemburg
Lonnie Donegan was on the Rock Island Line
Huddie Ledbetter was what he heard
In the distance came a marching band
It made a glorious sound
Then the boy picked up his guitar, and never put it down
No one listens to music, no one listens to music anymore
We've fallen out of love with the world
All the Ravens have left the tower
They still call it Rock and Roll
But it doesn't have the power
When King Curtis blew a Whiter Shade of Pale
It sent us crashing through the floor
But no one listens to music anymore
When Johnny Thunders kicked it, when Poison Ivy licked it
When Bo Diddley was the law
But no one listens to music anymore
David Jones got into a fight
Changed the colour of his eyes
And all the monsters in his head began to synthesise
Sitting safe in Soho, keeping out of the rain
Don't you love this English weather?
Wrote a song got it wrong
Screwed it up, tore it up then
Stuck it back together
No one listens to music, no one listens to music
No one listens to music anymore
We've fallen out of love with the world
All the Ravens have left the tower
And every protest singer sounds like they just came down with the last shower
When Lou Reed sang I’m Waiting for My Man
Everybody knew the score
But no one listens to music, no one listens to music
No one listens to music anymore
No one listens to music, no one listens to music
No one listens to music anymore
In the song "One More Night" by John Moore & The Expressway, the lyrics express a lament over the declining appreciation for music in contemporary society. The first verse introduces David Jones, who is depicted as a rebellious individual, altering his appearance and immersing himself in the realm of music. The reference to Muddy Waters and David Bomberg suggests that Jones is deeply influenced by blues music and visual arts. Furthermore, the lyrics express disdain for the term "English fags" and the perception of uncouthness associated with it.
The second verse highlights the influence of the radio and how it can serve as a gateway to discovering music. The mention of Ivan Morrison, Luxemburg, Lonnie Donegan, and Huddie Ledbetter represents a diverse range of artists. The description of the marching band in the distance and the boy picking up his guitar reflect the transformative power of music and how it can inspire individuals to embark on their own musical journey.
The third verse emphasizes the diminishing impact of rock and roll. Although it is still referred to as such, it is acknowledged that its power has diminished. The mention of King Curtis and the song "A Whiter Shade of Pale" represents a pivotal moment that resonated deeply, but the subsequent statement suggests that such moments of impact and connection with music are increasingly rare.
The fourth verse returns to David Jones, who is seemingly the central figure in the song. Here, his struggles and creative process are highlighted. Safe in Soho, he navigates his way through the challenges of writing a song. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and dissatisfaction, as he tears up and reassembles his work.
Overall, the song "One More Night" laments the declining significance of music in contemporary society. It reflects a nostalgic longing for a time when music had a profound impact on individuals and society as a whole. The lyrics evoke a sense of frustration with the current state of affairs, where music seems to be losing its power to captivate, inspire, and connect people.
Line by Line Meaning
David Jones got into a fight
David Bowie was involved in a conflict
Changed the colour of his eyes
He transformed himself, reinventing his persona
Muddy Waters record in his head, David Bomberg on his mind
He was influenced by Muddy Waters' music and David Bomberg's art
Smoked a Lucky on the Victoria line
He casually smoked a cigarette on the Victoria subway line
Those English fags are just uncouth
He criticizes the English for their distasteful behavior
Strutted down to Dobell’s American Import section
He confidently walked to Dobell's section with American records
Died and went to heaven in the listening booth
He experienced immense joy and pleasure while listening to music in the booth
But no one listens to music anymore
People have lost interest in listening to music
Ivan Morrison put on the radio and watched it warm up
Van Morrison turned on the radio and observed it powering up
Tuned it in to Luxemburg
He found a station broadcasting from Luxembourg
Lonnie Donegan was on the Rock Island Line
He listened to Lonnie Donegan's song 'Rock Island Line'
Huddie Ledbetter was what he heard
He heard the music of Huddie Ledbetter
In the distance came a marching band
He heard the approaching sound of a marching band
It made a glorious sound
The marching band produced a breathtaking sound
Then the boy picked up his guitar, and never put it down
Inspired by the music, the boy started playing the guitar and continued to do so passionately
We've fallen out of love with the world
We have lost our affection for the world
All the Ravens have left the tower
Symbols of darkness and negativity have left their influence
They still call it Rock and Roll
Music is still referred to as rock and roll
But it doesn't have the power
However, it lacks the impact it once had
When King Curtis blew a Whiter Shade of Pale
When King Curtis performed a soulful version of 'A Whiter Shade of Pale'
It sent us crashing through the floor
The performance had a profound effect on us
When Johnny Thunders kicked it, when Poison Ivy licked it
When Johnny Thunders played energetically and Poison Ivy added her flair
When Bo Diddley was the law
During the time when Bo Diddley's music had a significant influence
And all the monsters in his head began to synthesise
His inner demons and creative inspirations started merging
Sitting safe in Soho, keeping out of the rain
Finding comfort in Soho while avoiding the rain
Don't you love this English weather?
Sarcastically questioning the appeal of English weather
Wrote a song got it wrong
He composed a song but made mistakes
Screwed it up, tore it up then
He messed up the song and tore it apart
Stuck it back together
He repaired and reassembled the song
And every protest singer sounds like they just came down with the last shower
Protest singers seem uninspired and lacking freshness
When Lou Reed sang I’m Waiting for My Man
Referring to Lou Reed's iconic song 'I'm Waiting for My Man'
Everybody knew the score
Everyone was aware of the significance of the song
No one listens to music anymore
People have lost interest in listening to music
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Written by: John Moore
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