UP ALL NIGHT
Johnny Borrell/Razorlight Lyrics
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Made a couple of friends and now
Our things have never looked so good
Our things have never been so clear
And now I'm alone with you
I'm always up all night
And I get music running in my head
And I, I lose the strength to fight
She's been up all night
We're, we're just up all night
This town is for the counterfeit dreamers
And maybe I'm one too, well I
I keep my hand behind my back when I
I don't know what else to do
The streets that I grew up in, they might mean
Nothing to you, but I
I'll show you where I come from if you please
Just tell me what I'm supposed to do
[Chorus]
Cause I, I've been up all night
She's been up all night
We're, we're just up all night
That sweet and sacred feeling you know
Will never last long
Every time you turn around you'll see
One more part of you, yes it's gone
I need your spirit darling
And lend me your helping hand, and I
I'll meet you in the morning
When I've broken up the band
[Chorus: x2]
I've been up all night
The lyrics of Up All Night by Johnny Borrell/Razorlight convey a sense of loss and longing for the past, as well as the feelings of being lonely and being up all night. The song begins with the singer confessing that he has lost his sense of purpose and direction in life, but he has found solace in the company of his friends. The things that were once confusing to him are now becoming clearer, and he is grateful for the people who have helped him along the way. However, despite finding some comfort, the singer is still lonely and often finds himself up all night with music running through his head. He feels too weak to fight the feelings and emotions that keep him up and keep him company during these lonely times.
The singer then shares his frustrations with the world around him, describing it as a place for counterfeit dreamers. He feels lost and unsure of what to do with himself, and he longs to show someone where he comes from. The choruses are a repetition of how the singer and his partner are up all night, searching for something that they cannot find. The second verse offers a glimmer of hope, with the singer confessing that he needs his partner's spirit and a helping hand. He then offers to meet her in the morning after breaking up the band.
Overall, the lyrics of Up All Night by Johnny Borrell/Razorlight are a reflection of the turbulent emotions that come with growing up and feeling lost. The singer expresses his desire to find a sense of purpose and belonging, as well as the comfort that comes from the company of loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost the sacred feeling but I
I no longer feel the same sense of devotion I once did, however...
Made a couple of friends and now
I have made new acquaintances and now...
Our things have never looked so good
Our belongings have never appeared so fine
Our things have never been so clear
Our belongings have never been so straightforward
And now I'm alone with you
And now I'm alone with you
I'm always up all night
I am frequently awake throughout the night
And I get music running in my head
Melodies continuously play inside my mind
And I, I lose the strength to fight
I gradually lose my power to resist
Cause I, I've been up all night
Since I have stayed up all night
She's been up all night
She has also been up all night
We're, we're just up all night
We are both just awake throughout the night
This town is for the counterfeit dreamers
This town is meant for fake dreamers
And maybe I'm one too, well I
Perhaps I am also a false dreamer, well...
I keep my hand behind my back when I
I hide my true self behind my back when I...
I don't know what else to do
I am unsure of what else to do
The streets that I grew up in, they might mean
The roads that I grew up on may not signify
Nothing to you, but I
Nothing to you, but I
I'll show you where I come from if you please
I will demonstrate to you where I am from if you prefer
Just tell me what I'm supposed to do
Please inform me what my role should be
That sweet and sacred feeling you know
The delightful and precious feeling you may recognize
Will never last long
Will never endure for a lengthy time
Every time you turn around you'll see
Each moment you look around you will observe
One more part of you, yes it's gone
Another component of yourself is gone, indeed
I need your spirit darling
I require your soul, dear
And lend me your helping hand, and I
And offer me your aid, and I
I'll meet you in the morning
I will converge with you in the morning
When I've broken up the band
When I have dismantled the group
I've been up all night
I have stayed up all night
[Chorus]
Refrain
She's been up all night
She has stayed up all night
We're, we're just up all night
We are both just awake throughout the night
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNNY BORRELL
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