Night After Night
Johnny G Lyrics
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It might start to show
I've smoked a lot
My throat is sore and
My head is spinning
I've had enough
Of that alcoholic stuff
This must be the last drink of the day
You know the feeling when
You wake up in the middle of the night
You take a drink of stale water
Then you turn on the light and
You're fully dressed and
You don't feel quite right and it's
All because of the last drink last night
I got home - I don't know how - I wasn't stopped
I must have been on automatic pilot
Night after night I can't go on this way
This must be the last drink of the day
No more no more leave them alone
Night after night I can't go on this way
Get out of my life here we go
The lyrics to Johnny G.'s song "Night after night" delve into the theme of drinking and its negative consequences. The singer begins by stating that they will not drink anymore because it starts to show on their appearance. They admit to smoking excessively, leading to a sore throat and a spinning head. They've reached their limit with alcoholic substances and declare that this must be their last drink of the day.
The second verse describes the aftermath of a night of heavy drinking. The singer wakes up in the middle of the night, feeling disoriented and uncomfortable. They drink stale water to quench their thirst and turn on the light, only to realize they're fully dressed and don't feel right. The implication is that their excessive drinking has led to regretful behavior and a state of physical disarray.
The last lines of the song indicate that the singer arrived home without being able to recall how they managed it, suggesting they were so intoxicated that they were operating on autopilot. They express the need to break this destructive pattern, feeling trapped in a cycle that they can't sustain. The refrain "Night after night I can't go on this way, this must be the last drink of the day" reinforces their determination to put an end to their excessive drinking and move towards a healthier lifestyle.
Overall, "Night after night" sheds light on the struggles and consequences of excessive alcohol consumption. It reflects the internal conflict of a person grappling with the negative effects of their drinking habits and the desire to break free from this destructive pattern.
Line by Line Meaning
No drink no more
I have decided to quit drinking and will no longer consume alcohol.
It might start to show
My excessive drinking may start to have visible effects on my appearance or behavior.
I've smoked a lot
I have been smoking in large quantities.
My throat is sore and
As a result of smoking, my throat is experiencing discomfort.
My head is spinning
I feel dizzy or disoriented.
I've had enough
I have reached my limit or tolerance for something.
Of that alcoholic stuff
Referring to alcoholic beverages in general.
This must be the last drink of the day
I am determined that this will be my final alcoholic drink for today.
You know the feeling when
You are familiar with the sensation that occurs when
You wake up in the middle of the night
You suddenly awaken during the nighttime.
You take a drink of stale water
You consume a sip of water that has become old or no longer fresh.
Then you turn on the light and
Subsequently, you switch on the room's illumination and
You're fully dressed and
You discover that you are already wearing all your clothing and
You don't feel quite right and it's
You have a sense of unease or discomfort and it is
All because of the last drink last night
Due to the effects of the previous night's final alcoholic beverage.
I got home - I don't know how - I wasn't stopped
I arrived at my residence without being aware of the journey and without encountering any obstacles or interference.
I must have been on automatic pilot
I may have been functioning or acting without conscious thought or control.
Night after night I can't go on this way
Continuously, on consecutive nights, I cannot continue living in this manner.
This must be the last drink of the day
My determination remains that this shall be my final alcoholic beverage of the current day.
No more no more leave them alone
I don't want any more of something, please refrain from offering or involving them.
Night after night I can't go on this way
Every evening, without respite, I cannot persist in existing in this manner.
Get out of my life here we go
Exit from my life, we are beginning a new phase.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN ANDREW GOTTING
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