English was acclaimed for his starring role in the 1978 Australian TV series Against the Wind - he won the TV Week Logie Award for 'Best New Talent in Australia'. He also co-wrote and performed the score with Mario Millo (ex-Sebastian Hardie). The series had international release, known as Mot alla vindar (1980) in Scandinavia,[7] where both "Six Ribbons" and "Against the Wind" were released as singles, both singles and the soundtrack album peaked at #1 on the Norwegian charts; the first single, "Six Ribbons" and the album, peaked at #4 on the Swedish charts.
During 1983-1985, English won four Mo Awards with three consecutive 'Entertainer of the Year' awards and a further 'Male Vocal Performer' in 1985. English has performed in Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas Pirates of Penzance, The Mikado and HMS Pinafore from 1984. Performances of Essgee Entertainment's productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan trilogy from 1994 to 1997 were broadcast on Australian TV, they were all released on VHS and subsequently on DVD.
Move Better In The Night
Jon English Lyrics
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We don't see eye to eye, but that's a-alright
You've got your duty, I've got my dreams
Don't call me crazy, I was born in a spin
Came this warnin', lines on my face
Why do you bother what I do to me
My eyes are sinkin', it's got me thinkin'
Hold on the night, come on set me free
What you're doin' - everyday-ay, seems like wastin' a lifetime away-ay
You've got the night, it feels right, and you can't take it away
Move better in the night (move better in the night)
I can't dance in the daylight (dance in the daylight)
Come on rhythm, make me feel right (ooh-ooh)
I move better in the night
I'm slickin' my hair down, shades on my eyes
It's time to make it down to Cafe Jive
They're open at eight, we're goin' la-ate
Leave off the troubles, I can't wait
No, what you do-oo - everyday (everyday-ay), seems like wastin' a lifetime away
You've got the night, it feels right, but you can't take it away, hey-ey-ey
Move better in the night (move better in the night)
I can't dance in the daylight (dance in the daylight)
Come on rhythm, make it feel right (ooh-ooh)
I move better in the night
I can't dance in the daylight (dance in the daylight)
Come on rhythm, make me feel right (ooh-ooh)
Move better in the night - ow-ow-ow
Ooh-ooh, what you do-oo everyday (ahhh), seems like wastin' a lifetime away-ay
You've got the night, it feels right, you can't take it away, Hey
Move better in the ni-ight (move better in the night)
I can't dance in the daylight (dance in the daylight)
Come on rhythm, make me feel right (ooh-ooh), move better in the night
I can't dance in the daylight (dance in the daylight)
Come on rhythm, make me feel right (ooh-ooh)
Move better in the night - ow-ow-ow...
The song "Move Better In The Night" by Jon English is essentially about a person who prefers the night to the day. The lyrics suggest that the singer's lifestyle and interests are quite different from those of his/her partner or whoever he/she is addressing in the song. They both have different lives but that doesn’t bother the singer because they both have their own responsibilities or dreams that they aspire to, and the song insists that each of them is right to pursue their own path. The chorus mentions how the singer moves or dances better in the night and how the rhythm of the night makes him/her come alive.
The lyrics suggest that the singer struggles during the day because he/she cannot dance during the daylight. The song highlights the importance of the night as a time for self-expression and freedom. It's a time for leaving behind the stress of the day, the singer chooses to go out at night and have fun with friends. The song emphasizes the importance of living life on one's own terms, without judgment from others, and not only existing but truly living.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got my li-ife, you've got your li-ife
We each have our own lives
We don't see eye to eye, but that's a-alright
We have different perspectives, but it's okay
You've got your duty, I've got my dreams
You have your responsibilities, I have my aspirations
Don't call me crazy, I was born in a spin
Don't judge me, I've always been this way
Came this warnin', lines on my face
I've aged and experienced warning signs
Why do you bother what I do to me
Why do you care about my choices?
My eyes are sinkin', it's got me thinkin'
I'm getting older and reflecting on my life
Hold on the night, come on set me free
Let me enjoy the freedom and excitement of the night
What you're doin' - everyday-ay, seems like wastin' a lifetime away-ay
Your daily routine feels like a waste of time
You've got the night, it feels right, and you can't take it away
The night is mine to enjoy and can't be taken from me
Move better in the night (move better in the night)
I feel more alive and active in the night
I can't dance in the daylight (dance in the daylight)
I don't feel as comfortable and free during the day
Come on rhythm, make me feel right (ooh-ooh)
Music helps me feel good
I move better in the night
I'm more agile and active at night
I'm slickin' my hair down, shades on my eyes
I'm getting ready to go out at night
It's time to make it down to Cafe Jive
I'm going to a specific location to enjoy the night
They're open at eight, we're goin' la-ate
I'm planning to stay out late
Leave off the troubles, I can't wait
I'm eager to forget my problems and have fun
Move better in the ni-ight (move better in the night)
I'm more active and alive at night
You've got the night, it feels right, you can't take it away, Hey
I'll enjoy the freedom of the night regardless of others' opinions
Move better in the night - ow-ow-ow
I'm more agile and active at night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Roger Daltrey, Stevie Lange, Rob Mcintosh, Christopher Thompson
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