Justin Townes Earle, born January 4, 1982 in Nashville, TN, was an American alt-country singer-songwriter who walked the line between old-time country and modern acoustic Indie music by breathing new life into early country, blues and gospel forms.
His first release, Yuma, in 2007 was a stark and beautiful set of songs written while Earle was fresh out of rehab and is now re-released by Bloodshot Records, who have a further three albums on their catalogue.
The Good Life, Midnight At the Movies (Americana award nominee) and the latest Harlem River Blues show Earle's characteristic charm, wit and rhythm to the forefront.
2009 saw him touring with Old Crow Medicine Show, The Felice Brothers and Gillian Welch/Dave Rawlings as a member of The Big Surprise tour and he has been touring solidly through 2010 making fans all along the way. In 2011, he received the Americana Music Award in the Song of the Year category for his "Harlem River Blues," from the album of the same name.
His fourth release "Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now", released in 2012 was met with critical acclaim, it was listed at #37 on Rolling Stone's list of the top 50 albums of 2012, saying "The son of country-rock renegade Steve Earle has grown into a songwriter to rival his dad."
Earle died on August 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 38. His death was announced by his label on social media on August 23. The cause of death was not immediately announced, but Nashville police said they were investigating the death as a probable drug overdose. On December 1, 2020, Earle's family confirmed that he died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl-laced cocaine.
One More Night in Brooklyn
Justin Townes Earle Lyrics
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Ceiling's falling in, baby's dress is covered in dust
So I don't care what it costs, baby dust that old thing off
Yeah, it's one more night in Brooklyn, baby we're getting lost
I ain't taking you home, I found a little place that'll do
It'll never match the beauty of a Tennessee spring
But it's something new
I'll find a way that will make it pay
It's one more night in Brooklyn, baby that's all I can take
I'm tired of waiting on you, waiting on a train
Tired of your late night calls with the same old complaints
So you pack up your bags, start looking west, but tonight
Ordering in, making damn sure we don't leave nothing behind
So Baby put your hands on me
Let's get real high and just go to sleep
It's one more night in Brooklyn, baby it's just you and me
One more night, oh wow
The song "One More Night in Brooklyn" by Justin Townes Earle tells the story of two people who are tired of their current situation and want to escape for one more night in Brooklyn. The singer describes the dilapidated state of his surroundings, with a falling ceiling and his partner's dress covered in dust, indicating neglect and a lack of care. He wants to forget all of these and seeks a new experience that he can share with his partner, even if it’s just for one more night.
The singer found a place to stay that is not comparable to a spring in Tennessee, but is still new and exciting. He is willing to go through any amount of money or pain to make this happen. The singer is tired of waiting for his partner, who seems to be too demanding for his liking. He decides to take matters into his own hands, packing their bags and looking for a better place to live. The plan is to spend a quiet evening in, with no disturbances or distractions, just their love and passion.
The chorus sings of one more night in Brooklyn, implying that the singer knows this is only a temporary escape from their problems, but it is still worth it. Justin Townes Earle has a way of weaving intricate stories with his lyrical prowess, and this song is no exception. The song evokes feelings of escapism from one’s problems, and the use of Brooklyn as a setting adds a sense of grittiness and authenticity to the narrative.
Line by Line Meaning
Tired of laying in bed, listening to the water run
I'm exhausted from being idle, unable to do anything but listen to the sound of running water
Ceiling's falling in, baby's dress is covered in dust
My house is in poor condition, and even my baby's dress has been neglected
So I don't care what it costs, baby dust that old thing off
I'm willing to spend whatever it takes to clean up that dress and make things right
Yeah, it's one more night in Brooklyn, baby we're getting lost
We're spending another night in Brooklyn, with no plans or direction
I ain't taking you home, I found a little place that'll do
I don't want to go home, instead I found a new place for us to stay
It'll never match the beauty of a Tennessee spring
This new place can't compare to the natural beauty of Tennessee
But it's something new
At least it's something different
So let 'em say what they'll say
I don't care what others think or say
I'll find a way that will make it pay
I'll figure out a way to make this work for us
It's one more night in Brooklyn, baby that's all I can take
I can only handle one more night in Brooklyn before I need a change
I'm tired of waiting on you, waiting on a train
I'm tired of waiting around for you and for things to happen
Tired of your late night calls with the same old complaints
I'm tired of listening to you complain about the same things every night
So you pack up your bags, start looking west, but tonight
You're packing your bags and considering moving west, but for now
Ordering in, making damn sure we don't leave nothing behind
We're staying in and making sure we don't forget anything important
So Baby put your hands on me
Let's be close and intimate
Let's get real high and just go to sleep
Let's get lost in the moment and fall asleep together
It's one more night in Brooklyn, baby it's just you and me
Tonight we're staying in Brooklyn just the two of us, no one else
One more night, oh wow
Another night in Brooklyn, how exciting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Justin Townes Earle
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@matthewwilmore4320
If you’ve landed here tonight you’ve arrived with a heavy heart. RIP JTE
@magoomrmagoo1965
Crazy to hear this.
@stuartus
Got that right
@heatherdaydream
My JTE earworm. RIP
@skuda9
Gutted.....😪
@oliverbloor1029
That comment hit me tonight. This guy is keeping me going in some way, but he’s gone. Rest in Peace Justin, I pray.
@zacyoungmess
Rest in peace cowboy. So glad I got to see you play live 3 times while you were with us. This will always be one of my favourite songs. 💔
@grantcogell3150
Four shows: Fort Worth, Denton, Maumee, Columbia. This was the one I had to listen to when I found out.
@themoose4534
Some lights burn twice as bright but half as long. Rest in peace, Justin. We'll miss you.
@zachdavis45
I like that. Well said.