Some Nights
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics


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Some nights I stay up cashing in my bad luck
Some nights I call it a draw
Some nights I wish that my lips could build a castle
Some nights I wish they'd just fall off

But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh, no, I'm still not sure what I stand for oh
What do I stand for?
What do I stand for?
Most nights I don't know anymore
Oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh
This is it, boys, this is war, what are we waiting for?
Why don't we break the rules already?
I was never one to believe the hype
Save that for the black and white
I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked,
But here they come again to jack my style

That's alright (that's alright)
I found a martyr in my head tonight
She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am
Oh, who am I?
Hm hm

Well, some nights I wish that this all would end
'Cause I could use some friends for a change.
And some nights I'm scared you'll forget me again
Some nights I always win, I always win

But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Oh, no, I'm still not sure what I stand for, oh
What do I stand for?
What do I stand for?
Most nights I don't know
Come on

(Come on, come on)

Well, that is it guys, that is all
Five minutes in and I'm bored again
Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
This one is not for the folks at home
Sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
Who the heck wants to be alone all dried up in the desert sun?

My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call "love"
When I look into my nephew's eyes
Man, you wouldn't believe the most amazing things that can come from
Some terrible nights

Oh, oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh

The other night you wouldn't believe the dream I just had about you and me
I called you up but we'd both agree

It's for the best you didn't listen
It's for the best we get our distance
Oh
It's for the best you didn't listen




It's for the best we get our distance
Oh.

Overall Meaning

The song "Some Nights" by KIDZ BOP Kids is about the struggles of self-discovery and identity crisis. The lyrics convey how the singer struggles with bad luck and ambivalence, unsure of what they stand for most nights. The line "this is it, boys, this is war" suggests that the singer is trying to fight against something, but isn't sure what that something is. The song then takes a somber turn as the singer expresses that they sometimes wish they had friends, and they fear being forgotten.


The line "my heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call 'love'" reflects the struggles of someone else, showing that the singer is not just dealing with their own problems, but with their loved ones' problems too. The ending of the song also indicates a dream the singer has about the person they love, but it ultimately ends with the realization that it's best they maintain their distance.


Overall, the song portrays a deeper message about identity, war, love, and the struggles of life. It's a great song that many people can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Some nights I stay up cashing in my bad luck
Sometimes I stay awake trying to make the most of my unfortunate circumstances


Some nights I call it a draw
Sometimes I accept that there are no winners and move on


Some nights I wish that my lips could build a castle
Sometimes I yearn to be able to create something great just by speaking


Some nights I wish they'd just fall off
Sometimes I am so frustrated with my own words that I just want to be silent


But I still wake up, I still see your ghost
Despite everything, I still remember and think of you


Oh, no, I'm still not sure what I stand for oh
I am uncertain about my own beliefs and values


What do I stand for?
I am questioning my own principles


Most nights I don't know anymore
Usually, I am unsure about my own identity and purpose in life


This is it, boys, this is war, what are we waiting for?
We need to stop being passive and start being active in the face of adversity


Why don't we break the rules already?
Why don't we do something unconventional to try and make a change?


I was never one to believe the hype
I have never been one to trust popular opinion


Save that for the black and white
Leave that kind of thinking to those who prefer absolutes


I try twice as hard and I'm half as liked
I put in more effort than others, but I am not as well-liked


But here they come again to jack my style
But here come others trying to copy my unique way of doing things


That's alright (that's alright)
I'm okay with that (I'm okay with that)


I found a martyr in my head tonight
I have invented a character who suffers for the sake of a cause


She stops my bones from wondering just who I am, who I am, who I am
This character helps me stop questioning my own identity


Oh, who am I?
I am still unsure about who I really am


Well, some nights I wish that this all would end
There are times when I wish everything would just stop


'Cause I could use some friends for a change.
Because I could really use some friends right now


And some nights I'm scared you'll forget me again
And sometimes, I am afraid that you will forget about me once more


Some nights I always win, I always win
There are occasions when I always come out on top


Come on
Let's go


(Come on, come on)
(Let's move, come on)


Well, that is it guys, that is all
That's all I have to say for now


Five minutes in and I'm bored again
Only five minutes in and I am already disinterested


Ten years of this, I'm not sure if anybody understands
After ten years of this, I am not sure if anyone truly comprehends my situation


This one is not for the folks at home
This message is not meant for a general audience


Sorry to leave, mom, I had to go
I apologize for leaving, but I had to go


Who the heck wants to be alone all dried up in the desert sun?
Who on earth would want to be alone and thirsty in the hot desert?


My heart is breaking for my sister and the con that she call "love"
I feel sad for my sister and the deceitful person she calls her "lover"


When I look into my nephew's eyes
Whenever I see my nephew


Man, you wouldn't believe the most amazing things that can come from
There are some incredible things that can come about as a result of


Some terrible nights
Certain awful experiences


Oh, oh, whoa, oh, whoa, oh, oh
Various vocalizations conveying emotion


The other night you wouldn't believe the dream I just had about you and me
Recently, I had an unbelievable dream about you and me


I called you up but we'd both agree
I tried to reach you, but we would both come to the same conclusion


It's for the best you didn't listen
It's probably better that you didn't hear what I had to say


It's for the best we get our distance
It's better if we keep our distance from each other for now


Oh
Exclamation conveying emotion


It's for the best you didn't listen
It's probably better that you didn't hear what I had to say


It's for the best we get our distance
It's better if we keep our distance from each other for now


Oh.
Exclamation conveying emotion




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JEFF BHASKER, ANDREW DOST, JACK ANTONOFF, NATE RUESS

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