Daylight
Kelly Rowland feat. Travis McCoy & Travis McCoy Lyrics


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Yeah
You know what it is
It's your man Travis
Gym Class Heroes
Kelly Rowland
Oh so beautiful
Baby girl, stay up all night
Now tell 'em, show 'em how we do
Here we go! Oh!

It's five o'clock AM
And the party is still going strong
There's a conversation in the corner
Tell a friend, bring everyone
(C'mon, let's go)

Cause the FM music is groovin'
Folks getting down, getting down in their stocking feet
Sleepy eyes are peeping
(They're watching baby)
From the window across the street

And it looks like daylight's gonna get me up again
(Damn right and I'm lovin' every minute)
Most people like getting up when I'm just getting in
(I'll be back in three days like Paris's jail sentence)
And oh, it's the only only time
It's the only time when I can unwind

I swore to myself time but time and time again
That I would give up the night-life
(Yeah right)
Start laying in
But it ain't easy, no no
(No no no)
Saying no to my friends
(That's right)
Cause the real, cause the real set don't get started
Til everyone else is in

And it looks like daylight's gonna get me up again
(Damn right and I'm lovin' every minute)
Most people like getting up when I'm just getting in
(I'll be back in three days like Paris's jail sentence)
And oh, it's the only only time
It's the only time when I can unwind

Hello world, good morning sunshine
Great to see you again
Homie, I'm doin' fine
Chasin' day dreams, you know still pursuing mine
Sleep is so foreign, TV is so boring
New York is New York
Travie is still aight
The freaks come out at night like a vampire
Nocturnal lurking, nocturnals
The daylight creeps up

And it looks like daylight's gonna get me up again
(Damn right and I'm lovin' every minute)
Most people like getting up when I'm just getting in
(I'll be back in three days like Paris's jail sentence)
Daylight's gonna get me up again




(Damn right and I'm lovin' every minute)
Most people like getting up when I'm just getting in

Overall Meaning

The song "Daylight" by Kelly Rowland featuring Travis McCoy follows the story of someone who loves the nightlife and finds it hard to say no to partying with their friends. Despite the fact that they always promise they will give up the night-life, they find themselves enjoying it every time they are out. The song is a mixture of upbeat and slow beats, and the lyrics are expressive, telling the story with vivid details.


The song begins with Travis rapping an introduction, and Kelly's vocals are soft and soothing, as she sings about staying up all night: "Baby girl, stay up all night / Now tell 'em, show 'em how we do / Here we go! Oh!" The chorus talks about the aftermath of a long night of partying, with the realization that daylight is coming up again, and it's time to end the fun.


The lyrics convey a sense of freedom and joy, with the realization that the night is the only time when the singer can loosen up and unwind. The song speaks to a universal desire to have fun and enjoy life without the constraints of daily routines and responsibilities.


Overall, "Daylight" is a catchy and upbeat song that speaks to anyone who loves to party and knows how hard it can be to give it up.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Introducing the start of the song with an affirmative response.


You know what it is
Addressing the familiarity of the situation, acknowledging that the listener is aware of the current circumstances.


It's your man Travis
Introducing Travis McCoy as a key player in the song.


Gym Class Heroes
Acknowledging the association with the popular music group.


Kelly Rowland
Shoutout to Kelly Rowland as a featured artist in the song.


Oh so beautiful
Complimenting Kelly Rowland's beauty.


Baby girl, stay up all night
Encouraging Kelly Rowland to continue partying all night long.


Now tell 'em, show 'em how we do
Asking Kelly Rowland to display her partying skills to everyone.


Here we go! Oh!
Excitedly starting the song with enthusiasm.


It's five o'clock AM
Stating the time of day as early morning.


And the party is still going strong
Acknowledging the party is continuing with enthusiasm well into the morning hours.


There's a conversation in the corner
Noting that there is an ongoing conversation taking place in the corner of the room.


Tell a friend, bring everyone
Encouraging the sharing of the party experience with others and inviting more people to join.


(C'mon, let's go)
Urging everyone to continue partying and enjoying the moment.


Cause the FM music is groovin'
Acknowledging the good vibes and music playing on the radio.


Folks getting down, getting down in their stocking feet
Describing the partygoers dancing and having a good time in their socks.


Sleepy eyes are peeping
Observing the people looking through the window from outside.


(They're watching baby)
Hinting to Kelly Rowland and reassuring her that people outside are watching her dance moves.


From the window across the street
Indicating the curious onlookers are watching from a distance.


And it looks like daylight's gonna get me up again
Anticipating the sunrise as a natural alarm clock to signal the end of the party and the start of the day.


(Damn right and I'm lovin' every minute)
Expressing enjoyment and satisfaction with the current situation.


Most people like getting up when I'm just getting in
Noting that other people are starting the day when the artist is ending theirs.


(I'll be back in three days like Paris's jail sentence)
Joking about partying for an extended period of time, similar to a jail sentence.


And oh, it's the only only time
Acknowledging that late-night parties are the only chance to unwind and let loose.


When I can unwind
Reiterating the importance of this specific moment when the artist can relax and enjoy the party.


I swore to myself time but time and time again
Revealing the artist's inner struggle to control their partying habits.


That I would give up the night-life
Admitting to wanting to quit the late-night partying lifestyle.


(Yeah right)
Immediately contradicting the previous line to emphasize the artist's true desires.


Start laying in
Hinting that the artist should start getting regular sleep instead of partying all night.


But it ain't easy, no no
Admitting that it's hard to quit the party lifestyle.


(No no no)
Emphasizing the difficulty of the situation through repetition.


Saying no to my friends
Acknowledging peer pressure from friends to continue partying.


(That's right)
Affirming the decision to resist peer pressure and stick to one's own goals.


Cause the real, cause the real set don't get started
Explaining why the artist feels the need to continue partying, citing the belief that the true party doesn't start until everyone is present.


Til everyone else is in
Emphasizing the importance of everyone being present to start the true party experience.


Hello world, good morning sunshine
Greeting the start of a new day.


Great to see you again
Expressing happiness with the opportunity to start a new day with a fresh outlook.


Homie, I'm doin' fine
Asserting that the artist is doing well and feeling good.


Chasin' day dreams, you know still pursuing mine
Emphasizing the importance of chasing goals and aspirations instead of giving in to the party lifestyle.


Sleep is so foreign, TV is so boring
Acknowledging the artist's lack of interest in sleep and television.


New York is New York
Describing New York City as uniquely dynamic and exciting.


Travie is still aight
Expressing self-assurance and confidence in one's current state of being.


The freaks come out at night like a vampire
Commenting on the unique characters that come out at night, likening them to vampires.


Nocturnal lurking, nocturnals
Describing these unique night creatures as lurking and active during the night hours.


The daylight creeps up
Noting the inevitable arrival of daylight, signaling the end of the party and the start of a new day.


(Damn right and I'm lovin' every minute)
Reiterating enjoyment and satisfaction with the current situation, despite the impending end of the night.


Daylight's gonna get me up again
Anticipating the natural alarm clock of the sunrise to signal the end of the party and the start of the day.


(Damn right and I'm lovin' every minute)
Continuing to express enjoyment and satisfaction with the current situation, despite the eventual end of the night.


Most people like getting up when I'm just getting in
Noting that other people are starting their day when the artist is ending theirs, emphasizing the separate lifestyle choice.


(I'll be back in three days like Paris's jail sentence)
Joking again about partying for an extended period of time, comparing it to a jail sentence.




Writer(s): Bobby Womack, Harold Payne

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Comments from YouTube:

benjamin tang

how this song never got bigger is beyond me. it's the perfect summery breezy groove.

gbstarz

Love this track! her voice is breathtaking

M.A.G-Athlete Network LLC

I still love this song. It reminds me of my party days at University back in 2009.

Ciaran Selva

Hard to do, considering it came out in 2007 but i get what you mean.

• ChrisRose •

What I always loved about Travis McCoy is that he recognises and celebrates different types of beauty 💛 The fact that what he's doing now is making music and painting, here for it 👏🏾🧘🏾‍♀️

Stephen Wilson

It's just a so happy song every time I hear this song I just want to dance to it. Thanks Kelly brings back so happy memories

Joseph C

Soooo I've just stumbled across this song and forgot that it existed, which is crazy because there was a time when I had this on repeat. Such a beautiful and positive song!!!!

Kam

I just commented this very sentiment and stumbled on your comment afterwards

Janice Rudolph

I JUST LOVE THIS SONG. ENERGY!!!

RM 713

This is my song after years of working night shifts, my life is lived through the night and I love it.

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