Last Night Was The Night
Kenny & The Fiends Lyrics
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Like we swore we wouldn't do
Drank to much beer last night
A lot more than we wanted to
There were girls from Argentina and Arkansas
Maine, Alabama, and Panama
All mixed together and having a ball
One thing started leadin' to another
Out last night
Hittin' on everybody and their mother
There were two karaoke girls drunk on a dare
Singing, "I Got You Babe" by Sonny and Cher
Yeah, life was good everywhere
We went out last night
Well, you know I'm a music man
I grew up in East Tennessee
But last night I was everything
When I got a few drinks in me
I was a doctor, a lawyer, a senator's son
Brad Pitt's brother and a band on the run
Anything I thought would get the job done
Yeah, we went out last night
One thing started leadin' to another
Out last night
Hittin' on everybody and their mother
There were people doin' body shots up on the bar
Jimmy in a fist fight out by the car
Everybody was some kind of star
When we went out last night
Well, the fact that I'm still breathin'
Means that I must have survived
And that I'll live to go out with
My friends again tonight
Oh, we went out last night
One thing started leadin' to another
Out last night
Everybody started lovin' on each other
They were dancin' on the tables and howlin' at the moon
Pairing off together and pretty soon
There was not a soul in sight
When we went out last night
The lyrics of "Last Night Was The Night" by Kenny & The Fiends depict a wild and memorable night out with friends. The song starts by acknowledging that the group had made a promise not to go out, but they couldn't resist the temptation. They ended up drinking more beer than intended and encountered a diverse group of girls from different places like Argentina, Arkansas, Maine, Alabama, and Panama. Despite their different backgrounds, everyone was having a great time together.
The song emphasizes the progression of the night, with one thing leading to another. The group was flirting with everyone they came across, even the karaoke girls who were drunk and dared to sing Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe." This section of the lyrics highlights the carefree and playful atmosphere of the night, where life seemed perfect.
The third paragraph introduces the perspective of the singer, who considers himself a music lover. The alcohol brought out a different side of him, allowing him to embody various roles. He becomes a doctor, a lawyer, a senator's son, Brad Pitt's brother, and a member of a successful band on the run. These fantasies he aligns himself with show how the alcohol fueled his confidence and made him feel invincible.
As the night progresses, the lyrics convey the outrageous moments that occurred. People were doing body shots off the bar, and there was a fistfight involving someone named Jimmy by the car. Despite these chaotic situations, there was a sense that everyone was a star, living their best lives. The lyrics make it clear that this particular night was extraordinary, and there was an air of excitement and exhilaration throughout.
The final verse brings a reflection on the night's events. The fact that the singer is still alive means he must have survived whatever wild experiences took place last night. It also signifies that he will be able to go out with his friends again tonight, implying that this lifestyle is a regular occurrence for them. The song concludes by highlighting the complete abandonment of inhibitions, with people dancing on tables, howling at the moon, and pairing off together. The lyrics suggest that the night ended with the group feeling a sense of unity, as there was not a soul in sight at the end.
Line by Line Meaning
We went out last night
We went out and socialized the previous night
Like we swore we wouldn't do
Contrary to our promises, we went out anyway
Drank to much beer last night
We consumed an excessive amount of beer
A lot more than we wanted to
We ended up drinking more than our initial intention
There were girls from Argentina and Arkansas
We encountered girls from different places like Argentina and Arkansas
Maine, Alabama, and Panama
We also met girls from places like Maine, Alabama, and Panama
All mixed together and having a ball
All of us blended well and had a great time
Yeah, we went out last night
Yes, indeed, we decided to go out the previous night
One thing started leadin' to another
One event or action led to another in a sequence
Hittin' on everybody and their mother
We flirted with and showed interest in everyone, including their relatives
There were two karaoke girls drunk on a dare
We encountered two girls who, under the influence, took up a dare to perform karaoke
Singing, 'I Got You Babe' by Sonny and Cher
They sang the song 'I Got You Babe' originally performed by Sonny and Cher
Yeah, life was good everywhere
In every aspect, life felt positive and enjoyable
Well, you know I'm a music man
It is known that I have a strong affinity for music
I grew up in East Tennessee
My upbringing took place in the eastern part of Tennessee
But last night I was everything
However, on the previous night, I assumed various roles and identities
When I got a few drinks in me
Once I consumed a few alcoholic beverages
I was a doctor, a lawyer, a senator's son
I felt like I embodied the personas of a doctor, a lawyer, and a senator's child
Brad Pitt's brother and a band on the run
Additionally, I imagined myself as Brad Pitt's sibling and a member of a traveling band
Anything I thought would get the job done
I believed that any character or identity I adopted would achieve the desired outcome
There were people doin' body shots up on the bar
Some individuals were engaging in body shots at the bar counter
Jimmy in a fist fight out by the car
Jimmy was involved in a physical altercation near the car
Everybody was some kind of star
Each person present felt like they were a star or had a special quality
Well, the fact that I'm still breathin'
The mere fact that I am alive and breathing
Means that I must have survived
Indicates that I successfully made it through the experience
And that I'll live to go out with
Furthermore, it suggests that I will continue to socialize
My friends again tonight
I will meet up and spend time with my friends again tonight
One thing started leadin' to another
Similar to the previous night, a sequence of events began unfolding
Out last night
The events of the previous night
Everybody started lovin' on each other
Each person began displaying affection and love towards one another
They were dancin' on the tables and howlin' at the moon
People were dancing on the tables while expressing themselves enthusiastically
Pairing off together and pretty soon
Individuals started forming couples and connections rather quickly
There was not a soul in sight
No one else could be seen around
When we went out last night
During our outing on the previous night
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brett James, Kenneth Chesney
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