Night
Lovett Lyrics


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The sandman is calling
Your adlibs are falling
Like stars shooting out the sky
The dewdrops they glisten
As we lie here and listen
To sound of the night's lullaby

Sleep tight little darling
You'll rise in the morning
And heaven will keep you from harm
As you lie in your sweet mother's arms
As you lie in your sweet mother's arms

The twilight brings trouble
The moon ever struggles
To shine like his brother the sun
The wind reassures him
With thunder and lightning
Darkness declares day is done

Good night little darling
We'll rise in the morning
And heaven will keep us from harm
As we lie in your sweet mother's arms
As we lie in your sweet mother's arms

Sleep tight little darling
We'll rise in the morning
And heaven will keep us from harm
As we lie in your sweet mother's arms
As we lie in your sweet mother's arms




As we lie in your sweet mother's arms
As we lie in your sweet mother's arms

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lyle Lovett's song Night paint a beautiful picture of the wonders of nature and a mother's love. The song begins with the sandman calling and the adlibs falling like stars shooting out of the sky, indicating that it's time to rest. The dewdrops glistening in the moonlight sound like a beautiful melody, creating the night's lullaby.


As the song progresses, the lyrics describe how the moon struggles to shine as brightly as his brother the sun, and the wind reassures him with thunder and lightning. Darkness declares day is done, and it's time to rest. Good night little darling, we'll all rise in the morning, and heaven will keep us from harm. The lyrics' message is how nature works to protect us, and heaven's grace keeps us safe as we lie in our mother's arms.


Line by Line Meaning

The sandman is calling
Sleep is calling and it's time to rest.


Your adlibs are falling
Your mind is slowing down and you are losing your ability to think and speak coherently.


Like stars shooting out the sky
Your thoughts and words are fading away like shooting stars disappearing into the night sky.


The dewdrops they glisten
The moisture on the grass is sparkling in the moonlight and creating a beautiful sight.


As we lie here and listen
We are enjoying the peacefulness of the night and taking in the sounds around us.


To sound of the night's lullaby
The night is providing a soothing and calming melody to help us fall asleep.


Sleep tight little darling
Rest well, my dear.


You'll rise in the morning
You will wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead.


And heaven will keep you from harm
You will be protected and safe under the watchful eye of a higher power.


As you lie in your sweet mother's arms
You are being held and comforted by a loving caregiver.


The twilight brings trouble
Twilight can be a difficult time due to the changing light and the approaching darkness.


The moon ever struggles
The moon is always competing with the sun for dominance in the sky.


To shine like his brother the sun
The moon wants to shine just as brightly as the sun, but cannot due to its nature.


The wind reassures him
The wind provides support and encouragement to the moon by helping to move the clouds and highlight its natural beauty.


With thunder and lightning
Thunder and lightning can be intense, but they are also exciting and awe-inspiring to experience.


Darkness declares day is done
As darkness falls, the day is over and it's time to rest and prepare for the new day ahead.


Good night little darling
Have a restful and peaceful night, my dear.


We'll rise in the morning
We will wake up to a new day and a fresh start.


As we lie in your sweet mother's arms
We are being held and comforted by a loving caregiver, providing a sense of safety and security.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LYLE PEARCE LOVETT

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