Spirits In The Night
Manfred Mann's Earth Band Lyrics

Crazy Janey and her mission man Were back in the alley tradin hands
Janey and her partner were exchanging something illicit in the back alley.

Long came Wild Billy with his friend G-Man all duded up for Saturday night
Wild Billy arrived with his friend, dressed to impress for a night out.

Well, Billy slammed on his coaster brakes And said, "anybody wanna go on up to Greasy Lake?" It's about a mile down on the dark side of Route 88 I got a bottle of Rose, so let's try it
Billy stopped suddenly and invited everyone to Greasy Lake, a secluded spot with some alcohol he had brought.

We'll pick up Hazy Davy and Killer Joe And I'll take you all out to where the Gypsy angels go They're built like light and they dance like spirits in the night (All night) in the night (all night) Oh you don't know what they can do to you Spirits in the night (all night) In the night (all night) Stand right up now and let them shoot through you
Billy suggested they pick up a couple more people and visit a place where the free-spirited 'Gypsy angels' go. He warned that they were irresistible and urged everyone to let loose and enjoy their company.

Well now, Wild Billy was a crazy cat And he shook some dust out of his coonskin cap He said, "trust some of this, it'll show you where it's at Or at least it'll really help you feel it"
Billy was unpredictable and unconventional, and convinced everyone to try a substance that would enhance their experience.

By the time we made it up to Greasy Lake I had my head out the window And Janey's fingers were in the cake I think I really dug her cause I was too loose to fake I said, "I'm hurt." She said, "Honey, let me heal it."
After arriving at Greasy Lake, the atmosphere was so carefree that the singer let his guard down and flirted with Janey, who playfully fed him cake. He felt a genuine connection with her and she comforted him when he pretended to be hurt.

And we danced all night to a soul fairy band And she kissed me just right like only a lonely angel can She felt so nice, just as soft as a spirit in the night (All night) in the night (all night) Janey don't know what she do to you Spirit in the night (all night) in the night (all night) Stand right up and let her shoot through me
They danced to the music of a soulful, ethereal band and shared a kiss that felt like it could only come from someone who understands loneliness. Janey's touch was gentle and mystical, like a spirit in the night. The singer was enraptured and urged others to let themselves feel the same magic.

Now the night was bright and the stars Threw light on Billy and Davy dancin in the moonlight They were down near the water in a stone mud fight Killer Joe gone passed out on the lawn
As the night wore on and the stars shone, Billy and Davy playfully fought in the mud, while Killer Joe passed out on the ground nearby.

Well now, Hazy Davy got really hurt, He ran into the lake in just his socks and a shirt Me and crazy Janey was makin love in the dirt Singin our birthday song
Davy injured himself and ran into the lake in his underwear, while Janey and the artist made love in the dirt and sang a song to celebrate their union.

Janey said it ws time to go so we closed our eyes And said goodbye to Gypsy Angel Row, Felt so right together we moved like spirits in the night (all night)
Janey decided it was time to leave and they said goodbye to their Gypsy angel friends, feeling a spiritual connection with each other as they moved in sync like otherworldly beings.