1. A melodic glam metal / AOR band from the United States
2. The Belgian actor and singer Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/Nelson+Morais
3. The soca musician aka. Lord Nelson http://www.last.fm/music/Lord+Nelson
4. An indie rock band from France
5. An R&B singer from the United States
6. Robert Frederick Nelson the trance producer from Northern Ireland
For the British singer/songwriter duo, see The Nelson Brothers.
1) Nelson is a melodic glam metal / AOR band founded by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (the twin sons of Ricky Nelson.) They had a No. 1 hit in the United States with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" during the week of September 29, 1990. They are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach number one record status in three successive generations (beginning with grandparents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson).
The band split with Geffen Records record label after 1995, but they have continued to produce and release albums independently under their label, Stone Canyon Records. However, they have yet to revisit the level of success they experienced during their 1990 debut. http://thenelsonbrothers.com
2) Nelson Moraïs http://www.last.fm/music/+noredirect/Nelson+Morais
3) Nelson (formerly known as Lord Nelson) has been a fixture on the Carribean music scene for decades. He was one of the key calypso artists, later mutating into soca, the more upbeat version of calypso.
4) The French “Nelson.” , based in Paris, released their EP “Bangkok Riot” and are working on their full length debut album. The band tours extensively across Europe.
5) Nelson (born in 1986) is an American R&B singer. He is currently signed to Bad Boy Records as of 2006. And is cited as "The Prince of Badboy".
His talent and performance are in the company of Alicia Keys and John Legend. His instruments of choice are lyric, melody, and acoustic guitar. This twenty-year old native of the Bronx, New York and one of P. Diddy’s newest signings continues the legacy of great performing artists. “He’s prolific…way beyond his years,” Mark Pitts, President of Urban Music, Zomba Music Group..
6) Northern Irish trance music producer Robert Frederick Nelson, better known as Agnelli & Nelson (with Christoper James Agnew/Agnelli), who are notable for helping to define the genre of trance music since 1997. Their hits 'El Niño' and 'Everyday' have become trance classics, and they've done countless remixes, from Armin van Buuren to U2.
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Nelson Lyrics
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You will find me hangin' 'round
Oh, the night life, ain't no good life
But it's my life
Many people just like me
Dreamin' of old used-to-be's
And the night life, ain't a good life
Listen to the blues they're playin'
Listen what the blues are sayin'
Mine is just another scene
From the world of broken dreams
And the night life, ain't a good life
But it's my life
Listen to the blues they're playin'
Listen to what the blues are sayin'
Mine is just another scene
From the world of broken dreams
And the night life, ain't a good life
But it's my life
The song “Night Life” by Willie Nelson is about the reality and struggles of people who live in the nightlife. The song is a reflection of the desperation and loneliness that people feel when their lives are consumed by bars and clubs. The lyrics depict the longing that these individuals have for the past, when life was simpler and better. They are merely existing in a world full of broken dreams and broken people.
Throughout the song, Nelson amplifies the role played by blues music, which is embedded within the lyrics. When he encourages listeners to “Listen to the blues they're playing, Listen to what the blues are saying”, he emphasizes the importance of music being the refuge many desperate souls seek in the nightlife. The overall tone of the song is somber, laying bare the consequences of choosing a life devoid of meaningful human connections.
The ending line of the chorus “But it's my life” re-establishes the individual's acceptance of their situation, albeit a desperate one. Despite the absence of hope, “Night Life” is an anthem for smokers, drinkers, and late-night carousers; a testament to the ups-and-downs of life seen through the eyes of its nocturnal dreamers.
Line by Line Meaning
When the evenin' sun goes down
As the sun sets, it marks the beginning of my time to roam around in search of my happiness.
You will find me hangin' 'round
I spend my life hanging around, in the night life, searching for something that could make me happy.
Oh, the night life, ain't no good life
People say that the night life is dangerous and not a good life, but I still choose it because it gives me a sense of belonging.
But it's my life
Despite what others may say about the night life, it is the life I have chosen for myself, and I cling to it with all my heart.
Many people just like me
There are many lost souls like me who are searching for something that could bring them happiness in life.
Dreamin' of old used-to-be's
We get lost reminiscing about how life used to be and how far we have strayed from our dreams and ambitions for ourselves.
Listen to the blues they're playin'
As I roam around in the night life, I find myself drawn to the music and the stories of the blues they play.
Listen what the blues are sayin'
The blues songs tell the stories of people like me who have lost their way and are struggling to find their path in life.
Mine is just another scene
My story is one of many in the world of broken dreams that we all share together.
From the world of broken dreams
The world we live in has shattered our dreams and ambitions, leaving us lost and searching for a way out.
And the night life, ain't a good life
Despite the allure of the night life, it's still not a good life, as it can lead us further away from our true selves.
But it's my life
Yet, I cling to the night life, because it's my choice, my path, and my way of trying to find the meaning of my existence.
Lyrics © GLAD MUSIC CO., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Paul Buskirk, Walt Breeland, Willie Nelson
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