Night Riots is an American alternative rock band from San Luis Obispo, Cali… Read Full Bio ↴Night Riots is an American alternative rock band from San Luis Obispo, California, consisting of consists of Travis Hawley (lead vocals), Nick Fotinakes (guitar), Matt DePauw (guitar), Mikel van Kranenburg (bass), and Rico Rodriguez (drums). Formed in 2010 under the name PK, the band decided to change its name in 2013, in order to eliminate any trademark concerns with PK in the future.
In August 2020, the band announced via Instagram that they would be taking an extended hiatus.

Because The Night
Night Riots Lyrics

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Take me now baby here as I am
Pull me close try an understand
I work all day out in the hot sun
Stay with me now till the mornin' comes
Come on now try and understand
The way I feel when I'm in your hands
Take me now as the sun descends
They can't hurt you now

They can't hurt you now
They can't hurt you now

Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us

What I got I have earned
What I'm not I have learned
Desire and hunger is the fire I breathe
Just stay in my bed till the morning comes
Come on now try and understand
The way I feel when I'm in your hands
Take me now as the sun descends
They can't hurt you now
They can't hurt you now
They can't hurt you now

Because the night

Your love is here and now
The vicious circle turns and burns without
Though I cannot live forgive me now
The time has come to take this moment and
They can't hurt you now

Because the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Night Riots's Because The Night speak of two lovers coming together in the night, seeking refuge in each other's embrace. The singer urges their lover to understand how they feel when they are together and not to leave until the morning comes. He believes that the night belongs to lovers and that they are safe from harm under the cover of darkness. The lyrics suggest that the singer has worked hard all day and is seeking comfort and release with his lover in the night.

The song is a cover of Patti Smith's Because The Night, which she co-wrote with Bruce Springsteen in 1978. Smith's version was a hit, reaching the top 5 of the US Billboard Hot 100. Night Riots's version is an updated take on the classic song, with a contemporary production that incorporates electronic elements and a more upbeat tempo.

The song has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies, including The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, and American Idol. The song has also been used in promotional material for the hit video game, Need for Speed Payback.

Line by Line Meaning

Take me now baby here as I am
Accept me for who I am and take me as I am.

Pull me close try and understand
Hold me and try to understand my feelings.

I work all day out in the hot sun
I work hard all day in the blazing heat of the sun.

Stay with me now till the mornin' comes
Be with me until the morning arrives.

Come on now try and understand
Please try to comprehend my emotions.

The way I feel when I'm in your hands
The way I feel when I'm in your arms.

Take me now as the sun descends
Take me now as the sun sets in the horizon.

They can't hurt you now They can't hurt you now They can't hurt you now
You are safe with me and nothing can harm you now.

Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us Because the night belongs to lovers Because the night belongs to us
The night belongs to lovers like us, as we can enjoy each other's company and feel safe with each other.

What I got I have earned
I have worked hard to achieve what I have.

What I'm not I have learned
I have learned to accept my shortfalls and limitations.

Desire and hunger is the fire I breathe
Passion and ambition drive me and keep me going.

Just stay in my bed till the morning comes
Just stay with me in bed until the sunrise.

Your love is here and now
Your love is present and real, in this moment.

The vicious circle turns and burns without
The endless cycle of pain and suffering continues without any end.

Though I cannot live forgive me now
Even though I may not be able to live forever, please forgive me now.

The time has come to take this moment and
The moment has arrived to seize the day and live in the present.

They can't hurt you now Because the night
You are safe with me now as the night belongs to us.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patricia Lee Smith, Bruce Springsteen

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