Don't Stop Believin'
Northern Kings Lyrics

Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world
A girl from a small town feeling alone and isolated in the world.

She took the midnight train going anywhere
She got on a train at midnight with no particular destination in mind.

Just a city boy, born and raised in South Detroit
A boy from South Detroit who grew up in the city.

He took the midnight train going anywhere
He also got on a train at midnight going somewhere without a specific plan.

A singer in a smokey room
A person who is performing in a room filled with smoke from cigarettes or other sources.

A smell of wine and cheap perfume
The room has a distinct odor of wine and inexpensive perfume.

For a smile, they can share the night
People in the room are there to share the night and engage with others, even if it's just a smile.

It goes on and on and on and on
The night feels like it will never end and continuously moves forward.

Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard
People who don't know each other are waiting on the street along the boulevard.

Their shadows searching in the night
Their shadows from the street lights create an illusion of searching for something in the night.

Streetlight people, living just to find emotion
People living near the streetlights who are trying to find some kind of emotion or human connection.

Hiding, somewhere in the night
People may be hiding their true feelings or intentions during the night.

Working hard to get my fill
Someone is working diligently to get what they want and need in life.

Everybody wants a thrill
Everyone wants excitement and adventure in their life.

Paying anything to roll the dice
People may take risks or gamble with anything just for the thrill of it.

Just one more time
People may keep taking risks or playing games, even if they know they shouldn't, just one more time.

Some will win, some will lose
In life or gambling, some people will come out ahead, while others will not.

Some were born to sing the blues
Some people have seemingly been destined to experience hardship and pain.

Oh, the movie never ends
Life, like a movie, can feel like it never ends, with one event leading into the next.

It goes on and on and on and on
Life seems to have a never-ending cycle of events that occur over and over again.

Don't stop believin'
Keep hoping and believing in your dreams and aspirations.

Hold on to the feelin'
Hold onto the positive emotions and feelings you have towards life and your goals.

Streetlight people
The people who live around the streetlights and may be searching for a connection or emotion in their lives.