UP ALL NIGHT
Painters And Dockers Lyrics
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She never leaves on the light
And some things that I say to her
They just don't seem to bite
It's all mixed up
It's all mixed up
It's all mixed up
I can't believe my eyes
I wait for her forever
But she never does arrive
It's all mixed up
It's all mixed up
It's all mixed up
She says to leave it to me
(leave it to me)
Everything'll be alright
(be alright)
She says to leave it to me
(leave it to me)
Everything'll be alright
She's always out makin' pictures
She's always out makin' scenes
She's always out the window
When it comes to makin' dreams
It's all mixed up
It's all mixed up
It's all mixed up
She says to leave it to me
(leave it to me)
Everything'll be alright
(be alright)
She says to leave it to me
(leave it to me)
Everything'll be alright
(be alright)
She says to leave it to me
(leave it to me)
Everything'll be alright
(be alright)
She says to leave it to me, yeah
(leave it to me)
Everything'll be alright
(be alright)
If you leave it to me
(leave it to me)
Everything'll be alright
(be alright)
Yeah, if you leave it to me
(leave it to me)
(be alright)
(be alright)
(be alright)
(be alright)
The lyrics of Painters And Dockers's 'Up All Night' describe a woman who constantly shadows and tricks the singer. The woman is a mystery that he cannot seem to solve, and her actions always leave him confused and unsure. The lines "She shadows me in the mirror" and "She never leaves on the light" suggest that she is always present, but not completely visible or known to him. The singer feels lost and mixed up in trying to understand her behavior.
Despite her elusiveness, the woman tells the singer to "leave it to me" and reassures him that "everything'll be alright." This creates a sense of trust, but also further confusion as it is unclear who she is or what her intentions are. The lines "She's always out makin' pictures" and "She's always out makin' scenes" suggest that she is creative, but perhaps in a way that makes the singer feel excluded or left out.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a complex relationship that is full of contradictions and uncertainties. The singer is left to wonder about the woman's true feelings and intentions, while being reassured by her that everything will be alright. It's a song that captures the dizzying feeling of being enamored with somebody who is hard to understand.
Line by Line Meaning
She shadows me in the mirror
She constantly follows me and my actions, even though she doesn't turn the light on
She never leaves on the light
She prefers to stay in the dark and remain only as a shadow in my life
And some things that I say to her They just don't seem to bite
The words I say to her seem to have no impact on her or our relationship
It's all mixed up
Our relationship is confusing and jumbled
She tricks me into thinkin' I can't believe my eyes
She manipulates me into doubting what I see and believe
I wait for her forever But she never does arrive
I constantly wait for her, but she never shows up or actively participates in our relationship
She says to leave it to me (leave it to me) Everything'll be alright (be alright)
She claims to have everything under control and can take care of anything herself
She's always out makin' pictures She's always out makin' scenes She's always out the window When it comes to makin' dreams
She spends her time creating and chasing unrealistic expectations or dreams, while I am left alone
If you leave it to me (leave it to me) (be alright) (be alright) (be alright) (be alright)
If I trust in her abilities and let her handle everything, then everything will turn out fine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ric Ocasek
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truerosie
Thank you for uploading this part of Melbourne's history. I was a young adult in Melbourne at the time, remember some of these events.
Denise Gore
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Dan Robinson
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Michael Spears
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