Wild Night
Polly Browne Lyrics
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And stand before the mirror
And you comb your hair
And grab your coat and hat
And you walk, wet streets
Tryin' to remember
All the wild breezes
In your mem'ry ever.
When you're walkin' out on the street
And the wind catches your feet
And sends you flyin', cryin'
Ooh-wee!
The wild night is calling.
And all the girls walk by
Dressed up for each other
And the boys do the boogie-woogie
On the corner of the street
And the people passin' by
Just stare in wild wonder
And the inside juke-box
Roars out just like thunder.
And everything looks so complete...
The wild night is calling
The wild night is calling
Come on out and dance
Come on out and make romance....
The lyrics to Polly Browne's song Wild Night describe the excitement and spontaneity of a night out on the town. As the singer of the song prepares to leave the house, they see themselves in the mirror, slicking back their hair and donning their coat and hat. They step out into the wet streets, trying to recall all the wild memories they have accumulated over time. The atmosphere is electric as they observe other people walking by, dressed up and ready to have a good time. The boys on the corner of the street are doing the boogie-woogie, while the jukebox inside is so loud it roars out like thunder. Everything looks so complete, and the wild night is calling. The singer is caught up in the momentum of the night, and they invite the audience to come out and make romance.
The song is a celebration of the liberating feeling of throwing caution to the wind and letting loose. The singer emphasizes the sensory experience of the wild night, from the wind catching their feet and sending them flying to the jukebox's thundering music. The lyrics suggest that the night is a space in which people can let their hair down, forget their troubles, and indulge in some carefree fun. The call to "come on out and dance" and "come on out and make romance" suggests that the singer is encouraging the audience to take a chance and embrace their desires.
Line by Line Meaning
As you brush your shoes
As you take care in your appearance by brushing your shoes,
And stand before the mirror
and admiring yourself before you leave.
And you comb your hair
As you tidy your hair
And grab your coat and hat
And take your coat and hat with you
And you walk, wet streets
You walk outside even though it is raining
Tryin' to remember
Trying to recall
All the wild breezes
The unforgettable moments of excitement
In your mem'ry ever.
that have been etched into your memory forever.
And ev'rything looks so complete
Everything seems to be perfect
When you're walkin' out on the street
when you step outside onto the road.
And the wind catches your feet
And the wind lifts you off your feet
And sends you flyin', cryin'
And you fly through the air, feeling euphoric
Ooh-wee!
Feeling intense excitement
The wild night is calling.
The night is full of excitement and it calls out to you.
And all the girls walk by
All the girls walk by,
Dressed up for each other
Dressed up looking their best for one another.
And the boys do the boogie-woogie
The boys dance in the street to the music blaring from the jukebox.
On the corner of the street
At the street corner.
And the people passin' by
People who walk down the street,
Just stare in wild wonder
Gazing in amazement without understanding what is happening.
And the inside juke-box
The jukebox in the bar
Roars out just like thunder.
Plays loudly, like the sound of thunder.
The wild night is calling
The wild and exciting night is still calling you.
The wild night is calling
It keeps on calling out to you
Come on out and dance
So come out and dance
Come on out and make romance....
...And make love under the magical night.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON
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