However, in 1987, Pretty Poison signed to Virgin Records. With heavy MTV exposure, "Catch Me, I'm Falling" became a top ten U.S. Billboard Hot 100 hit, peaking at number eight. The song also went to number one on the dance chart, as well as being featured in the film "Hiding Out." The B-side contained a shorter Spanish vocal. A re-recorded version of "Nighttime" became their second Hot 100 hit, climbing to number thirty-six.
Pretty Poison had several more dance chart entries, the most recent being a new version of "Catch Me (I'm Falling)" which hit number forty-three in 1998.
Nightime
Pretty Poison Lyrics
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And hear excitement in the air.
Baby, when the night comes down,
You know where I can be found,
Dancing in a midnight fantasy.
Chorus:
In the Nightime
In the Nightime
Baby, that's the right time.
I feel a strange desire in the moonlight
Dreams of another dance in my eyes.
Baby, when the stars shine bright,
Dance with me all through the night.
Be my lover til the light of day.
Chorus:
In the Nightime,
Blame it on the Nightime.
In the Nightime yeah,
Baby, that's the right time.
Right time for me.
Nightime is the right time
Nightlife is for me.
Dancing til the break of day,
No place I'd rather be.
Nightime is the right time;
Nightlife is for me.
Dancing til the break of day,
No place I'd rather be.
In the Nightime, blame it on the Nightime.
In the Nightime, baby, that's the right time.
In the Nightime, blame it on the Nightime.
In the Nightime, yeah, baby, that's the right time.
Right time for me.
Nightime is the right time
Nightlife is for me
Nightime is the right time
Nightlife is for me
Nightime
Nightlife is for me.
"Nightime" by Pretty Poison is a lively and upbeat song about the magic of the nightlife. The lyrics invoke a sense of excitement and freedom, expressing a desire to dance and let loose until the break of dawn. The opening lines, "Come, feel the steady rhythm of the nightlife, / And hear excitement in the air," sets the tone for the rest of the song as an invitation to join in the festivities.
The chorus, "In the Nightime / Blame it on the Nightime / Baby, that's the right time," emphasizes the sense of abandon and carefree attitude that is characteristic of the nightlife. The lyrics suggest that people often use the nighttime as an excuse to indulge and lose themselves in the moment. The line, "I feel a strange desire in the moonlight / Dreams of another dance in my eyes," adds a layer of romanticism to the song, suggesting the idea of finding love or a romantic partner amidst the euphoria of the night.
Overall, "Nightime" can be interpreted as an ode to the youthful and carefree days of partying and dancing, where the night takes over and nothing else matters. It's a song about embracing the moment, letting go of inhibitions and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, feel the steady rhythm of the nightlife
Join me and experience the constant beat of the nightlife
And hear excitement in the air.
Let's listen and get thrilled by the excitement that surrounds us
Baby, when the night comes down,
My dear, when the night falls,
You know where I can be found,
You know where to look for me,
Dancing in a midnight fantasy.
I'll be dancing, lost in a dreamy fantasy, as the night gets deeper
Chorus:
The refrain follows
In the Nightime
During the nighttime
Blame it on the Nightime.
The cause is attributed to the nighttime
In the Nightime
During the nighttime
Baby, that's the right time.
It's the perfect moment, my love.
I feel a strange desire in the moonlight
The moonlight evokes in me a peculiar longing
Dreams of another dance in my eyes.
I have a vision of another dance to come
Baby, when the stars shine bright,
My dear, when the stars twinkle in the sky,
Dance with me all through the night.
Let's dance together until the morning arrives
Be my lover til the light of day.
Stay with me as my partner until the sun rises
Chorus:
The refrain repeats
Nightime is the right time
The nighttime is the opportune moment
Nightlife is for me.
I belong to the nightlife
Dancing til the break of day,
I'll be twirling around until dawn breaks
No place I'd rather be.
I wouldn't prefer anywhere else
Nightime is the right time;
The nighttime is undoubtedly the perfect time;
Nightlife is for me.
I adore the nightlife.
In the Nightime, blame it on the Nightime.
The cause of this inescapable fervor is the nighttime
In the Nightime, baby, that's the right time.
The night is the ideal moment, my darling.
In the Nightime, blame it on the Nightime.
The cause of this irresistible pull is the nighttime.
In the Nightime, yeah, baby, that's the right time.
Yes, darling, the night is the perfect moment.
Right time for me.
It's the right moment, specifically for me.
Nightime
Nighttime
Nightlife is for me.
I belong to the nightlife.
Contributed by Jackson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Greg Tuchin
I was the director of this video. I came over from Australia as an exchange student to Glassboro State College. I was lucky to be chosen as the director of this clip. We had a budget of $150 to shoot and edit, so we had to do a lot of borrowing amongst the crew. Jade had an idea about a dream sequence, so I thought about exploring that with a wizard of oz like dream. By starting and ending in b&w it was cheaper also. Because the video is about night time we had to borrow a film camera.
Greg Tuchin
@Some Dude Definitely shot in 83. It was re-released with some footage taken out from the original. I was holiaying in hawaii in 88 and saw it played at a bar.
Some Dude
This was shot in 83? I first heard it modeling in 88?
Greg Tuchin
@blue41285 One of my big regrets in life is that I did not get involved in the GSC student radio station. I was always partying. Was the call sign for that station WGLS?
blue41285
Was there at GSC for their concert at the student center. Loved playing this on my radio show on WGLS. Much love to THE BORO !
Atmosphere / Den James
@Greg Tuchin It's a wonderful video and it's so cool that the bar played it too! Onto the podcast; Sounds like your dad had a very intense career! Very interesting. I will definitely have a listen. I do enjoy true-crime programs. Thanks so much for the share.
tee ell
Pose retriggered this memory for me. We used to dance HARD to this at the under 21 clubs in Jersey growing up 😄😄😄😄
RHINOSAUR
Way back in '83, PP played the East Side Club. Back then they often did a cover of Tuxedo Moon's "No Tears (for the creatures of the night)". Well, I played the creature onstage that night, complete with blood capsules in my mouth as Jade sang the song while "abusing" me before the enthralled crowd – Jade faking beating me, and me feigning being harmed. At one point, I was on the ground at the foot of the stage, fake blood trickling from my mouth, and the crowd down front lurched forward (apparently believing it was real torture) intent on adding to my abuse. Jade quickly grabbed me and dragged me several feet toward the back of the stage. Good times!
Patrick3183
RHINOSAUR whoa
Skylar Steele
OMFG!!!! I have been searching for this song since 1983 but could never remember who the hell sang it and tonight I found a totally different video and just by chance here it is FINALLY. John Coffey, you are GOD!! WOO HOO!!