Goodnight Chicago
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Lyrics


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twenty years to see new york reflected on subway trains
twenty more I'll be fourty four head back to Tambay
I killed a man there in spite
when he died, I took his place
18 major colors to the kisses that you gave
cost exchange a caused a blame
and I stood out in the rain
you killed a man there
and I cried
but the rain missed the hurt behind your face
by the way you were alive
and it hurts
cause we survived it

good night love
and good love in life
and goodnight chicago
die with a smile
you'd have loved her
loved her
but you won't you know
no no no no no no no

don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't wait until I drown
to save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man to make you love me

and the water's warm
fillin' up my head I take
another one
lord knows it's hard to stay
sober
when everything your past and you have everything

so I'm hungover but I'm sorry that I'm late
18 major colors to the kisses that you gave
and one more I stood out in the rain
but goodbye love

and good luck in life
and goodnight chicago
die with a smile
you'd have loved her
loved her
but you won't you know
no no no no no no

don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't wait until I drown
to save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man to make you love me

twenty years to see new york reflected on subway trains
twenty more I'll be fourty four head back to Tambay
I killed a man there in spite
when he died, I took his place
but

don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't wait until I drown
to save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man to make you love me

don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't shut down on me now
don't shut down on me
don't wait until I drown
to make it right
goodnight chicago




goodnight chicago
goodnight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rainbow Kitten Surprise’s Goodnight Chicago are deeply introspective, exploring themes of regret, forgiveness and redemption. The song tells the story of two people who share a history of violence, guilt and a profound connection. The singer reflects on their past, including killing a man and taking his place, and the other character who also killed someone in the same location. Despite the violent history between them, they share a bond that is still strong even as they part ways. The song is also tinged with a sense of loss, as the singer knows that they won’t be able to love someone as deeply as the one they have lost.


The line “I killed a man to make you love me” is an especially poignant moment in the song. It speaks to the tangled web of emotions that can lead someone to commit a violent act in the name of love, and the conflicting emotions of both guilt and devotion that come with it. The chorus repeats the phrase “don’t shut down on me now” several times, emphasizing the singer’s desperate plea for forgiveness and understanding.


Goodnight Chicago is a song that invites listeners to contemplate their own history and their relationships with others. It’s an emotionally charged reflection on the complexities of love and what people are capable of doing in its name.


Line by Line Meaning

twenty years to see new york reflected on subway trains
I took a long time to really see and understand New York, and it was through my experiences on the subway trains that I was able to fully appreciate it.


twenty more I'll be fourty four head back to Tambay
In another 20 years, I'll be heading back to Tambay and will be 44 years old. Time passes by quickly and it's important to cherish every moment.


I killed a man there in spite
I committed a terrible act of violence out of sheer anger and resentment.


when he died, I took his place
After killing a man, I took on his identity and embraced the life he once had. I was consumed by guilt and trying to run away from my actions.


18 major colors to the kisses that you gave
There were many different emotions (18 major colors) that I felt when I was with my lover and each kiss held a significant meaning.


cost exchange a caused a blame
Our relationship was ruined by our constant bargaining and bargaining led to blaming each other for things that went wrong.


and I stood out in the rain
I was standing helplessly in the rain, watching our relationship fall apart, unable to do anything to save it.


you killed a man there
You were also guilty of killing someone and it was a heavy burden to bear for both of us.


and I cried
I was deeply affected by what you did and I couldn't help but cry about it.


but the rain missed the hurt behind your face
Even though it was raining and masking your tears, I could still feel the deep pain and regret on your face.


by the way you were alive
Despite everything that happened, you were still alive and struggling to cope with what we did, and it pains me to see you like that.


and it hurts
Everything that happened between us was painful and it still hurts to look back on it.


cause we survived it
Even though we went through such a difficult and tumultuous experience, we survived it and are still here today.


good night love
I'm saying goodbye to my lover for the night.


and good love in life
I wish my lover all the best things in life, especially love.


and goodnight chicago
I'm bidding farewell to Chicago for the night.


die with a smile
I hope Chicago, as a city, can go to sleep with a smile on its face.


you'd have loved her
I know that my lover would have loved Chicago if they had the chance to visit.


but you won't you know
Unfortunately, my lover will never have the opportunity to experience Chicago with me.


don't shut down on me now
I'm pleading with my lover not to give up on our relationship in this moment of crisis.


don't wait until I drown
Please don't wait until it's too late to save our relationship, I need your help now.


and the water's warm
I'm using water as a metaphor for my thoughts and emotions, which are currently warm and comforting.


fillin' up my head I take another one
My thoughts and emotions are becoming overwhelming, so I'm drinking to try and numb the pain.


lord knows it's hard to stay sober
It's difficult to stay away from drugs and alcohol when dealing with such intense emotions and experiences.


when everything your past and you have everything
It's hard to let go of the past and move forward when everything in your life reminds you of what you've been through.


but goodbye love
I'm saying goodbye to my lover for good this time.


to make it right
I hope to make things right someday, but for now I'm letting go of this relationship.


goodnight chicago
I'm saying goodbye to Chicago for the final time, as I'm leaving for good.




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@bekirgoktugozgur444

Twenty years to see new york reflected on subway trains
Twenty more I'll be fourty four head back to Tambay
I killed a man there in spite
When he died, I took his place
18 major colors to the kisses that you gave
Cost exchange a caused a blame
And I stood out in the rain
You killed a man there
And I cried
But the rain missed the hurt behind your face
By the way you were alive
And it hurts
Cause we survived it

Good night love
And good love in life
And goodnight chicago
Die with a smile
You'd have loved her
Loved her
But you won't you know
No no no no no no no

Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man to make you love me
And the water's warm
Fillin' up my head I take
Another one
Lord knows it's hard to stay
Sober
When everything your past and you have everything

So I'm hungover but I'm sorry that I'm late
18 major colors to the kisses that you gave
And one more I stood out in the rain
But goodbye love

And good luck in life
And goodnight chicago
Die with a smile
You'd have loved her
Loved her
But you won't you know
No no no no no no

Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man to make you love me

Twenty years to see new york reflected on subway trains
Twenty more I'll be fourty four head back to Tambay
I killed a man there in spite
When he died, I took his place
But

Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man, I killed a man, I

Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To make it right
Goodnight chicago
Goodnight chicago
Goodnight Chicago, goodnight



@lucidjupiter9712

Twenty years to see New York reflected on subway trains
'Bout twenty more I'll be forty-four, head back to Tampa Bay
I killed a man there, in spite, and when he died, I took his place
Eighteen made you callous to the kisses that you gave
A coarse exchange, a cause for blame, and I stood out in the rain
You killed a man there, and I cried, but the rain masked the hurt behind your face
By the way dear we're alive, and it hurts 'cause we survived it

Goodbye love, and good luck in life, and goodnight Chicago, die with a smile
You'd have loved her, loved her, but you won't, you don't know, no no no no no no
Don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown to save me from it
Goodnight Chicago, I killed a man to make you love me

If the water's warm, filling up my head, I take
Another one, Lord knows it's hard to stay
Sober! When heaven's in your past and you have hell to pay
Slower, I'm hung over, but I'm sorry that I'm late
Eighteen made you callous to the kisses that you gave
In one more I stood out in the rain

Goodbye love, and good luck in life, and goodnight Chicago, die with a smile
You'd have loved her, loved her, but you won't, you don't know, no no no no no no
Don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown to save me from it
Goodnight Chicago, I killed a man to make you love me

Twenty years to see New York reflected on subway trains
'Bout twenty more I'll be forty-four, head back to Tampa Bay
I killed a man there, in spite, and when he died, I took his place
But don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown to save me from it
Goodnight Chicago, I killed a man, I killed a man, I
Don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now, don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown to make it right
Goodnight Chicago, goodnight Chicago
Goodnight Chicago, goodnight



@goda_da23

Twenty years to see new york reflected on subway trains
Twenty more I'll be fourty four head back to Tambay
I killed a man there in spite
When he died, I took his place
18 major colors to the kisses that you gave
Cost exchange a caused a blame
And I stood out in the rain
You killed a man there
And I cried
But the rain missed the hurt behind your face
By the way you were alive
And it hurts
Cause we survived it
Good night love
And good love in life
And goodnight chicago
Die with a smile
You'd have loved her
Loved her
But you won't you know
No no no no no no no
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man to make you love me
And the water's warm
Fillin' up my head I take
Another one
Lord knows it's hard to stay
Sober
When everything your past and you have everything
So I'm hungover but I'm sorry that I'm late
18 major colors to the kisses that you gave
And one more I stood out in the rain
But goodbye love
And good luck in life
And goodnight chicago
Die with a smile
You'd have loved her
Loved her
But you won't you know
No no no no no no
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man to make you love me
Twenty years to see new york reflected on subway trains
Twenty more I'll be fourty four head back to Tambay
I killed a man there in spite
When he died, I took his place
But
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To save me from the goodnight chicago
I killed a man, I killed a man, I
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't shut down on me now
Don't shut down on me
Don't wait until I drown
To make it right
Goodnight chicago
Goodnight chicago
Goodnight Chicago, goodnight



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@carlweaver9111

This is the kinda song you want to hear for the first time, over and over again. I k ow this because I just heard it for the first time and I have goosebumps.

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Real talk brother

@bertuccis7017

This is the song I played for my buddies when it’s 3 am and where hanging out under a orange streetlight in the middle of summer :D

@unkn0wnmortaL

Absolutely Insane how powerful music is when it comes to feelings ,mood,energies and memories, especially memories in the making
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what a vibe 😌

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I've been under that light...!

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@MyTechnicolorDays

It took me quite a while to discover this song, but it was a hidden treasure. I can't not listen to it every day now

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i don’t know how to describe this band, it’s great, immediately became my favorite song.

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