Night After Night
Rare Americans Lyrics


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My memory, my lungs
They keep me up for months
I take time now, I need rest
I'm not 16 lackin' cheques
Time is just another night, I take it as it comes
The words just don't mean all that much
This is just another show, I call it as I see
Average tricks don't work on me

Night after night
Miscounting sheep and losing sight
Night after night
Up for hours, goes the fight
Hey, hey, hey!
Hey, hey, hey!

I've got not one complaint
In my head quiet debate
If I had it over again
Advice that I would lend
So-so is state of mind, I take a hard look
Can't find the answers in the books
Hum drum is on attack and it got your mom and dad
And now it wants you just as bad

Time after time
I can see, mirror doesn't lie
Time after time
I can't find the reason why
Hey, hey, hey!

(Is it) too late for me?
(Vivid) own referee
(Pivot) longevity
(Is it) too late for me?




Too late for me?
Too late for me?

Overall Meaning

The song "Night After Night" by Rare Americans is a reflection on the challenges of everyday life and the pressures of being successful in today's society. The lyrics explore the idea of how memories and past experiences can weigh heavily on a person's mind, keeping them up at night, and ultimately affecting their ability to move forward. Frontman James Priestner sings about the struggles of being a young adult trying to make it in the world without succumbing to the typical expectations, financial pressure, and societal pressures.


The song has a clear message of taking life as it comes and not getting bogged down with trivial issues. James Priestner encourages listeners to focus on the things that truly matter and to let go of the things that don't. He highlights the importance of finding one's own path in life, even if it means going against the norm. The song is a call to action for anyone who feels stuck or trapped in their current situation, urging them to take a step back and evaluate their priorities.


Line by Line Meaning

My memory, my lungs
I stay awake for months because of my memories and constant anxiety


They keep me up for months
My memories and anxiety keep me awake for months


I take time now, I need rest
I need to rest now because I have been through a lot


I'm not 16 lackin' cheques
I am not young and naive anymore; I have to work hard for my money


Time is just another night, I take it as it comes
I take life as it comes and don't worry too much about the future


The words just don't mean all that much
Words often don't have much value in my life


This is just another show, I call it as I see
My life is just like a show, and I face it as it comes


Average tricks don't work on me
The usual ways of living or dealing with things don't work on me


Night after night
I go through the same routines every night


Miscounting sheep and losing sight
I try to fall asleep but end up losing focus


Up for hours, goes the fight
I stay awake for hours and keep struggling


Hey, hey, hey!
An expression of emotion


I've got not one complaint
I don't have any complaints in life


In my head quiet debate
I constantly debate with myself in my head


If I had it over again
If I could go back in time


Advice that I would lend
Advice that I would give to myself or others


So-so is state of mind, I take a hard look
Being average is a mindset, and I try hard to get out of that mindset


Can't find the answers in the books
I can't find answers to all my problems in books


Hum drum is on attack and it got your mom and dad
A dull and uninteresting life is attacking everyone


And now it wants you just as bad
My life is becoming dull and uninteresting too


Time after time
I keep going through the same routines


I can see, mirror doesn't lie
I can see my true self in the mirror


I can't find the reason why
I can't find the reason behind certain problems in my life


Is it too late for me?
Am I too old to change my ways?


Vivid own referee
I am the only one who can decide how to live my life


Pivot longevity
I want to change my life to increase my lifespan


Too late for me?
Am I past the point of no return?


Too late for me?
Am I too late to change my ways?




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