Night Crawler
Starz Lyrics


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Out on the street tonight
All the children are sleeping
I hope they all sleep tight
'Cause I'm ready for creepin'
Back in the alley that I call home
We don't wake up til' the wild dogs roam

(Ooh oh ooh) Can't you see
(Hey yea-a-h) They never will get me
(Ooh oh ooh) I'm on the prowl about
I'm the night crawler

I don't know what you bought
I leave it for the common thieves
I like to sweat when I'm almost caught
And the ecstasy when I'm not released
That's why I search for it all night long
You can only have it once and it's always gone

(Ooh oh ooh) Can't you see
(Hey yea-a-h) They never will get me
(Ooh oh ooh) I'm on the prowl about
I'm the night crawler

If you didn't lock the door
And now your the dream I'm holding
This is what I live for
To watch the young girls cross the border
It's almost dawn and my eyes are red
So are the sheets that are on your bed

Can't you see
They never will catch me
(Ooh oh ooh) I'm on the prowl about
(Hey yea-a-h) I'm gonna knock you out

(Night crawler) Can't you see
(Night crawler) They never will get me
(Night crawler) I'm gonna prowl about
(Night crawler) Until I knock you out
'Cause I'm a...
'Cause I'm a...
'Cause I'm a...
Night crawler





Ha ha ha ha

Overall Meaning

The song "Night Crawler" by Starz is a haunting exploration of a deviant character who prowls through the city streets at night. The singer of the song is a criminal who takes pleasure in the thrill of the chase and the danger of his criminal activities. The lyrics describe his experiences as he roams through dark alleys and preys on unsuspecting victims. He enjoys the feeling of almost getting caught and the release of tension when he escapes the law. The song is a chilling tribute to the dark fantasies of those who find excitement in living a life of crime.


The lyrics of "Night Crawler" create a sense of dread and foreboding that is reinforced by the haunting instrumental melody. The song is a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk in the shadows of our society, and it warns listeners to be cautious of those who would prey on us when we are most vulnerable. The track is a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling that grips the listener right from the opening notes to the final haunting laughter.


Overall, "Night Crawler" is a deeply unsettling song that explores the dark psyche of a dangerous criminal. The lyrics are delivered with great conviction and are reinforced by the haunting instrumental melody, making it a standout track that is sure to leave a lasting impression on anyone who hears it.


Line by Line Meaning

Out on the street tonight
The singer is outside at night


All the children are sleeping
The children in the area are all asleep


I hope they all sleep tight
The singer hopes the children have peaceful dreams


'Cause I'm ready for creepin'
The singer is ready to go creep around


Back in the alley that I call home
The singer considers the alley their home


We don't wake up til' the wild dogs roam
The singer and their community sleep until the early hours of the morning


(Ooh oh ooh) Can't you see
The singer is emphasizing a point


(Hey yea-a-h) They never will get me
The singer believes they won't be caught


(Ooh oh ooh) I'm on the prowl about
The singer is actively searching for something


I'm the night crawler
The singer is someone who prowls at night


I don't know what you bought
The singer is unsure what the other person has acquired


I leave it for the common thieves
The singer is leaving something for thieves to steal


I like to sweat when I'm almost caught
The singer enjoys the thrill of narrowly avoiding capture


And the ecstasy when I'm not released
The singer feels extreme bliss when they can finally let go


That's why I search for it all night long
The singer spends their nights looking for this feeling


You can only have it once and it's always gone
Once they achieve this feeling, it doesn't last


If you didn't lock the door
The other person was careless and did not lock their door


And now your the dream I'm holding
The person inside is now the focus of the singer's attention


This is what I live for
The singer lives for these moments of excitement and danger


To watch the young girls cross the border
The singer enjoys watching young women move into different areas


It's almost dawn and my eyes are red
The night is almost over and the singer is tired


So are the sheets that are on your bed
The singer has likely just had sex and the sheets are stained with blood or sweat


(Night crawler) Can't you see
The singer is emphasizing their identity


(Night crawler) They never will get me
The singer believes they can't be caught


(Night crawler) I'm gonna prowl about
The singer will continue to search their surroundings


(Night crawler) Until I knock you out
The singer is determined to achieve their goal


'Cause I'm a...
The singer is building suspense


'Cause I'm a...
The suspense continues to build


'Cause I'm a...
The final line is building up to something


Night crawler
The singer repeats their identity once more


Ha ha ha ha
The singer ends the song with a laugh, perhaps a bit deranged




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@smokinjz

Night Crawler
by Starz

Out on the street tonight
All the children are sleeping
I hope they all sleep tight
'Cause I'm ready for creepin'
Back in the alley that I call home
We don't wake up til' the wild dogs roam

(Ooh oh ooh) Can't you see
(Hey yea-a-h) They never will get me
(Ooh oh ooh) I'm on the prowl about
I'm the night crawler

I don't know what you bought
I leave it for the common thieves
I like to sweat when I'm almost caught
And the ecstasy when I'm not released
That's why I search for it all night long
You can only have it once and it's always gone

(Ooh oh ooh) Can't you see
(Hey yea-a-h) They never will get me
(Ooh oh ooh) I'm on the prowl about
I'm the night crawler

If you didn't lock the door
And now your the dream I'm holding
This is what I live for
To watch the young girls cross the border
It's almost dawn and my eyes are red
So are the sheets that are on your bed

Can't you see
They never will catch me
(Ooh oh ooh) I'm on the prowl about
(Hey yea-a-h) I'm gonna knock you out

(Night crawler) Can't you see
(Night crawler) They never will get me
(Night crawler) I'm gonna prowl about
(Night crawler) Until I knock you out
'Cause I'm a...
'Cause I'm a...
'Cause I'm a...
Night crawler



All comments from YouTube:

@pjones8404

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this band! Their debut is a masterpiece of hard rock !!!

@davidbrzostowski370

This song is too great, under rated band of all time, I think.

@alabastersmidge4692

I completely agree with you.

@jonsantos9816

For all those who bought albums because you liked the cover it came in I say bravo ! I have been doing that for 50 years and it never ceases to amaze me at what lies between the grooves, as in life sometimes you have to roll the dice and take a chance , and more often than not you'll be pleasantly surprised ...Rock On !

@bushdoktorblakka1376

Roll with the tide

@joweerocks

Band had everything for stardom... classic album. smiths vocals are strong.

@joeallegra556

Great band! Great song! This band never got their just recognition.

@frankstanovic4401

What an underrated band. Richie Ranno !

@goopah

Listen to this song, and try to think of the bass drum as the killer's heartbeat, especially toward the end. It's a very exciting song as it is, but that really puts it over the top.
Great music, a great arrangement that builds tension, and just keeps on building, and fantastic lyrics that hold your interest.
And those vocals by Michael Lee Smith just nail it. The vocals are menacing, as is the music and that killer guitar solo, I'm guessing by Richie Ranno. Wow!
Possibly the best hard rock song ever written, and performed flawlessly.
Starz had this songwriting thing down. All their stuff was fantastically well-done. They could have kept on going if only the world had given them a chance.

@johnkinsman6278

A great example of a band that should have been bigger, Michael Lee Smith on lead vocals, probably my favorite song by them or cherry baby😀

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