Styx is best known for the hit songs "Lady", "Come Sail Away", "Babe", "Boat on the River", "The Best of Times", "Too Much Time on My Hands", "Renegade" and "Mr. Roboto". The band has had four consecutive albums certified multi-platinum by the RIAA.
Just Get Through This Night
Styx Lyrics
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"Help me kilroy....Tonight we'll make history"
"I hear you Jonathon...Meet me at the Paradise"
This could be the longest night in recorded history
And as for sleep, you might as well just cross it off the list of
possibilities
(Now) I'm as brave as the next man
And I could last a million years
If I just get through this night
I could be a novelist
Tell secrets never heard
Pour my soul into each and every sentence
But I just can't find the words
Still I know that you're out there
And you can relate to it all
And I could bear the cold and stormy winter
If I just get through this fall
Don't you know there's no place on this earth
Where you can run to escape the pain of a broken heart
It's useless to spend the time it takes you try
But can't you see that I'm here
And I'm looking just the same
And I don't know why...
I could be a movie star
The king of Hollywood
Make them cry, dramatically pretending
To keep romance alive
And I would humbly thank my director
And everyone involved from the start
I could blow them all away
If I'd only find the the part
If I just get through this night
If I just get through this night
The lyrics to Styx's song Just Get Through This Night are about persevering through difficult times. The song opens with whispered lines, "Help me kilroy....Tonight we'll make history," and "I hear you Jonathon...Meet me at the Paradise," which set the scene for what feels like a pivotal moment in history. The lyrics describe the night as potentially the longest in recorded history with sleep being impossible. The singer admits to being brave but also acknowledges the difficulty in enduring a seemingly endless night. The singer goes on to assert that even though they could use words to express their emotions, it's unnecessary. The listener knows they are out there, and they can relate. The singer adds that they can withstand the long, cold, and stormy winter if they can just get through the fall.
Throughout the song, the listener gets the sense that while the difficult time may be unique to the singer, it's also something everyone has experienced in some way. The broken heart, the desire to find their place, and the temptation to give up are all universal experiences. The lyrics are about overcoming these situations and persevering. The final song lines, "I could be a movie star, the king of Hollywood. Make them cry, dramatically pretending to keep romance alive. And I would humbly thank my director and everyone involved from the start. I could blow them all away, if I'd only find the part. If I just get through this night," suggest that if they can get through the difficult night, they can accomplish greatness and fulfill their potential.
Overall, Just Get Through This Night is a message of hope and perseverance through difficult times. While the challenges we face may seem insurmountable, we must believe that we can make it through to the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me kilroy....Tonight we'll make history
Asking for help to create a historical moment
I hear you Jonathon...Meet me at the Paradise
Acknowledging a call to action and setting a meeting point
This could be the longest night in recorded history
Anticipating a night that seems interminable
And as for sleep, you might as well just cross it off the list of possibilities
Accepting that sleep won't come easily or at all
Now I'm as brave as the next man
Claiming bravery and courage
I won't turn and run from a fight
Promising not to back down from a challenge
And I could last a million years
Claiming strength and endurance
If I just get through this night
Hoping to persevere through the challenging night
I could be a novelist
Daydreaming about what could be
Tell secrets never heard
Imagining telling unique and unknown stories
Pour my soul into each and every sentence
Expressing deep emotions through writing
But I just can't find the words
Struggling to articulate those emotions
Still I know that you're out there
Feeling a connection with someone who understands
And you can relate to it all
Believing that the other person can empathize
And I could bear the cold and stormy winter
Enduring adversity, no matter the form
If I just get through this fall
Focusing on getting through the present moment
Don't you know there's no place on this earth
Realizing that there is no escape from heartache
Where you can run to escape the pain of a broken heart
Accepting the reality of heartbreak
It's useless to spend the time it takes you try
Advising against futile attempts to escape heartache
But can't you see that I'm here
Pointing out one's presence and willingness to help
And I'm looking just the same
Assuring that one is still there, unchanged
And I don't know why...
Expressing confusion and uncertainty
I could be a movie star
Daydreaming about fame and fortune
The king of Hollywood
Fantasizing about being a top star
Make them cry, dramatically pretending
Imagining the ability to evoke strong emotions in others
To keep romance alive
Portraying romantic love in films to captivate audiences
And I would humbly thank my director
Acknowledging the importance of teamwork in one's success
And everyone involved from the start
Recognizing the effort and contributions of all involved
I could blow them all away
Believing that one has the talent to succeed
If I'd only find the the part
Hoping for the chance to showcase one's talent
If I just get through this night
Focusing on getting through the challenging present
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.