Susan Marshall was born in Provo, Utah.

In her early twenties, she… Read Full Bio ↴Susan Marshall was born in Provo, Utah.

In her early twenties, she lived in New York City where she performed with the Off Broadway rep company Light Opera of Manhattan.

She co-founded and fronted early '90s rock band The Mother Station. Signed to Warner Bros. affiliate label EastWest, the band released one record, 1994's Brand New Bag, which featured "Put the Blame on Me."

In 2006, along with guitarist Teenie Hodges, Susan was selected as a touring member of Cat Power’s Memphis Rhythm Band. The tour included appearances on Austin City Limits, Late Nite with David Letterman and the BBC’s Later…with Jools Holland.

American Idol’s Katherine McPhee recorded Marshall’s ballad “Better Off Alone” on her 2007 debut CD.

Nightime
Susan Marshall Lyrics

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At nightime, I go out and see the people
Air goes cool, I'm hurryin' on my way
And dressin' so sweet, all the people to see
They're lookin' at me, all the people to see
When I set my eyes on you
You looked like a kitten
And when you're in the mood
Ah, you look so pretty

Caught a glance in your eyes
Fell thru the sky
Glance in your eyes and fell thru the sky
I'm walkin' down a freezin' street
Scarf goes out behind
You say get them away
Please don't say a word
Get me out of here, get me out of here
I hate it here, get me out of here
Nightime, I go out and see the people
Air goes cool, I'm hurryin' on my way
Caught a glance in your eyes

Fell thru the sky
Glance in your eyes and fell thru the sky

Overall Meaning

Susan Marshall's "Nightime" is a song about wandering out into the night and experiencing life. The song opens with the singer describing their nightly routine, going out into the cool air to see the people and dressing sweetly to be seen. As the singer walks, they catch a glimpse of someone who catches their eye - someone who looks like a kitten and is always pretty when in the mood. The singer falls for this person at first sight and continues to describe their excitement in falling for them.

However, the song takes a turn when the singer is suddenly interrupted by someone telling them to leave. The singer pleads to be taken away from the freezing street and expresses their hatred for the place they are in. Despite this, they still hold on to the memory of the person they saw and how they fell for them in an instant.

The song captures the feeling of being entranced by someone at first sight and how we can experience the highs and lows of life in a single night. It also touches on the feeling of anxiety and discomfort that can come from being in an unfamiliar place or experiencing a negative situation. Despite these moments, the memory of that one person can still make it all worth it.

Line by Line Meaning

At nightime, I go out and see the people
In the night, I leave my home to look at the people and things around me

Air goes cool, I'm hurryin' on my way
The air becomes chilly, so I quickly rush to reach where I'm going

And dressin' so sweet, all the people to see
I dress in attractive clothes to impress the people who are watching me

They're lookin' at me, all the people to see
The people are all watching me

When I set my eyes on you
When I looked at you

You looked like a kitten
You appeared cute, innocent, and vulnerable

And when you're in the mood
When you feel like it

Ah, you look so pretty
You look very beautiful in those moments

Caught a glance in your eyes
I briefly saw your eyes

Fell thru the sky
I felt overwhelmed and lost, as if falling through the sky

Glance in your eyes and fell thru the sky
I felt overwhelmed after catching a glance in your eyes