According to the Taylor Dayne Songfacts Interview, Taylor grew up in Long Island, and her parents were very involved in independent theatre: the Manhattan Theatre Group, the Pap Theatre, La Mome. By 4 or 5 she was singing along with the radio. Her dad gave Taylor her first radio, she turned it on and there was Stevie Wonder playing. As Taylor grew older, she started going into a little bit more of a rock direction as the top 40 was going in a different path for a period of time - it was more of the supergroups, Jethro Tull, Yes etc. She had her first solo by first grade, and by her fourth grade she was singing Jacques Brel.
Dayne came to prominence in the late 1980s and remained at the top of the charts through the 1990s. She released her fifth album "Satisfied" in February 2008. "Beautiful" the first single hit number 1 in the American dance charts and #23 on the Adult Contemporary. The second single from "Satisfied" titled "My Heart Can't Change" reached #19 on the Adult Contemporary chart. In 2010, Dayne's single "Facing A Miracle" was released. In 2011, Dayne's single "Floor On Fire" became her 18th Top 10 hit when it peaked at #8 on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart. Dayne continues to record and tour.
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UP ALL NIGHT
Taylor Dayne Lyrics
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With thoughts I can't escape from
All the things you said
It's a one-way street this dead-end situation
Keeps running through my head
Now the thrill's gone
You're moving on
But you must be going
It's too bad
It's too (damn) sad
But not enough to make me want to cry
Somewhere there's a man who needs me
Not someone who runs and leaves me
Up all night
All those nasty games you're playin'
Make me sick and tired of stayin'
Up all night
Now I can't calm down
You got my senses reelin'
How could you say good-bye
It's 4 a.m.
I'm staring at the ceiling
Can't seem to close my eyes
But I'll be fine in time
I'll find another lover, boy
And you'll be sorry
I'll be alright
I'll sleep tight
Till the break of dawn
I can think of better things to do
Countin' stars
Instead of counting on you
There'll be someone in my life
To hold me close
When we're up all night
But I'll be fine in time
I'll find another lover, boy
And you'll be sorry
I'll be alright
I'll sleep tight
Till the break of dawn
The lyrics to Taylor Dayne's song Up All Night explore the emotions of a person who has been hurt in a relationship but is trying to move on. The song starts with the person lying awake at night, unable to stop thinking about everything the other person said to them. The situation they are in is a dead-end, and the other person is moving on. The singer is saddened by this fact, but not enough to make her cry. She knows that there is someone out there who will love her and not leave her up all night with thoughts she can't escape from.
The singer is tired of the games the other person is playing, and it's making her sick and tired of staying up all night. Even though they have said goodbye, the singer can't seem to close her eyes and is staring at the ceiling at 4 am. However, she knows that she will find another lover who will appreciate and cherish her. She thinks that this new love will make the other person regret leaving her. The song ends with the hope that the singer will find someone who will hold her close all night long.
Overall, the song is about heartbreak and the process of moving on. The singer is trying to come to terms with the loss of the relationship, but she has hope that she will find someone who truly loves her and appreciates her.
Line by Line Meaning
Up all night
Unable to sleep due to constantly thinking
With thoughts I can't escape from
Mentally stuck on the things said by the person she loved
All the things you said
Remembering the words of the person who is no longer there
It's a one-way street this dead-end situation
Being stuck in a hopeless situation with no way out
Keeps running through my head
Thoughts are racing through her mind
Now the thrill's gone
The feeling of excitement has faded
You're moving on
The person is leaving and moving on from their relationship
You say you really love me
The person claimed their love, but they are leaving anyway
But you must be going
Acknowledging that the person is definitely leaving
It's too bad
Disappointed and saddened by the situation
It's too (damn) sad
Even more disappointed and saddened than previously stated
But not enough to make me want to cry
Strong enough to feel sad, but not enough to cry
Somewhere there's a man who needs me
Believing that there is someone else out there who is seeking her love
Not someone who runs and leaves me
Wanting someone who will stay and be loyal
All those nasty games you're playin'
Referring to the hurtful actions of the person who left
Make me sick and tired of stayin'
Feeling ill and exhausted from the situation
Now I can't calm down
Feeling anxious and restless
You got my senses reelin'
Emotions are overwhelming and overpowering
How could you say good-bye
Questioning how the person could leave
It's 4 a.m.
It's late at night
I'm staring at the ceiling
Lying awake and unable to sleep
Can't seem to close my eyes
Unable to fall asleep
But I'll be fine in time
Believing that she will be okay eventually
I'll find another lover, boy
Confident that she will find someone else to love
And you'll be sorry
The person who left will regret their decision
I'll be alright
Assuring herself that she will be okay
I'll sleep tight
She'll sleep soundly
Till the break of dawn
Until it's morning
I can think of better things to do
Opportunities to do things that are more enjoyable
Countin' stars
Looking up at the sky and counting the stars
Instead of counting on you
Choosing not to rely on the person who left
There'll be someone in my life
Believing that she will find someone else to love
To hold me close
Someone who will be affectionate and supportive
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SHELLY PEIKEN, KENNAN KEATING, STEVE RIMLAND
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