Let the Night Roll On
The Angels Lyrics


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Riding on a lucky wheel of seventeen
I think I'm gonna live to be 103
Feel like wild card -- what you say
A slice of the night's gonna come my way

Walking through the city
I'm a king of surprise
My midnight champagne's ready on ice
It's Saturday night, I got nerves of steel
I can roll all night on a roulette wheel

Let the night roll on
I'm looking for hell
Let the night roll on
I'm making a kill
It's Saturday night
I waited so long
Let the night roll on

Playing along with the rest of the world
Saxophone women...satisfied girls
I'm a wound-up string on a violin
The future's gonna take me where I've never been
I could be naked Sunday with nothing to wear
I wouldn't know it, I wouldn't care




It's Saturday night, I got nerves of steel
I can roll all night on a roulette wheel

Overall Meaning

In the song "Let the Night Roll On" by The Angels, the lyrics paint a picture of a carefree, wild night out filled with excitement and danger. The singer has a sense of confidence and optimism, feeling like they will live to be over 100 years old, giving them the liberty to indulge in the pleasure of the moment without any reservations. They walk through the city with an air of authority, feeling like a king of surprise, and ready to party hard.


In the second verse, the lyrics describe the singer's involvement with the rest of the world as they play along with the saxophone women and satisfy girls. The line "I'm a wound-up string on a violin" gives emotional depth to the character, implying that underneath the wild facade, there is something more delicate and fragile. The singer concludes with the declaration that they could be naked and would not care because of the power and excitement of the moment.


The song encapsulates the youthful exuberance that comes with enjoying life to the fullest in a carefree and devil-may-care attitude. It speaks to the essence of being young, restless, and the desire to experience life's adventures without any limitations or reservations.


Line by Line Meaning

Riding on a lucky wheel of seventeen
I feel fortunate and optimistic about my future, as if I have a lucky charm that will carry me through life.


I think I'm gonna live to be 103
I am so full of life and vitality that I believe I will live to an incredibly old age.


Feel like wild card -- what you say
I'm feeling spontaneous and fearless, like anything could happen and I'm ready for it.


A slice of the night's gonna come my way
I am open to new experiences, and I expect tonight to bring me something exciting and unexpected.


Walking through the city
I am out and about in the world, enjoying the energy and vibrancy of urban life.


I'm a king of surprise
I have a sense of power and control over the unpredictability of the night, able to navigate it with ease and skill.


My midnight champagne's ready on ice
I have prepared for tonight with care and attention, ensuring that I have everything I need to celebrate in style.


It's Saturday night, I got nerves of steel
I am confident and unafraid, ready to face any challenge or opportunity that comes my way.


I can roll all night on a roulette wheel
I am daring and adventurous, willing to take risks and embrace the thrill of the unknown.


Let the night roll on
I am letting go of control and allowing myself to be carried along by the excitement and energy of the night.


I'm looking for hell
I am seeking out the most intense and thrilling experiences possible, willing to push my limits and test my boundaries.


I'm making a kill
I am taking full advantage of the opportunities that come my way, seizing them with confidence and skill.


It's Saturday night
I am fully present and engaged in the moment, savoring the excitement and energy of the weekend.


I waited so long
I have been looking forward to this night for a long time, dreaming of the possibilities it holds.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: A. MILLER, D. NEESON, R. BREWSTER

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Lyrics:
Riding on a lucky wheel of seventeen
I think I'm gonna live to be 103
Feel like wild card -- what you say
A slice of the night's gonna come my way

Walking through the city
I'm a king of surprise
My midnight champagne's ready on ice
It's Saturday night, I got nerves of steel
I can roll all night on a roulette wheel

Let the night roll on
I'm looking for hell
Let the night roll on
I'm making a kill
It's Saturday night
I waited so long
Let the night roll on

Playing along with the rest of the world
Saxophone women...satisfied girls
I'm a wound-up string on a violin
The future's gonna take me where I've never been
I could be naked Sunday with nothing to wear
I wouldn't know it, I wouldn't care
It's Saturday night, I got nerves of steel
I can roll all night on a roulette wheel

Let the night roll on
I'm looking for hell
Let the night roll on
I'm making a kill
It's Saturday night
I waited so long
Let the night roll on



All comments from YouTube:

@JC19seventy6

What a lost classic. Barely played on the radio anymore, no idea why.
Easily one of their best songs

@ausgaze436

proper music dont make radio :(

@petelewisNZ

Dogs are talking bruva!!!!

@mariaquiet6211

When I was growing up, classic rock radio had a handful of familiar tunes they'd revisit incessantly. Almost like predictability was their game. A billion forgotten singles by AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Aerosmith, etc. Minor hits left to collect dust. They stuck to what people remembered the best. Yeah it sucked, but I guess it's what people tuned in for.

@OldAussieAds

I have a theory that radio stations pay a subscription to some package that gets them certain songs. That's why we hear the same old stuff in the classics rotation, while some huge hits from the past are never played again. Other examples off the top of my head are "God Gave Rock N Roll To You II" by Kiss or "Are You Ready" by AC/DC. Back in the early 90s, both songs charted for weeks and weeks. People would still remember them fondly if they were still on rotation. But no, neither is played at all anymore. But if you want to hear "Better" by the Screaming Jets or "Right on the Tip of My Tongue" by Diesel, just turn on the radio and wait a bit. What's the difference?

@JC19seventy6

@@OldAussieAds You are absolutely spot on my friend

@MikeSoutham

forgot how good a song/album this was..... Doc was such a great frontman... RIP

@clownicejoker9441

The riffs the solos the lyrics the drums. Everything is perfect on this song love it.

@Neilcampbell-gu7uz

RIP Doc!!Brent Eccles what a drummer!!!Such a great song.

@triggygt8756

Younger generation they don’t know good music when they hear it 2:10

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