Immersed in dirty synths, melodic harmonies, guitar driven riffs and penetrating hooks, The Blow Waves capture their raw stage performance and live reputation on their self-titled EP which features trade mark tracks Attack of the Puppet People, Night Rider, Beginning of Love and Restless Robots.
Night Rider
The Blow Waves Lyrics
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Whack the big dipper
You know I'm not a man of the day
It's not easy for you baby
To melt the tension away
I'll get down and I'll polish your boots
Yes I'll do anything you want
It all starts when the sun goes down
I'm a night rider
Night rider
Night rider
Ah ooh ah ooh ah ooh ah
Hand on pistol
Mind on bullseye
Running through the busy day
At ten past five
I'll be putting my business suit away
Fix a drink feed the bats
And let's go out and play
I'm running on a one track mind
And there's nothing gonna stand in my way
I'm a night rider
Night rider
Night rider
Ah ooh ah ooh ah ooh ah
Take it take it
Tell me that you need it
Take it take it
Tell me that you need it
Take it take it
Tell me that you need it
It all starts when the sun goes down
And the moon shines outta the vault
I'm a night rider
Night rider
Night rider
Ah ooh ah ooh ah ooh ah
The lyrics to The Blow Waves' "Night Rider" depict a story of a person who only comes alive at night. The first stanza showcases this characteristic with phrases such as "Tame that zipper" and "Whack the big dipper", which suggests a wild and outgoing personality. The line "You know I'm not a man of the day" further cements the singer's connection to the night. However, this person has trouble relaxing during the nighttime, as indicated by "It's not easy for you baby / To melt the tension away". The following line "I'll get down and I'll polish your boots" suggests a willingness to do whatever it takes to make the situation more comfortable.
The second stanza shifts the focus to a person who spends their day dealing with the stresses of a business job, "Hand on pistol / Mind on bullseye / Running through the busy day / At ten past five". However, as night falls, this person sheds their daytime identity and transforms into the "night rider". The lines "Fix a drink feed the bats / And let's go out and play" are particularly evocative and further illustrate the wild and unpredictable nature of the night rider. The chorus repeats the refrain "I'm a night rider", which firmly establishes the identity of the singer and serves as an emphatic statement of their connection to the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Tame that zipper
Control your desires and impulses
Whack the big dipper
Let loose and have fun, even if it's unconventional
You know I'm not a man of the day
I prefer to live my life at night, when things are wilder and freer
It's not easy for you baby
I understand that you may not be comfortable with my lifestyle
To melt the tension away
But I promise to help you relax and unwind
I'll get down and I'll polish your boots
I'll do anything to make you happy
Yes I'll do anything you want
I am devoted to you and your pleasure
It all starts when the sun goes down
My true self comes out at night
And the moon shines outta the vault
The night is full of possibilities
Hand on pistol
I'm ready for anything the night might throw my way
Mind on bullseye
Focused on my goals and desires
Running through the busy day
I'm just biding my time until I can let go and be myself at night
At ten past five
The work day is over, and it's time to start living
I'll be putting my business suit away
Shedding the inhibitions of the professional world
Fix a drink feed the bats
Making sure I'm properly prepared for whatever craziness the night may bring
And let's go out and play
Time to cut loose and have some unbridled fun
I'm running on a one track mind
All I can think about is the excitement and adventure of the night
And there's nothing gonna stand in my way
I am unstoppable when it comes to living my life to the fullest
Take it take it
Enjoy the moment without hesitation
Tell me that you need it
Open up and let me pamper you
I'm a night rider
This is who I am, and nothing can change that
Ah ooh ah ooh ah ooh ah
Vocalization of the thrill and excitement of the night
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David McBride
The Blow Waves are flat-out amazing! Love the song and the clip is the best :)
pbeecroft
I think this is a tremendous video clip.
donna wrong
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