The Night That Never Ends
The Cat Empire Lyrics


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One night when I was sleeping
a gypsy lady sneak into my head
and she said
‘I've got a bottle of schnapps
lets get to know each other drinking
a belly full of laughs
and some thoughts that beyond thinking
let's play a game of those cards my friend
because tonight I'm going to show you
how the night it never never never ends'

Morning is
one thousand dreams away
and our expedition
telling us to stay
so stay we will we've got that gypsy lady
perched upon our bow
and the empire ship be heading
where the wild ones they are now
oh how the gods look down
and frown at those who never stood said
‘my name is no-one'
then went a little mad

And from time to time
she sneaks back inside me and she say
‘lucky sing the secrets that I taught you always'
replied ‘as long as I am living
I never forget
that the sun is never shining and it never set'
so let's make some fire and smoke and then
we'll go exploring in the night
that never never never end

Morning is
one thousand dreams away
and our expedition
telling us to stay
so stay we will we've got that gypsy lady
perched upon our bow
and the empire ship be heading
where the wild ones they are now
oh how the gods look down
and frown at those who never stood said
‘my name is no-one'
then went a little mad

I've got a tingle in my back
and something sparking in my toes
I get the shivers through my body
when that trumpet blows
and while asleep I am awake
and while awake I am dreaming
before I start to think
I am scheming
to start a party tonight my friends




because tonight I'm going to show you
how the night it never never never ends

Overall Meaning

The Cat Empire’s song ‘The Night That Never Ends’ is a surreal and whimsical look at the enduring power of the night, the secrets it holds, and the emotional connection we can form with those around us during its hold. The song’s lyrics describe a night where a ‘gypsy lady’ appears to the singer in their dreams and invites them on a fanciful journey of schnapps, laughter, and card games. The night never seems to end, as if time itself is suspended, and the singer and their companions explore and party endlessly.


As the night wears on and morning approaches, the gypsy lady’s lessons linger with the singer, becoming a part of them forever. They speak of the secrets they’ve learned and the sparks of creativity and energy that still remain with them even after the night ends. In a way, the song is a celebration of the wildness and unpredictability of life and an encouragement to embrace the ebbs and flows of both our internal and external worlds.


Overall, ‘The Night That Never Ends’ is a vivid and imaginative ode to the enduring magic and power of the night, and a reminder that even in the darkest hours, we can find joy and connection with others.


Line by Line Meaning

One night when I was sleeping
On a night when I was sleeping


a gypsy lady sneak into my head
A gypsy lady entered my mind without my knowing


and she said
She spoke and said


‘I've got a bottle of schnapps
I have a bottle of schnapps


lets get to know each other drinking
We'll get to know each other by drinking


a belly full of laughs
We'll be filled with laughter


and some thoughts that beyond thinking
And we'll share thoughts that are beyond conscious thinking


let's play a game of those cards my friend
Let's play a game of cards, my friend


because tonight I'm going to show you
Because tonight, I will show you


how the night it never never never ends'
How the night never ends


Morning is
Morning is the time of day


one thousand dreams away
Morning feels like a distant future


and our expedition
And our journey


telling us to stay
Is telling us to remain where we are


so stay we will we've got that gypsy lady
So we'll stay because we have the gypsy lady


perched upon our bow
Sitting on the front of our ship


and the empire ship be heading
And our ship is heading


where the wild ones they are now
Towards where the wild ones are now


oh how the gods look down
Oh, how the gods watch us from above


and frown at those who never stood said
And they frown at those who never took a stance


‘my name is no-one'
Saying 'my name is no-one'


then went a little mad
And then they lost their mind a bit


And from time to time
Sometimes


she sneaks back inside me and she say
The gypsy lady returns to my mind and says


‘lucky sing the secrets that I taught you always'
Sing the secrets that I taught you, always


replied ‘as long as I am living
I replied, 'As long as I'm alive


I never forget
I will never forget


that the sun is never shining and it never set'
That the sun never shines and never sets


so let's make some fire and smoke and then
So let's start a fire and make some smoke


we'll go exploring in the night
We'll explore in the night


that never never never end
That never ends


I've got a tingle in my back
I have a sensation in my back


and something sparking in my toes
And something sparking in my feet


I get the shivers through my body
I feel shivers throughout my body


when that trumpet blows
When that trumpet plays


and while asleep I am awake
I am aware while I sleep


and while awake I am dreaming
And while I'm awake, I'm dreaming


before I start to think
Before I can even think


I am scheming
I'm already planning


to start a party tonight my friends
To start a party tonight with my friends


because tonight I'm going to show you
Because tonight, I'll show you


how the night it never never never ends
How the night never ends




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heybulldog21

probably my favorite song by The Cat Empire

Budew 2222

This is my favorite The Cat Empire song.

Felix Dean

Hello from homeland Melbourne. I know this is an old song but it was uploaded today so, can't wait for the next sweet sound. Also you guys have music that from years of singing, helped me get into a band. THANKS

cassius RO

Been a fan since the 7thh grade and the story to you guys how I found out was so hilarious appreciate you forever

Alquimia de Timbres

A cada abraço, a cada itinerário traçado.Em cada canto, abrigo.Versátil, controverso, o ser falante que volta a si mesmo constantemente.

geo charles

love this album!a senior citizen in the good old us of a!!

Cody

i love this song so much! 😸

Gegs Hinterecker

Hi from Austria! Great song, great band!

Alquimia de Timbres

Nos trinques, vc apareceu.E eu displicente aceitei.O seu truque me levou a andar mais devagar.

Joseph Belcher

Awesome! Joe from the Catskills loves this group!

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