Night
The DIs Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Layin' soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't care who's right or wrong
I don't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
The DIs's song Night depicts a sense of loneliness and the need for companionship. The opening lyrics, "Take the ribbon from your hair, Shake it loose and let it fall," sets the scene for an intimate encounter between the singer and the subject. The mention of the "shadows on the wall" reinforces the idea of the secrecy and vulnerability of the situation.
The singer then urges the subject to "come and lay down by my side." The use of the word "all" in the line "All I'm takin' is your time" conveys that the singer does not require anything else from the subject, but simply their presence. This again highlights the underlying theme of companionship and the need to drive away the feeling of loneliness.
The following lines "I don't care who's right or wrong, I don't try to understand, Let the devil take tomorrow, Lord tonight I need a friend" suggest that the singer is ready to let go of any discord that exists between them and the subject, and is solely focused on their present need for companionship. The song ultimately evokes a feeling of a lack of control over one's life, and the sense of emptiness that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from your hair
Remove any adornments that make you feel constrained, both physically and mentally
Shake it loose and let it fall
Release anything weighing you down and allow yourself to be free
Layin' soft upon my skin
Attain a level of intimacy with another person that is comfortable and gentle
Like the shadows on the wall
Experience emotions that are dark and mysterious, yet full of depth and beauty
Come and lay down by my side
Be present in the moment with me and share this intimate experience
Till the early mornin' light
Stay invested in this connection until the light of day
All I'm takin' is your time
I am not taking anything material or permanent from you, just a moment of your time
Help me make it through the night
Be a source of comfort for me when I am feeling vulnerable and unsure
I don't care who's right or wrong
There is no need for blame or justification in this moment, let us just be present
I don't try to understand
Do not try to rationalize or analyze this moment, just let it be
Let the devil take tomorrow
Let go of any fears or anxieties about the future and focus on the present
Lord tonight I need a friend
In this moment of vulnerability, what I need most is a friend to support and comfort me
Yesterday is dead and gone
Leave behind what has already passed, both good and bad, and focus on the present moment
And tomorrow's out of sight
Do not worry about the future, as it has not yet come to pass and cannot be controlled
And it's sad to be alone
Reflect on the loneliness that can come from not sharing moments of vulnerability with another person
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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@ecamp8093
I enjoyed this show more than Harmonious (though I never saw that in person). However, Craig nailed it when he said the narration was telling me how to feel and I didn’t like that. I want to feel emotions organically. Illuminations was my all time favorite and it evoked emotion with a perfect mix of narration and original music. I miss it. I will give this show a chance in person and see how I feel. But the narration was forced and over the top for me.
@Huntbeck33
Craig hit it home at the end. I’m very thankful that Disney is putting time and money into nighttime entertainment. So much of theme parks these days have just been about building new immersive lands and rides and steering away from shows and entrainment!
@stephaniebfi4297
I really appreciate the positivity at the end and the show of gratitude. We need more of that on social media. Thanks to both of you.
@beckyw9000
Craig and Ryno looked so genuinely happy and smiling while sharing their comments. My impression is that Disney should rely more on “show” rather than “tell.” If the storytelling is good enough you don’t need a narrator to walk you through and explain everything. That narrator voice was off putting. Thank you for bring us a little Epcot today!
@leahbahr8300
As usual, Craig and Ryno get the best shots! 👏🏽 Luminous looks amazing and I can’t wait to see it in person in April!
@jmagicfink
The pyro was perfectly timed and inventive. The show returns to before we relied on water screens and LED walls to drive the show. This is just pyro, lights and water and I love it! Great work Disney!
@amyrients
Love it! Illuminations will always be #1. This a great new show.
@JohnAJohnson
Epcot is my College Program park so it always has a special place in my heart. I worked as a vacation planner hearing that epic original theme all day. I was happy yesterday that this round of Epcot changes seems so much more Epcot. It feels like the park is back on track to something special again. The fireworks were much more illuminations and I appreciate that. I personally loved the narration throughout, the song mashups were interesting, the original songs are beautiful and some people do need to be told how to feel so they understand it ;)
@jazzyjen5083
I’m also a former EPCOT DCP CM (I was future world merch) and I feel the same way! Illuminations will forever have a special place in my heart but I really enjoyed this show and felt this show was much closer to Illuminations than Harmonious was (I hated Harmonious so that will influence my review). I’m a big fan of how the new sidewalk art is matching spaceship earth. I use to walk across the sidewalk art every shift so the original ones will always have a special place in my heart but this was a great upgrade
@mickeysmyspiritanimal223
Yay! It’s Craig and Ryno! 🤴🏼🤴🏻 As always, superb videography! It’s was clear and crisp! 🫡🎉🥳🎇 The wind was indeed on your side!😉