1. Is a band featuring Hot Water M… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands named The Draft:
1. Is a band featuring Hot Water Music members Jason Black, George Rebelo and Chris Wollard. The band also features guitarist Todd Rockhill of Black Cougar Shock Unit, Discount and a host of other Gainesville, Florida based acts.
The Draft formed soon after the departure of singer/guitarist Chuck Ragan from Hot Water Music. The three remaining members of the band wanted to continue making music together, but decided not to continue under the Hot Water Music name, choosing instead to start fresh.
In 2006, The Draft began touring. Their debut album, In A Million Pieces, was released on September 12, 2006.
2. Is a British Pop band which released the albums The Draft and Kill Youselfishness. There is not a lot of information on them.
Up All Night
The Draft Lyrics
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We'll get it right one of these times,
cause the ones they thought they put to bed
are up and dancing on their heads the whole night.
Hey, it's just another night,
and it's ok if we're up all night,
cause we'll lock all the doors,
till morning reddens our eyes.
We're gonna pay for this in time.
But you wanna live, you have to die.
Cause as soon as we lay down to rest
the ringing starts inside our heads.
You feel like death, but you know that you're alive.
You're alive, and it's ok if we're up all night,
cause we'll lock all the doors till morning reddens our eyes.
No will to crawl.
So shake it off.
That's how I hope to be.
And it's ok if we're up all night
cause we'll lock all the doors,
till morning reddens our eyes.
The Draft's song "Up All Night" is an anthem for the restless youth, who are willing to risk the consequences of living in the moment. The song begins with an invitation to the listener to join in and step inside, suggesting that there is something exciting happening within. The lead singer then promises that they will "get it right one of these times," hinting that the group has perhaps made some mistakes in the past, but they remain optimistic about the future nonetheless. The lyric "cause the ones they thought they put to bed are up and dancing on their heads the whole night" implies that the group is unapologetic about their actions, and are determined to live life on their own terms.
The chorus encourages the idea that being up all night, living in the moment and locking all the doors until morning breaks, is okay. The lyrics suggest that there will be consequences, but that they will be worth it in the end. Furthermore, the chorus goes on to encourage taking risks by stating, "But you wanna live, you have to die." This line is a powerful reminder to listeners that in order to truly live, one must be willing to take risks and live life on their own terms.
The song's final lines are a hopeful declaration that despite the risks, the group will be alright. The lyric "No will to crawl, so shake it off. That's how I hope to be" exemplifies the group's determination and unwillingness to give up, even when their actions may come with consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't be afraid to step inside.
Don't be hesitant to come in and join the group.
We'll get it right one of these times,
We'll eventually succeed at our goal, whatever it may be.
cause the ones they thought they put to bed
The problems they thought they had solved and put to rest,
are up and dancing on their heads the whole night.
have resurfaced and are causing chaos all night long.
Hey, it's just another night,
This is just another typical night.
and it's ok if we're up all night,
It's alright if we stay up all night.
cause we'll lock all the doors,
We will secure the doors,
till morning reddens our eyes.
Until morning when our eyes become bloodshot.
We're gonna pay for this in time.
We will face consequences for our actions eventually.
But you wanna live, you have to die.
In order to truly live, you must experience hardship.
Cause as soon as we lay down to rest
As soon as we try to rest,
the ringing starts inside our heads.
Our minds begin racing and thinking non-stop.
You feel like death, but you know that you're alive.
Despite feeling terrible, you are still alive and present.
You're alive, and it's ok if we're up all night,
You are alive and it's acceptable if we stay up all night.
cause we'll lock all the doors till morning reddens our eyes.
We will lock ourselves in and stay up until we physically cannot anymore.
No will to crawl.
We have no motivation to move forward.
So shake it off.
Try to rid yourself of that feeling and push through.
That's how I hope to be.
I aspire to have that kind of determination and resilience.
And it's ok if we're up all night
It's acceptable to stay up all night.
cause we'll lock all the doors,
Because we'll secure all of the doors.
till morning reddens our eyes.
Until our eyes become bloodshot in the morning.
Contributed by Skyler T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.