Skyline
The Night VI Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Vaudeville queen
She love to ragtime in the night
I know I'm gonna miss my baby Jean
'Cause she treats me, oh, so right
But the New York Skyline
It's calling me home tonight
She's been making my world so bright
Hindsight, foresight
Sometimes we've got no sight at all
New love, true love
Sometimes we've got no love at all
But the New York Skyline it's
Calling me home tonight
Female, feline, feminine,
She's been making my world so bright
New York Skyline, New York Skyline
I can see those city lights
And I can feel those neon signs
Bright lights, big city
Well it must be modern times
Yes, it must be modern times
Well it must be modern times
The Night VI's "Skyline" is a song about a man named Baby Jean who loves to perform as a vaudeville queen and ragtime in the night. Despite his love for Baby Jean, he knows that he must return home to the New York Skyline. The female, feline, feminine energy in his life has made his world so bright. The lyrics explore the themes of hindsight, foresight, new love, and true love. The New York Skyline represents modern times and a call to home.
The song portrays the tension between the past and the present. Baby Jean represents the past, and the New York Skyline represents the present. The singer is torn between the two worlds, as he struggles to find his place. The lyrics suggest that it is difficult to stay grounded in a world that is constantly changing. The female, feline, feminine energy represents the hope and positivity that can be found in the midst of uncertainty.
The song captures the energy and excitement of New York City nightlife. The city lights and neon signs create a sense of awe and wonder. The chorus is catchy and memorable, and the vocals are powerful and emotive. "Skyline" is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt torn between the past and the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby Jean
Referring to a woman named Jean who is the singer's significant other.
Vaudeville queen
Jean is compared to a type of female performer who sings, dances and acts in comedic shows popular in the early 20th century.
She love to ragtime in the night
Jean enjoys dancing to ragtime music, especially at night.
I know I'm gonna miss my baby Jean
The artist expresses his sadness of leaving Jean.
'Cause she treats me, oh, so right
The artist acknowledges that Jean treats him well.
But the New York Skyline
Referring to the view of the cityscape in New York.
It's calling me home tonight
The singer feels a strong attraction to return to New York.
Female, feline, feminine,
The artist uses alliteration to describe the qualities of the city that attracts him.
She's been making my world so bright
The artist implies that New York has brought joy and positivity into his life.
Hindsight, foresight
The artist refers to the ability to reflect on the past and anticipate the future.
Sometimes we've got no sight at all
Despite having the ability to reflect on the past and anticipate the future, sometimes we lack clarity in our vision.
New love, true love
The artist reflects on different types of love.
Sometimes we've got no love at all
Despite there being different types of love, sometimes we lack love in our lives.
But the New York Skyline it's
Referring to the view of the cityscape in New York.
Calling me home tonight
The singer feels a strong attraction to return to New York.
New York Skyline, New York Skyline
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the artist's feelings towards New York.
I can see those city lights
The artist reflects on the visual beauty of the cityscape in New York.
And I can feel those neon signs
The singer reflects on the sensory experiences connected to the cityscape in New York.
Bright lights, big city
A phrase frequently used to describe New York City.
Well it must be modern times
The artist implies that the attraction to New York is because it is associated with modernity and contemporariness.
Yes, it must be modern times
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the artist's thoughts on modernity.
Writer(s): crispin hunt
Contributed by Layla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eskaless
underrated