Bright Lights Bigger City
The Pitchforks Lyrics


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′Ve been living for the weekend but no not anymore
'Cause here comes that familiar feeling that Friday′s famous for
Yeah, I'm looking for some action and it's out there somewhere
You can feel the electricity all in the evening air

And it may be just more of the same
But sometimes you wanna go where everyone knows your name
So I guess I′ll have to wait and see
But I′m just gonna let something brand new happen to me

And it's alright, it′s alright, it's alright, it′s alright, it's alright
It′s alright
Bright lights and the big city belongs to us tonight
Tonight, tonight

Now Friday's cool but there's something about Saturday night
You can′t say what you won′t do 'cause you know that you just might
I′m alive this evening, it was love at first sight
This Saturday and every Saturday for the rest of my life

And everyone standing in line
Yeah, looking good and looking for a real good time
So I'll never have to wonder if
I′ll have someone to share all of this with

And it's alright, it′s alright, it's alright, it's alright, it′s alright
It′s alright
Bright lights and the big city, it belongs to us tonight
Tonight, tonight, alright

Guess I need it, everybody does
Cocktails and conversation, music and making love

And it's alright, it′s alright, it's alright, it′s alright, it's alright
It′s alright
Bright lights and the big city, it belongs to us tonight
Tonight





Bright lights, bright lights, bright lights and the big city, tonight
It belongs to us tonight, tonight

Overall Meaning

The Pitchforks's song "Bright Lights Bigger City" is about the feeling of excitement and anticipation that comes with the possibility of the weekend. The lyrics evoke a sense of restlessness and a desire for something new and thrilling. The singer describes the familiar feeling of Friday night and the potential for adventure that comes with it. Even though they're not sure what exactly will happen, the singer is open to letting something brand new take place.


As the song progresses, the focus shifts to Saturday night, which holds even more promise for excitement and adventure. The singer describes feeling alive and in love with the evening, and the possibility of finding someone to share it with. The repetition of the phrase "it's alright" suggests that even though things may be uncertain, everything will work out in the end.


Overall, "Bright Lights Bigger City" is an ode to the thrill of the weekend and the excitement that comes with the unknown. It's a celebration of life and the possibilities that each new day brings.


Line by Line Meaning

′Ve been living for the weekend but no not anymore
I used to only look forward to the weekends, but not anymore


'Cause here comes that familiar feeling that Friday′s famous for
I have that familiar excitement that comes with Friday


Yeah, I'm looking for some action and it's out there somewhere
I am searching for some excitement and I know it's out there


You can feel the electricity all in the evening air
The atmosphere is charged with energy in the evening


And it may be just more of the same
This night may not be any different than any other night


But sometimes you wanna go where everyone knows your name
However, there are times when you just want to be somewhere where everybody knows you


So I guess I'll have to wait and see
I am not sure what will happen, so I'll have to wait and see


But I'm just gonna let something brand new happen to me
I am going to let something new and exciting happen to me


And it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright
I am okay with whatever happens tonight


It's alright
Everything is okay


Bright lights and the big city belongs to us tonight
Tonight, the bright lights and the big city are ours


Now Friday's cool but there's something about Saturday night
Although Friday is cool, Saturday night is more special


You can't say what you won't do 'cause you know that you just might
You cannot predict what you might do on this exciting night


I'm alive this evening, it was love at first sight
I feel so alive tonight and I am in love with this evening


This Saturday and every Saturday for the rest of my life
Tonight is not just special, but every Saturday will be special for the rest of my life


And everyone standing in line
Everyone is waiting in line


Yeah, looking good and looking for a real good time
They all look good and ready to have a great night


So I'll never have to wonder if
I will not have to wonder if


I'll have someone to share all of this with
I will have someone to share this amazing night with


Guess I need it, everybody does
I think I need to have a great night, as does everyone else


Cocktails and conversation, music and making love
This night will be filled with cocktails, conversation, music, and romance


Bright lights, bright lights, bright lights and the big city, tonight
Tonight, the city is alive with vibrant, bright lights


It belongs to us tonight, tonight
Tonight, this amazing city is ours




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