Nighttime Lover
The Rosenbergs Lyrics


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Giving away such a pretty face
and you tell by the way that she's wandering
all the roots in her hair
take a moment and stare
can you tell by the way that she's offering
take a moment aside
give the woman a ride
and she tells you it's love when she's faking it.
All she wants is your goad
then your hitting the road
It's a hell of a way to be taken in.

Ooh, what'd you think she should do?
Ooh, what are you going through?

Nighttime lover, meet me under cover.
Laying face to face, we're one to another.
Living for the band, does she really understand
that she wants more?
Nighttime lover, meet me under cover.
Moving place to place, from one to another.
I'm really oversaturated, but it's all for you.

Giving away all the things that you say,




and it's cool in the way that she thinks of it.
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Overall Meaning

The Rosenbergs's song "Nighttime Lover" is a catchy pop-rock tune that seems upbeat and fun at first listen, but upon closer analysis, the lyrics reveal a darker, more complex story. The song tells the story of a woman who seems to be searching for something, or someone, to fill a void in her life. She offers herself up to men, using her beauty and charm to lure them in, but ultimately doesn't seem to find what she's looking for.


The chorus of the song, "Nighttime lover, meet me under cover/Laying face to face, we're one to another," suggests that the woman is looking for intimacy and connection, but the fact that it always happens under cover implies that she doesn't want anyone to see her searching or judge her for it. The line "Living for the band, does she really understand that she wants more?" implies that she's chasing something that may not even exist, and that chasing it is preventing her from living a more authentic and fulfilling life.


Overall, "Nighttime Lover" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of seeking external validation and the importance of figuring out what truly makes us happy and fulfilled.


Line by Line Meaning

Giving away such a pretty face
She's presenting herself as someone attractive and desirable.


and you tell by the way that she's wandering
Her aimlessness suggests that she's looking for something or someone to fill a void.


all the roots in her hair
Her disheveled appearance further emphasizes her lack of direction.


take a moment and stare
She's inviting attention and scrutiny, perhaps in hopes of finding validation or comfort.


can you tell by the way that she's offering
She's making herself available or vulnerable, but it's unclear what she really wants or needs.


take a moment aside
She's asking for someone to focus on her and her needs.


give the woman a ride
She's requesting the help or companionship of someone else.


and she tells you it's love when she's faking it.
She's manipulating the situation by pretending to have feelings that she doesn't really have.


All she wants is your goad
She's looking to be provoked or spurred on to action by someone else.


then your hitting the road
Once she's gotten what she wants, she's ready to move on to the next thing or person.


It's a hell of a way to be taken in.
This type of behavior can be deceptive and harmful to those who fall for it.


Ooh, what'd you think she should do?
The artist is questioning what the woman's motives and needs really are.


Ooh, what are you going through?
The singer is expressing empathy towards the woman and her struggles.


Nighttime lover, meet me under cover.
The singer is offering secrecy and intimacy to a potential love interest.


Laying face to face, we're one to another.
The singer is emphasizing the closeness and connection they could have with each other.


Living for the band, does she really understand that she wants more?
The artist is questioning whether the woman is truly satisfied with her current lifestyle and ambitions.


Nighttime lover, meet me under cover.
The artist is repeating the offer of secrecy and intimacy.


Moving place to place, from one to another.
The singer is describing a lifestyle of perpetual movement and change, which they may or may not want.


I'm really oversaturated, but it's all for you.
The singer is expressing fatigue and frustration, but is still willing to go along with the situation for the other person's sake.




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Terminator_Mitch

God damn it took me ages to find this song, I got it from Playboy: The Mansion and I remembered I really liked it.

Lilie Manson

Same

Welligton Santos Junior

me too! kkkkkk

DarphBobo55

Man this is a banger it needs more recognition

Morse

Instant favourite. Love this

Blue Pie Records

:) <3 Thanks!

Arjen Pradhyukenzo

These guys need more recognition ffs

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Absolutely!!

CoolHand190

When i first heard this song in Playboy The Mansion i couldn't stop thinking about it, and now it's one of my favorites ^^

Álvaro

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