Nightlife
The Soft Pack Lyrics
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All day and all the night
Got nowhere to go
Nothing to show
So you're looking for some nightlife
Say whoa
Whoa
Let me go
(Woo!)
So you can't can't can't can't can't can't can't can't
Can't find any nightlife
Nowhere to dance
Nowhere to romance
And looking for some nightlife
Say whoa
Whoa
Let me go
Let me go
Hey hey
Hey hey
Let me go
Let me go go go
I got a real feeling
I got a real feeling
I got a real feeling
So you work work work work work work work
All day and all the night
You got nowhere to go
Nothing to show
You're looking for some nightlife
Say whoa
Whoa
Let me go
Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey
Let me go
Let me go
Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey
The Soft Pack's song "Nightlife" is about the frustration of feeling trapped in a monotonous daily routine and seeking an escape in the form of a vibrant nightlife. The lyrics convey the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of work and having nothing to show for it, which leads to the desire to live it up at night. The repetition of the phrase "work work work work work work work" emphasizes this feeling of being trapped, while the chorus where the singer demands to be let go represents the desire for freedom.
The use of the word "nightlife" suggests that the singer is seeking more than just an escape from work, but also a deeper experience of living life to the fullest. The mention of dancing and romance further supports this idea. The repeated phrase "I got a real feeling" is a declaration of the singer's need for something tangible and visceral to break the monotony of their routine.
Overall, "Nightlife" is a song about the human desire for excitement and adventure, and the frustration that comes from feeling like those things are out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
When you work work work work work work work
You are spending a lot of time and effort on work.
All day and all the night
The work seems never-ending.
Got nowhere to go
After working so much, you don't have any other place to be.
Nothing to show
Despite your hard work, you don't have any real achievements or rewards to show for it.
So you're looking for some nightlife
You are seeking some kind of excitement or fulfillment outside of work.
Say whoa
Whoa
Let me go
Let me go
(Woo!)
You are expressing your desire to escape the monotony of work and find some fun.
So you can't can't can't can't can't can't can't can't
Can't find any nightlife
Nowhere to dance
Nowhere to romance
And looking for some nightlife
Despite your efforts, you are still unable to find any sources of excitement or romance in your life.
Say whoa
Whoa
Let me go
Let me go
Hey hey
Hey hey
Let me go
Let me go go go
You are still expressing your desire to break free from the monotony and find something more enjoyable.
I got a real feeling
I got a real feeling
I got a real feeling
You are confident in your belief that there is something better out there for you.
So you work work work work work work work
All day and all the night
You got nowhere to go
Nothing to show
You're looking for some nightlife
You are stuck in a cycle of working all the time and feeling unfulfilled, and you remain hopeful that one day you'll find a way out.
Say whoa
Whoa
Let me go
Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey
Let me go
Let me go
Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey
Hey hey
You continue to express your desire to break free and find something more fulfilling.
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.