One night stand
Thomas Ray Lyrics

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The lights go down the band prepares
The scene is set we're here to sell our wares
And we know that truth is an ever guiding light
So we sing our songs each and every night

Do you know can you feel it do you understand
What it's like to be living in a rock 'n roll band
Up and down the land on a one night stand

Well I've sworn that I'd been in this place before
Yes I wrote my name on the dressing room wall
It was another band on a one night stand

And it's all for the music
Love is in the band
And freedom we command
On a one night stand

(One night stand)
(One night stand)

And it's all for the music
Love is in the band
Freedom (freedom) we command
On a one night stand

The lights go down the band prepares
The scene is set we're here to sell our wares
And we know that truth is an ever guiding light
So we sing our songs each and every night

Do you know can you feel it do you understand
What it's like to be living in a rock 'n roll band
Up and down the land on a one night stand

Well I've sworn that I'd been in this place before
Yes I wrote my name on the dressing room wall
It was another band on a one night stand
(Up and down the land on a one night stand)
(Up and down the land on a one night stand)

Yes it's all for the music (up and down the land on a one night stand)
Love is in the band (up and down the land on a one night stand)
(Up and down the land on a one night stand)

It's all for the music (up and down the land on a one night stand)
Love is in the band (up and down the land on a one night stand)

Overall Meaning

Thomas Ray's song "One Night Stand" is a tribute to the life of a musician who lives on the road and leads a life that is constantly in motion. The song begins with the band preparing for their performance with the lights lowering and the scene being set. As they take the stage, they know that the truth is an ever guiding light for them, and they sing their songs each and every night. The song is a lively and upbeat homage to life on tour as a musician.

The chorus talks about the thrill of playing music for a living, and the singer asks if the listener can feel it and understand what it's like to be in a rock 'n roll band. They travel up and down the land, performing one night stands, but they do it all for the love of music. The line "And freedom we command" highlights the freedom that comes with being a musician, able to travel and perform wherever they want.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on how he has been in this situation before, writing his name on the dressing room wall of another band on a one night stand. The repetition of the line "Up and down the land on a one night stand" creates a sense of the endless cycle of touring life.

Overall, "One Night Stand" is an energetic and lively song that pays tribute to the life of a musician on the road. It highlights the love of music that drives musicians to travel and perform wherever they can, and the freedom that comes with that lifestyle.

Line by Line Meaning

The lights go down the band prepares
The concert is about to begin, the audience is anticipating the performance

The scene is set we're here to sell our wares
The band is prepared to use their talent to earn money through their music

And we know that truth is an ever guiding light
They believe being true to oneself is crucial to success in their career

So we sing our songs each and every night
Performing every night, regardless of the crowd or venue, is their duty to music

Do you know can you feel it do you understand
The band is inviting the audience to connect with them emotionally

What it's like to be living in a rock 'n roll band
The band is describing their lifestyle as traveling performers and the challenges that come with it

Up and down the land on a one night stand
Traveling to different cities to perform at one-time events or concerts is their routine

Well I've sworn that I'd been in this place before
The lead singer has a déjà vu moment, feeling like they have played in this venue before

Yes I wrote my name on the dressing room wall
The lead singer left a mark to signify their presence and achievement in the dressing room

It was another band on a one night stand
Another band performing in the same venue at a one-time event

And it's all for the music
The band is dedicated to creating and performing music for the love of the art

Love is in the band
The band members have a deep passion and respect for each other, creating a sense of unity

Freedom we command
The band prioritizes their artistry and creativity above all else

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Mute Song Limited, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RICHARD DAVID SMITH, KARL HYDE, ALFIE THOMAS

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