The Night's Our Town
Trails Lyrics


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I'm not gonna wait for you
I held on too long
Now the feelings are gone
But I'll say I knew
Your rules I was sure
And I finally know
That I'm through with us two
Cause love's just a game
That I'm tired of playing
So I choose
To be who I want
Cause I want to have fun

Loners in the nighttime yeah we're fine
Dancing in the empty streets all night
Yeah we run the world when the sun don't shine
(No)
Going places where we won't be found
Climbing up and up til there's no sound
Yeah we run the world, we hold our ground
The night's our town

(Ooh)
We come alive when everything's quiet
(Ooh)
Deep in the dark you won't hear us crying
Going places where we won't be found
Climbing up and up til there's no sound
Yeah we run the world, we hold our ground
The night's our town

I'm finally gonna do, what I love
I've already changed, cause nothing stays the same
Nothing to be proud of
We weren't the best, just a pain in my chest
So it's time that I shove
It all in your face, cause I'm in a new place
Yeah I've changed, well kind of
Gonna be who I want, cause I wanna have fun

Loners in the nighttime yeah we're fine
Dancing in the empty streets all night
Yeah we run the world when the sun don't shine
(No)
Going places where we won't be found
Climbing up and up til there's no sound
Yeah we run the world, we hold our ground
The night's our town

(Ooh)
We come alive when everything's quiet
(Ooh)
Deep in the dark you won't hear us crying
Going places where we won't be found
Climbing up and up til there's no sound
Yeah we run the world, we hold our ground
The night's our town
(Ooh)





Yeah we run the world, run the world, run the world

Overall Meaning

The song "The Night's Our Town" by Trails is about a person who has finally decided to break free from a toxic relationship. The lyrics reveal that the singer has held on for too long, and that the feelings they once had for their partner are gone. The singer has learned the rules of love through their relationship and has come to the conclusion that love is just a game that they are tired of playing. The singer chooses to be who they want to be, and to have fun. They describe themselves as "loners in the nighttime," indicating that they prefer to be alone, away from the noise and the scrutiny of the world. They find solace in the emptiness of the streets at night, which they now consider their town.


The lyrics highlight the idea that the night is a sanctuary for the singer and that they feel free to do as they please. They can go to places where they won't be found, climb to the top of buildings, and shout without worrying about anyone judging them. This newfound freedom allows the singer to come alive, and they feel like they own the city. The night represents a blank slate, and the singer can become whoever they want to be. The singer is no longer the same person they used to be, and they are proud of who they have become.


Overall, the message of the song is about breaking free and embracing one's true self. It shows that sometimes the only way to find happiness is by letting go of what is no longer serving us.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not gonna wait for you
I've made up my mind not to wait for you any longer


I held on too long
I've realized that I've been holding on to this for too long


Now the feelings are gone
I no longer have the same feelings for you


But I'll say I knew
I'll admit that I saw this coming


Your rules I was sure
I was familiar with the rules of our relationship


And I finally know
I've come to the realization


That I'm through with us two
I'm done with our relationship


Cause love's just a game
I've come to the conclusion that love is just a game


That I'm tired of playing
I'm tired of playing this game of love


So I choose
I'm making a conscious choice


To be who I want
To be the person I want to be


Cause I want to have fun
Because I want to enjoy myself


Loners in the nighttime yeah we're fine
We're okay being alone during the night


Dancing in the empty streets all night
We dance on the empty streets till dawn


Yeah we run the world when the sun don't shine
We feel like we're in control when the sun's not out


Going places where we won't be found
We go to secluded places where we won't be discovered


Climbing up and up til there's no sound
We climb up high till there's complete silence


Yeah we run the world, we hold our ground
We feel like we're in control and maintain our position


The night's our town
We feel at home during the night


(Ooh) We come alive when everything's quiet
We feel energized and alive when everything is calm


(Ooh) Deep in the dark you won't hear us crying
We hide our emotions and don't show any vulnerability


I'm finally gonna do, what I love
I'm finally going to pursue what I love


I've already changed, cause nothing stays the same
I've become a different person, because change is inevitable


Nothing to be proud of
There's nothing I can be proud of about our past relationship


We weren't the best, just a pain in my chest
Our relationship wasn't the best, it caused me more pain than happiness


So it's time that I shove
It's time for me to let go completely


It all in your face, cause I'm in a new place
I'll be upfront with you because I've moved on


Yeah I've changed, well kind of
I've undergone some changes, but not completely


Gonna be who I want, cause I wanna have fun
I'll be the person I want to be, because I want to enjoy myself


Yeah we run the world, run the world, run the world
We feel like we're in control and dominating




Writer(s): Alyssa L. Cantu, William Carney, Marlhy Murphy, Tomasz Zwolinski

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@IndieNation

Are you going out or staying in tonight?

@camila-up3jo

I LOVE YOUR SONG ♥️

@DetinuTrackmania

staying in :)

@feritv.41

Indie Nation gonna chill tonight, cus’ I had a hell of a night yesterday ;)

@nooralijaber916

No just staying and listing to this wonderful music ❤

@TomorrowsVibes

I went out two days in a row, so I'm staying home tonight

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This song is Amazing, Indie Nation uploads the best music!! ❤️

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TRAILS and his creativity....

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Amazing music

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