The band has appeared with several local and national acts including Magic Man, Civil Twilight, Colony House, and many more. The group’s combination of bright melodies with unique chord structures and strong pop drum beats bear resemblance to artists such as Young the Giant, Leagues, and the War on Drugs.
If Only for Tonight
Vacation Manor Lyrics
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A lonely populated shade of grey
And they′re expecting me to stay
"A" through "Z" the blacktop streets
Repeat the patterns we've all seen before
It′s getting harder to ignore
This won't be the last time I'll be here
I want to drive far away with you
I know that it′s nothing new, but we feel it every time
For all my life, I felt like my hands were tied
I′m dying to feel alive if only for tonight
Each time we pass the District line
And make our way along the interstate
I feel the pressure start to fade
The sun goes down, we hear the sound
Of Springsteen singing "we were born to run"
Well baby, we're still young
This won′t be the last time I'll be here
I know that I can′t outrun the fear
I want to drive far away with you
I know that it's nothing new, but we feel it every time
For all my life, I felt like my hands were tied
I′m dying to feel alive if only for tonight
I want to drive far away with you
I know that it's nothing new, but we feel it every time
All my life, I felt like my hands were tied
I'm dying to feel alive if only for tonight
This won′t be the last time I′ll be here
No, this won't be the last time I′ll be here
I want to drive far away with you
I know that it's nothing new, but we feel it every time
For all my life, I felt like my hands were tied
I′m dying to feel alive if only for tonight
If only for tonight
If only for tonight
If only for tonight
If only for tonight
The lyrics to Vacation Manor's song "If Only for Tonight" express a sense of restlessness and longing to escape the mundane routine of everyday life. The opening lines describe a feeling of being trapped in a stagnant, grey town, where everything seems predictable and unchanging. The singer expresses a desire to break free from this monotony and go on an adventure, if only for one night. The repetition of the line "this won't be the last time I'll be here" suggests a reluctance to fully commit to leaving, while also acknowledging that a change is necessary.
As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the journey itself, as the singer and their companion hit the open road and leave their troubles behind. The mention of Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" adds to the sense of youthful energy and freedom associated with the open road, while the line "I know that I can’t outrun the fear" acknowledges that this escape is temporary and that the future is uncertain.
Overall, "If Only for Tonight" captures the restlessness and longing for something more that many people feel at some point in their lives. It speaks to the universal desire to break free from routine and experience something new and exciting, even if only for a short time.
Line by Line Meaning
This strip mall town has got me down
The singer is feeling down and unhappy in this dull, ordinary place filled with strip malls.
A lonely populated shade of grey
The town feels lonely and depressing to the singer, despite being populated with people.
And they're expecting me to stay
The singer feels a sense of pressure or obligation to stay in this town, even though they don't want to.
"A" through "Z" the blacktop streets
The streets of the town are just like all the others the artist has seen in their life- dull and repetitive.
Repeat the patterns we've all seen before
The artist feels like life in this town is just a repetition of the same patterns and routines they've seen everywhere else.
It's getting harder to ignore
Despite the singer's desire to ignore the monotony, it's becoming increasingly difficult to do so.
This won't be the last time I'll be here
The singer anticipates being back in this same place again in the future.
I want to drive far away with you
The artist longs to escape this town and travel to someplace new with someone special.
I know that it's nothing new, but we feel it every time
The desire to escape is a familiar feeling, but it's still just as strong every time it arises.
For all my life, I felt like my hands were tied
The artist has always felt like they were constrained or held back in some way throughout their life.
I'm dying to feel alive if only for tonight
The singer is longing for some excitement or feeling of being alive, even if it's just for one night.
Each time we pass the District line
The artist is referencing passing a boundary line, which may indicate that they are leaving their town behind.
And make our way along the interstate
The singer is traveling on a highway, moving away from their previous location.
I feel the pressure start to fade
As they get further away from the town, the singer begins to feel a sense of relief and relaxation.
The sun goes down, we hear the sound
As the day comes to an end, the singer and their companion are enjoying the sounds of nature or music as they travel on the road.
Of Springsteen singing "we were born to run"
The artist references a song by Bruce Springsteen, which may symbolize the idea of breaking free from one's limitations and running toward more excitement and adventure.
Well baby, we're still young
The artist acknowledges that they are still young and there is plenty of time to experience life's adventures.
I know that I can't outrun the fear
Despite the excitement of travel and new experiences, the singer knows that they can't fully run away from their own fears and insecurities.
No, this won't be the last time I'll be here
The singer again acknowledges that they will likely find themselves back in their hometown again, despite their desire to escape.
If only for tonight
The artist wants to indulge in excitement and adventure, even if it's just for one night.
Writer(s): Cole Young, Nathan Towles, Jason Wozniak
Contributed by Claire G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dar zp
l y r i c s
This strip mall town has got me down
A lonely populated shade of grey
And they're expecting me to stay
"A" through "Z" the blacktop streets
Repeat the patterns we've all seen before
It's getting harder to ignore
This won't be the last time I'll be here
I want to drive far away with you
I know that it's nothing new, but we feel it every time
For all my life I felt like my hands were tied
I'm dying to feel alive if only for tonight
Each time we pass the District line
And make our way along the interstate
I feel the pressure start to fade
The sun goes down, we hear the sound
Of Springsteen singing "we were born to run"
Well baby, we're still young
This won't be the last time I'll be here
I know that I can't outrun the fear
dar zp
letra español:)
Esta ciudad de centro comercial me ha deprimido
Un tono gris poblado solitario
Y esperan que me quede
"A" a "Z" las calles asfaltadas
Repite los patrones que todos hemos visto antes
Cada vez es más difícil de ignorar
Esta no será la última vez que estaré aquí
Quiero conducir lejos contigo
Sé que no es nada nuevo, pero lo sentimos cada vez
Durante toda mi vida sentí como si mis manos estuvieran atadas
Me muero por sentirme vivo aunque solo sea por esta noche
Cada vez que pasamos la línea del distrito
Y hacer nuestro camino a lo largo de la interestatal
Siento que la presión empieza a desvanecerse
El sol se pone, escuchamos el sonido
De Springsteen cantando "nacimos para correr"
Bueno, cariño, todavía somos jóvenes
Esta no será la última vez que estaré aquí
Sé que no puedo dejar atrás el miedo
terry
such an underrated band. this song makes me want to drive off into the sunset.
akbar dirga
thats true
Shashank Shreeji
Yea drive off into the sunset, and then through the midnight, vibing to the Midnight Version.
Ken Seville
Every song is a masterpiece. Brilliant songwriting.
Pedro Lucas Flor
This song needs to be played in a movie.
anissa rubio
Reminds me of Valley Girl with Nicolas Cage . Lol
dar zp
l y r i c s
This strip mall town has got me down
A lonely populated shade of grey
And they're expecting me to stay
"A" through "Z" the blacktop streets
Repeat the patterns we've all seen before
It's getting harder to ignore
This won't be the last time I'll be here
I want to drive far away with you
I know that it's nothing new, but we feel it every time
For all my life I felt like my hands were tied
I'm dying to feel alive if only for tonight
Each time we pass the District line
And make our way along the interstate
I feel the pressure start to fade
The sun goes down, we hear the sound
Of Springsteen singing "we were born to run"
Well baby, we're still young
This won't be the last time I'll be here
I know that I can't outrun the fear
Finn Ocean
I've been so damn obsessed since it's release...way too underrated man. This is a bop and it's already the song of 16yo me
Gabriel Lanctot
I'm 17 and this is my jam
dar zp
letra español:)
Esta ciudad de centro comercial me ha deprimido
Un tono gris poblado solitario
Y esperan que me quede
"A" a "Z" las calles asfaltadas
Repite los patrones que todos hemos visto antes
Cada vez es más difícil de ignorar
Esta no será la última vez que estaré aquí
Quiero conducir lejos contigo
Sé que no es nada nuevo, pero lo sentimos cada vez
Durante toda mi vida sentí como si mis manos estuvieran atadas
Me muero por sentirme vivo aunque solo sea por esta noche
Cada vez que pasamos la línea del distrito
Y hacer nuestro camino a lo largo de la interestatal
Siento que la presión empieza a desvanecerse
El sol se pone, escuchamos el sonido
De Springsteen cantando "nacimos para correr"
Bueno, cariño, todavía somos jóvenes
Esta no será la última vez que estaré aquí
Sé que no puedo dejar atrás el miedo