Gonna Rock Tonight
Wally Gagel Xandy Barry Lyrics
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Only a few more hours to go
Look to the west
The summer sun is low
We're gonna be
Running down those empty streets
Yeah, you and me
Yeah, you and me
We're gonna rock tonight
Everything will be alright
Nothing's gonna stop this feeling
We'll be dancing on the ceiling
Rock, tonight
Everything will be alright
Living for the goodbyes
They can't stop us this time
We belong
Having fun and grooving all night long
There's nothing wrong
With a little fun
Singing like we're number one
You and me
Yeah, You and me
We're gonna rock tonight
Everything will be alright
Nothing's gonna stop this feeling
We'll be dancing on the ceiling
Rock, tonight
Everything will be alright
Living for the goodbyes
They can't stop us this time
The lyrics to Wally Gagel Xandy Barry's "Gonna Rock Tonight" express an excitement for the night ahead. The opening lines urge the listener to hold their breath as there are only a few more hours until it's time to hit the town. The lyrics create a mental image of looking west, as the summer sun sets low; it's as if the anticipation of the events about to unfold is in sync with the fading sun. The song lyricizes a carefree night of running down empty streets, completely engrossed in the moment. The song's central theme is about the power of music, the euphoria that comes from dancing and losing oneself in the moment.
The chorus reinforces the theme, expressing an unwavering confidence that everything will be alright. The first line of the chorus, 'we're gonna rock tonight,' promises a night of good fun and dancing, no matter what comes their way. The second line repeats the message, 'everything will be alright,' even as naysayers threaten to ruin the night with their 'goodbyes.' The last line of the chorus, "they can't stop us this time," stresses this unwavering attitude that whatever happens, the night will still be fun.
Overall, "Gonna Rock Tonight" is a song about the beauty of living in the moment and enjoying every second of it. It highlights the idea that music has a power that can unite and uplift people, even in trying times.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold your breath
Get ready for something exciting to happen
Only a few more hours to go
The anticipation is building as we wait for something to happen
Look to the west
Pay attention to the horizon, something is coming
The summer sun is low
The end of summer is near
We're gonna be
We will exist in a state of action and excitement
Running down those empty streets
We will move quickly with a sense of freedom and joy
Yeah, you and me
Together, we will experience all of this excitement
We're gonna rock tonight
We are going to have a great time tonight
Everything will be alright
There is nothing to worry about, everything will be fine
Nothing's gonna stop this feeling
We will not allow anything to interfere with our enjoyment
We'll be dancing on the ceiling
We will be so happy and carefree that gravity will seem to have no effect on us
Living for the goodbyes
We will savor every moment, even those that signal the end of a good time
They can't stop us this time
No external force can prevent us from having an amazing experience tonight
We belong
We fit perfectly within this moment and community of enjoyment
Having fun and grooving all night long
We will dance and enjoy ourselves without pause
There's nothing wrong
We are doing everything perfectly, there are no issues to be had
With a little fun
By simply enjoying ourselves, we will experience a great night
Singing like we're number one
We will sing with confidence and joy, not caring about formal rankings
We're gonna rock tonight
We are going to have a great time tonight
Everything will be alright
There is nothing to worry about, everything will be fine
Nothing's gonna stop this feeling
We will not allow anything to interfere with our enjoyment
We'll be dancing on the ceiling
We will be so happy and carefree that gravity will seem to have no effect on us
Living for the goodbyes
We will savor every moment, even those that signal the end of a good time
They can't stop us this time
No external force can prevent us from having an amazing experience tonight
Writer(s): Wally Gagel, Alexander Francis Barry
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