Written by Jason Ankeny
All the Night Long
White Hassle Lyrics
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I've been sitting in the alleyway writing you this song
He says, she says, in seven different foreign languages
It doesn't matter what do as long as it's all the night long
Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the fair
She has that certain jene se quas, a certain savoir fare
It's true at some point everyone must stand at gunpoint
All the night long
I love you
All the night long
Come on...
It doesn't matter what you do as long as it's all the night long
In the song "All The Night Long" by White Hassle, the singer talks about spending all night working on the railroad and writing a song for someone. The lyrics then shift to a discussion of different languages and the idea that it doesn't really matter what you do, as long as it's all night long. The singer also references going to a ballgame or a fair with someone who has a certain indescribable charm.
The song seems to focus on the idea of living in the moment and enjoying the present without worrying too much about the future or the consequences of one's actions. The repetition of the phrase "all the night long" emphasizes the idea of the night being a time to let go and have fun without any limitations.
The line "true at some point everyone must stand at gunpoint" is an interesting one, as it seems to suggest that everyone will experience moments of danger or crisis in their lives. However, the idea of spending all night long with someone provides a sense of comfort and security, even in the face of potential danger.
Overall, "All The Night Long" is a song about embracing the present and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. It encourages listeners to let go of their worries and just have fun, no matter what they're doing.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been working on the railroad all the night long
I have been laboring on the railway all through the night.
I've been sitting in the alleyway writing you this song
I have been seated in the street writing this tune for you.
He says, she says, in seven different foreign languages
People gossip about each other in multiple international dialects.
It doesn't matter what do as long as it's all the night long
The activity you participate in doesn't matter as long as it lasts throughout the night.
Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to the fair
Bring me to the stadium or bring me to the fair.
She has that certain jene se quas, a certain savoir faire
She has a certain quality that can't be described and an undeniably appealing manner.
It's true at some point everyone must stand at gunpoint
It is accurate that everyone must face a difficult situation at some point in their life.
It doesn't matter what goes on as long as it's all the night long
What is happening is not important, as long as it happens over the course of the night.
All the night long
All through the night.
I love you
I adore you.
All the night long
Throughout the whole night.
Come on...
Let's go...
Contributed by Lauren H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.