UP ALL NIGHT
Young Knives Lyrics

I got dressed up, up to the nines
I put on my best clothes and made myself as attractive as possible.

I took a look in the mirror, I wish I was thinner
I scrutinized my appearance and wished that I was slimmer or more attractive.

Then everything would be fine
If I were thinner or more attractive, I would be happier and more confident.

At least I smell nice, so come on and breathe me in
Even if I am not confident about how I look, I take comfort in the fact that I smell good and others may find me attractive.

What's the point? what's the point? what's the point?
I am questioning the purpose of trying to look or feel attractive when everyone else is doing the same thing.

?Cause everybody looks famous
People are trying to look like celebrities or famous people.

And they've been wasting lots of time
People spend a lot of time and effort trying to look attractive or famous, but it may not be worth it.

Everybody feels special tonight
Everyone is trying to feel good and special about themselves at this event.

It?s a show down and it?s down to the wire
This is a competition and the outcome is uncertain until the very end.

The faces so warm, so pale and drawn
People look tired and tense while they try to compete and look their best.

The last one?s to retire
The competition will only end when the last person leaves or gives up.

And if no one can manage a smile, well
If everyone is so focused on the competition, they may forget to enjoy themselves and smile.

Rock bottom, rock bottom
This is the lowest point or the end of the line.

You've hit rock bottom
You have reached your lowest point or are at the end of your capabilities.

Up all night, up all night, up all night
We are staying awake and not sleeping through the night.

We're not sleeping, we are staying up all night
We are trying to stay awake and enjoy ourselves through the entire night.