We Own The Night | Dance Gavin Dance Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

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We Own The Night
Dance Gavin Dance Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Forget my jealously
You swallowed the demons on your own
There's nothing left for me
I keep thinking back to when you said
We own the night

Stomp that feeling your puke is a mutant
Can't think of who did this, well I grew stupid

Say accidents happen, it's admirable acting
Flicking the back of your ear with my finger

Separate is the way though, no second is the place though
Just fake it through the day and the night is your god
See you in battle your boat is my paddle
Your life is my business your plaque on my wall

Let your hair down have one more round
Drink til you believe it
Sloppy kisses, dirty wishes
Baby, this is living
Roller-coaster
Up and down in random motion
Oh come in closer
Ditch your problems, better days are coming

Get up off the wall come on get down get down
Give into moment and live now live now
Get up off the wall come on get down get down
Give into the moment, feel it now

I have the heart of a coward
Here in my arms is exactly where I want you
We own the night

Stomp that feeling your puke is a mutant
Can't think of who did this, well I grew stupid
Say accidents happen, it's admirable acting
Flicking the back of your ear with my finger

Separate is the way though, no second is the place though
Just fake it through the day and the night is your god
See you in battle your boat is my paddle
Your life is my business your plaque on my wall

You'll forget I'm wrong

Call your phone and open my fate
'Cause I know you're so connected
I need poison mitigate my pain
Feel my toes go golden up in flames
Give me false hope in my veins
Tranquilize and modify my brain

Where did I go wrong?
There's nothing I can do the thrill is gone
So I play these nervous songs
Pretend that I'm not barely hanging on

And medicate
Medicate
Medicate me all night long
Medicate
Medicate
Medicate me all night long

I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate your celebration
I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate our aging faces


Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dance Gavin Dance's "We Own The Night" explore the theme of escaping reality and living in the moment. The song suggests that the night is a place where the singers can forget their problems and live carelessly. The lyrics also suggest that this carefree lifestyle is addictive, and the characters need to medicate themselves to maintain this feeling of euphoria. The song speaks about a person's struggle to come to terms with their insecurities and jealousy and their need to let go of their worries to enjoy the moment.


The lyrics reference the characters' experiences with drugs and alcohol, with lines like "drink till you believe it" and "give me false hope in my veins." These addictions are portrayed as a way to escape the singer's problems and enjoy the moment.


Furthermore, the song also portrays a relationship dynamic, with the singer stating that he wants his partner in his arms, and that they "own the night." However, the relationships portrayed in this song can be seen to be more dysfunctional than ideal, with lines like "flicking the back of your ear with my finger," and "can't think of who did this, well, I grew stupid," suggesting tension and unhealthy communication within the relationships.


Overall, "We Own The Night" explores the themes of living for the moment, addiction, and relationships with a level of depth that is both insightful and relatable.


Line by Line Meaning

Forget my jealously
Don't mind my envy


You swallowed the demons on your own
You faced and conquered your problems alone


There's nothing left for me
I have nothing to hold on to


I keep thinking back to when you said We own the night
I hold on to the memory when you said we are in control of the night


Stomp that feeling your puke is a mutant
Get rid of bad emotions that are making you ill


Can't think of who did this, well I grew stupid
I can't figure out who is responsible, my senses fail me


Say accidents happen, it's admirable acting
It's okay to make mistakes, your pretending deserves praise


Flicking the back of your ear with my finger
I'm teasing, but in a loving way


Separate is the way though, no second is the place though
Being apart is better, there's no other option


Just fake it through the day and the night is your god
Endure the daytime pretense and live your best life at night


See you in battle your boat is my paddle
We fight together, helping each other


Your life is my business your plaque on my wall
I care about your life, and I want to display my admiration for you


Let your hair down have one more round Drink til you believe it
Let loose and keep drinking until you feel the moment


Sloppy kisses, dirty wishes Baby, this is living
Let's live our wildest desires to the fullest


Roller-coaster Up and down in random motion
Life's ups and downs can come out of nowhere


Oh come in closer Ditch your problems, better days are coming
Get closer, forget your troubles and have faith that things will get better


Get up off the wall come on get down get down Give into moment and live now live now
Stop hesitating and enjoy the present moment to the fullest


I have the heart of a coward Here in my arms is exactly where I want you We own the night
I feel fearful, but holding you close is where I belong, and we still rule the night


You'll forget I'm wrong
You won't remember any of my flaws


Call your phone and open my fate 'Cause I know you're so connected
Dial your phone and decide my destiny because you're powerful


I need poison mitigate my pain Feel my toes go golden up in flames
I need a substance to numb my aches, and I feel euphoric


Give me false hope in my veins Tranquilize and modify my brain
I want temporary happiness inside me, and I desire to be mentally altered


Where did I go wrong? There's nothing I can do the thrill is gone
What did I lack? Nothing I do can reignite the excitement


So I play these nervous songs Pretend that I'm not barely hanging on
I play songs to cover up my anxiety and act like everything's okay


And medicate Medicate Medicate me all night long
I want to be medicated throughout the night


I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate your celebration
I'm running out of breath, and I don't like your partying


I run quickly out of air, by the way I hate our aging faces
I'm out of breath, and I don't like how we're growing old


Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Tilian Pearson, Timothy Freerick, Jonathan Mess, Matthew Mingus, William Swan

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