JANIS IAN
- Bright Lights And Promises Lyrics / with translationsBright lights and promises
A pocket full of dreams
That's what they pay me to be
Gold lame' and diamonds
I'm a hometown queen
Honey, would you sing it just for me?
When I was good, then I was bad
I never thought I'd end up this way
With no dreams to hide me
Bright lights to guide me
How long does it take to make the grade?
Everywhere I hear a ringing in my ears
Drummer, let the music play
Give me small town blues
Make it loud, make it do
Listen to the music sway
Bar rails and cocktails, have you got a light?
In that what it pays to keep in sight
Overused and much abused promises of delight
Honey, would you care to spend the night?
Take a little time, some memories and wine
Loosen up the sucker by the bar
And if he wants to hold you
If he wants to know you
Honey, that's what you're here for
Until all I see
Is them reaching out for me?
Drummer, play that old time melody
Bright lights and promises, that's all it's for
Leave and enter by the service door
Now I'm gold lame' and diamonds
Even if my gold is worn
Honey, can you show me more?
A pocket full of dreams
That's what they pay me to be
Gold lame' and diamonds
I'm a hometown queen
Honey, would you sing it just for me?
When I was good, then I was bad
I never thought I'd end up this way
With no dreams to hide me
Bright lights to guide me
How long does it take to make the grade?
Everywhere I hear a ringing in my ears
Drummer, let the music play
Give me small town blues
Make it loud, make it do
Listen to the music sway
Bar rails and cocktails, have you got a light?
In that what it pays to keep in sight
Honey, would you care to spend the night?
Take a little time, some memories and wine
Loosen up the sucker by the bar
And if he wants to hold you
If he wants to know you
Honey, that's what you're here for
Until all I see
Is them reaching out for me?
Drummer, play that old time melody
Bright lights and promises, that's all it's for
Leave and enter by the service door
Now I'm gold lame' and diamonds
Even if my gold is worn
Honey, can you show me more?
Facts about Bright Lights And Promises
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Bright Lights And Promises is written and performed by Janis Ian.
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It is first released on March 01, 1975 as part of Janis Ian's album "Between the Lines" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Janis Ian's 'Bright Lights And Promises' talks about the hollowness of chasing fame and glamour, portraying them as the bright lights and promises which are at the same time the most beautiful and the most cruelly deceiving. The whole song's lyrics focus mostly on the feelings of a person in conflict with self, in love and at the same time in despair, pensive and without lights, but sometimes even turned on by little shades of joy. However, the song at the same time points out the superficiality and materialism, disillusionment, escapism through music, exploitation and objectification, as well as survival and compromise, as its main themes. The lyrics talk about the nightlife, drinking, and suggestive encounters, which may not be appropriate for children to listen to. The lyrics also contain undertones regarding adult affairs and relationships that may be grasped only after a certain level of maturity.
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Bright Lights And Promises falls under the genre Pop.
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Bright Lights And Promises song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
Who wrote Bright Lights And Promises lyrics?
Bright Lights And Promises is written and performed by Janis Ian.
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When was Bright Lights And Promises released?
It is first released on March 01, 1975 as part of Janis Ian's album "Between the Lines" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Bright Lights And Promises lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Janis Ian's 'Bright Lights And Promises' talks about the hollowness of chasing fame and glamour, portraying them as the bright lights and promises which are at the same time the most beautiful and the most cruelly deceiving. The whole song's lyrics focus mostly on the feelings of a person in conflict with self, in love and at the same time in despair, pensive and without lights, but sometimes even turned on by little shades of joy. However, the song at the same time points out the superficiality and materialism, disillusionment, escapism through music, exploitation and objectification, as well as survival and compromise, as its main themes. The lyrics talk about the nightlife, drinking, and suggestive encounters, which may not be appropriate for children to listen to. The lyrics also contain undertones regarding adult affairs and relationships that may be grasped only after a certain level of maturity.
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Which genre is Bright Lights And Promises?
Bright Lights And Promises falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Bright Lights And Promises?
Bright Lights And Promises song length is 4 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Janis IanRecord Label(s): 1975 Sony Music Entertainment Inc
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