The Rufus Wainwright Archive






 I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight

I'm so tired of workin' everyday
Now the weekend's come, I'm gonna throw my troubles away
If you've got the cab fare, mister, you'll be alright
I want to see the bright lights tonight

Meet me at the station, don't be late,
I need to spend some money and it just won't wait
Take me to the dance and hold me tight, I want to see the bright lights tonight

There's crazy people running all over town,
There's a silver band just marching up and down
And the big boys are all spoiling for a fight, I want to see the bright lights tonight

Meet me at the station, don't be late,
I need to spend some money and it just won't wait
Take me to the dance and hold me tight, I want to see the bright lights tonight

A couple of drunken nights rolling on the floor is just the kind of mess I'm looking for
I'm gonna dream 'til Monday comes in sight, I want to see the bright lights tonight

Oh, meet me at the station don't be late,
I need to spend some money and it just won't wait
Take me to the dance and hold me tight, I want to see the bright lights tonight
Take me to the dance and hold me tight, I want to see the bright lights tonight

 NOTES & QUOTES

  • This is a Richard & Linda Thompson cover from the album of the same title

  • This song was performed live in 1998, with backing vocals from Teddy Thompson