After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States, and the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, was released on March 5, 2021. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_of_Leon
Studio albums
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Come Around Sundown (2010)
Mechanical Bull (2013)
Walls (2016)
When You See Yourself (2021)
Manhattan
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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It summons the day
That's how I play
Yeah that's how I play
I said who are you
No matter who you are
So we dance all night
I say
I say
We're gonna fuel the fire
We're gonna stoke it up
We're gonna sip this wine
And pass the cup
Who needs avenues
Who needs reservoirs
We're gonna show this town
How to kiss these stars
I say
I say
I'm on a hunt to kill
I'm gonna skin the hide
A yelp and scream
And away I ride
I'll never top this view
I'll never fall aground
It's all for you
For what you found
I say
I say
I say
I say
It's gonna take your hand
It's gonna drive you home
It's gonna keep on, keep on, keep on
And then forever roam
The lyrics of "Manhattan" by Kings of Leon depict the singer's experience of enjoying the night by dancing while looking forward to the beginning of the day. The opening lines "I like to dance all night, it summons the day" indicate that the singer has an appreciation for the simple things in life and how they affect his perspective. The chorus "We're gonna fuel the fire, we're gonna stoke it up" follows with an upbeat tune that accentuates the desire to enjoy life without worrying too much about the future. The singer also feels a sense of purpose in being in the moment, as "Who needs avenues, who needs reservoirs, we're gonna show this town how to kiss these stars" suggests.
As the song progresses, the singer takes on a more aggressive attitude, expressing a desire to go on a relentless hunt and to never settle for anything less than the best. The lyrics "I'm on a hunt to kill, I'm gonna skin the hide" depict the determination and a single-minded focus of the person. At the same time, the singer acknowledges that the journey is not just for his own sake, but also for others. The lines "It's all for you, for what you found" suggest that the singer aims to share his experience and the sense of liberation that comes with it.
Overall, "Manhattan" is a song that celebrates the power of living in the present and being true to oneself. The lyrics combine metaphors of dance, fire, hunting, and journey to portray the different aspects of this experience, while the melody and the rhythm create a sense of excitement and energy.
Line by Line Meaning
I like to dance all night
I enjoy dancing all night long
It summons the day
Dancing all night long makes the day start
That's how I play
Dancing all night long is my way of having fun
Yeah that's how I play
Yes, this is my preferred way of having fun
I said who are you
I asked the person who they were
No matter who you are
Their answer doesn't matter to me, I'll still have fun
So we dance all night
We proceed to dance all night long together
And dance all day
We continue to dance even after the sun comes up
We're gonna fuel the fire
We will ignite our passion and excitement
We're gonna stoke it up
We will intensify our enthusiasm
We're gonna sip this wine
We will relax and enjoy our wine
And pass the cup
We will share the wine with each other
Who needs avenues
We don't need fancy streets
Who needs reservoirs
We don't need big bodies of water
We're gonna show this town
We will impress this city
How to kiss these stars
We will show how to reach for the stars and follow our dreams
I'm on a hunt to kill
I am searching with determination
I'm gonna skin the hide
I will be successful in my mission
A yelp and scream
I hear noises from the hunted animal
And away I ride
I succeed in my task and leave the scene
I'll never top this view
I will never have a better experience
I'll never fall aground
I will keep succeeding and not fail
It's all for you
All my success is dedicated to you
For what you found
For what you have discovered and taught me
It's gonna take your hand
I will hold your hand and support you
It's gonna drive you home
I will take you back home safely
It's gonna keep on, keep on, keep on
We will continue to move forward
And then forever roam.
And continue to wander for the rest of our lives
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill, Nathan Followill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GlennSyndallius
Sometimes a song feels like each musician playing a solo, and each solo meshes in perfectly with each other.
That's this song. Listen to each instrument here - they're all playing their own solo part.
The MOST SPECTACULAR thing agout this song though, is the SPACE!!
It's HUUUUGE... the lead guitar echoes like it was recorded in a huge room, with a room mic about 80 feet away.
The drums have the same feel, there's this awesome echo behind them - assuming they were recorded in the same room. Such a HUGE sound, I've loved this song for years 🤟😎
@elkanikas3831
I like to dance all night
It summons the day
That's how I play
Yeah that's how I play
I said who are you
No matter who you are
So we dance all night
And dance all day
I say
I say
We're gonna fuel the fire
We're gonna stoke it up
We're gonna sip this wine
And pass the cup
Who needs avenues
Who needs reservoirs
We're gonna show this town
How to kiss these stars
I say
I say
I'm on a hunt to kill
I'm gonna skin the hide
A yelp and scream
And away I ride
I'll never top this view
I'll never fall aground
It's all for you
For what you found
I say
I say
I say
I say
It's gonna take your hand
It's gonna drive you home
It's gonna keep on, keep on, keep on
And then forever roam
@BigDaddy-vr2ut
Lyrics:
like to dance all night
It summons the day
That's how I play
Yeah that's how I play
I said who are you
No matter who you are
So we dance all night
And dance all day
I say
I say
We're gonna fuel the fire
We're gonna stoke it up
We're gonna sip this wine
And pass the cup
Who needs avenues
Who needs reservoirs
We're gonna show this town
How to kiss these stars
I say
I say
I'm on a hunt to kill
I'm gonna skin the hide
A yelp and scream
And away I ride
I'll never top…
@jamesheath7601
One of the best songs ever made
@miclittlefair4960
Prove it. Nah, top ten tho
@TheCoreyClark
Agreed
@christopherobrien7115
This is one there top 5 songs
@dyal4505
objectively correct
@muthinjama
Very underrated
@EasyBreezy41
2:31 And then forever roooaaahooaaammm... chills
@rikimullen5686
Takes me back to when life was fancy and stress free
@malecozalam0021
My ex showed me this in Arizona, where she grew up. In her car, and it meant so much to her…. It will be a scar in my heart forever
@wingsfly3897
I understand💔
Im sorry.