The second track from Owl City’s EP – Ultraviolet.
The song which is reminescent of Owl City’s breakthrough single, Fireflies, talks about a romantic exchange of longing between lovers.
[Verse 1]
I fell in love with a ghost
Oh, under the moonlight
You took my hand and held me close
For once I was alright
[Pre-Chorus]
I cried and the tears fell from my eyes
Like a waterfall
And I swear I could feel you in my arms
But there was no one there at all
[Chorus]
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
Woah
It's tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
[Verse 2]
I tossed and turned in the end
With no one to talk to
I searched again and again
But I never found you
[Pre-Chorus]
I cried and the tears fell from my eyes
Like a waterfall
And I swear I could feel you in my arms
But there was no one there at all
[Chorus]
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
Woah
[Bridge]
I'm gonna be up all night, woah
I'm gonna be up all night
I don't wanna say goodbye
It's tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
[Instrumental + Bridge]
Woah, I'm gonna be up all night
Woah, I'm gonna be up all night
I don't wanna say goodbye
It's tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
[Chorus]
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
Woah
[Outro]
A whisper on the air
Made my heart rate fall
When I heard you call
And I swear, I could hear your voice in my ear
But there was no one there at all
Up All Night was written by Adam Young.
Up All Night was produced by Adam Young.
Owl City released Up All Night on Fri Jun 27 2014.
Part of it may be because Adam Young is an insomniac, and this may be influenced by his trouble sleeping and maybe some dreams he had.