“Night Moves” is a classic rock song by the legendary American singer-songwriter Bob Seger. As part of his album of the same name, the song quickly became one of Seger’s signature tunes and a staple of rock radio. With its evocative storytelling and emotive vocals, “Night Moves” captures the essence of youthful nostalgia and the passage of time. The lyrics delve into memories of young love and the pursuit of freedom, as the protagonist reminisces about a formative romance from his past. Bob Seger’s raspy and soulful voice, coupled with the song’s poignant lyrics and memorable melody, strike a chord with listeners, resonating across generations. “Night Moves” remains a beloved classic, standing as a testament to Seger’s enduring talent as a songwriter and performer in the annals of rock and roll history.
Released in 1976
Night Moves Lyrics:
I was a little too tall, could’ve used a few pounds
Tight pants points, hardly renowned
She was a black-haired beauty with big dark eyes
And points of her own, sittin’ way up high
Way up firm and high
Out past the cornfields where the woods got heavy
Out in the back seat of my ’60 Chevy
Workin’ on mysteries without any clues
Workin’ on our night moves
Tryin’ to make some front page drive-in news
Workin’ on our night moves
In the summertime
Umm, in the sweet summertime
We weren’t in love, oh no, far from it
We weren’t searchin’ for some pie in the sky summit
We were just young and restless and bored
Livin’ by the sword
And we’d steal away every chance we could
To the backroom, to the alley or the trusty woods
I used her, she used me but neither one cared
We were gettin’ our share
Workin’ on our night moves
Tryin’ to lose the awkward teenage blues
Workin’ on our night moves
Mmm, and it was summertime
Mmm, sweet, summertime, summertime
Oh, wonderin’
Felt the lightning, yeah
And I waited on the thunder
Waited on the thunder
I woke last night to the sound of thunder
How far off I sat and wondered?
Started hummin’ a song from 1962
Ain’t it funny how the night moves?
When you just don’t seem to have as much to lose
Strange how the night moves
With autumn closin’ in
Mmm, night moves, mmm
(Night moves) night moves
(Night moves) yeah
(Night moves) I remember
(Night moves) ah, I sure remember the night moves
(Night moves) ain’t it funny how you remember?
(Night moves) funny how you remember
(Night moves) I remember, I remember, I remember, I remember
(Night moves) oh, oh, oh
we were workin’, workin’ and practicin’
(Night moves) workin’ and practicin’
(Night moves) oh, on the night moves, night moves
(Night moves) oh
(Night moves) I remember, yeah, yeah, yeah, I remember
(Night moves) ooh
(Night moves) I remember, Lord I remember, Lord I remember
(Night moves) ha, ha, ooh-hoo
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Uh huh, uh huh
I remember, I remember