Party Lights
Janis Ian · Other Songs - Janis Ian
is there anybody here tonight?
Doesn't anybody have a light?
Party lights
Champagne and caviar
cocaine and Shalimar
Don't push too far
your party lights
People tell me that
I'm fading fast
but I can't last
the whole night through
Everybody now
it's closing time
I can't find my way to you
don't lose your head
Remember all those things
your mama said
but every vampire here appears well-fed
You look half-dead
They like you, kid
Party games
somebody pinned a needle in me
and I went insane
Walking on the edge of the line
in the driving rain
I felt no pain
It's a hell of a game
People tell me
there's an end to this
but one last kiss
turns into two
Everybody can't leave now
i don't know how
to make it through
Heady wine
moving too slow for me
can't keep time
watching the silent movie
for a sign
in my prime
heady wine
You move too slow
I'm drowning- don't let go
I'm drowning- can't say no
keep it low
hell of a show
People tell me that
I'm fading fast
but I can't last
the whole night trough
Everybody now
it's closing time
I can't find
my way to you
Party Lights
Janis Ian's 'Party Lights' stands as a defining track from her early solo career, capturing the vibrant energy and introspective nature of her work in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The song reflects Ian's signature ability to blend folk sensibilities with a sharp, observational edge, often exploring themes of youth, social dynamics, and personal identity. Recorded during a period when she was establishing herself as a significant voice in American folk and rock, the piece showcases her distinctive vocal style and songwriting prowess. While specific album placements vary in historical records, the track remains a staple of her discography, illustrating her commitment to authentic storytelling and musical innovation that would influence countless artists in the genre.