Manhattan

Kings of Leon · Only By The Night [2008]

I like to dance all night

Summons the day

But that's how I play

Yeah that's how I play

I said who are you

Don't matter who you are

Just saw you dance all night

And dance all day

I say

I say

We're gonna build a fire

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

We're gonna hunt to kill

Gonna skin the hide

A yelp and scream

And away I ride

And every drop that spills

On every plot of ground

It's all for you

For what you found

I say

I say

I say

I say

It's gonna take your head

And gonna drive you home

It's gonna keep on, keep on, keep on

And then forever roam

Manhattan - Kings of Leon

Released in 2008 on the album Only By The Night, 'Manhattan' is a defining track in the discography of Kings of Leon. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of Southern rock and alternative rock, characterized by its driving rhythm and anthemic chorus. As a staple of their early work, the recording helped solidify their reputation as a major force in the rock genre during that era. Its enduring popularity stems from its catchy melody and the band's ability to craft high-energy performances that resonate with live audiences worldwide.