Story Behind The Song
Working the coffee house circuit in N Y C was tough. Crowds were rowdy, very loud, sometimes with too much to drink, and very disrespectful to performers. One special night one performer broke through the noise and silenced the crowd. They listened and they loved the performance. but the performer did not hang around after the song ended. The singer left the club having accomplished the goal set-to win the crowd's respect.
Song Description
A young singer begins to perform but the crowd is rowdy and pays no attention. Rather than walk off the stage, the performer continues to sing and reaches down deep to give a tremendous crowd pleasing performance after which the singer just leaves.
| Song Length |
2:49 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Moving |
Subject |
Musician, Theater |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Joel, Elton John |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Tonight I watched a singer sing a song
The people in the crowd listened
But not for very long
Some walked out and some remained
The singer carried on in vain
The song was lost the night was gone
The singer stood there all alone
I never dreamed a night could last so long
Tonight I watched a singer sing a song
And from the dark upon the stage
The singer stirred inside a cage
And lit the darkness all around
With penetrating soulful sounds
Strange and haunting melodies
Words sung warm and tenderly
A soul laid bare for all to see
The crowd was up and on its feet
Applause rang out from everywhere
The lights went dark
The stage was bare
The singer was no longer there
The singer was no longer there
I never dreamed a night could last so long
Tonight I watched a singer sing a song
Tonight I watched a singer sing a song