Nightcall – English Lyrics

• By: Kavinsky
• Album: 1986

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a sonic journey with Kavinsky's "Nightcall," a masterclass in synthwave that invites you to understand its unique musical language. Through its atmospheric production, 80s-inspired synth textures, and evocative vocal interplay, you can explore how sound creates a mood, tells a story, and captures the essence of retro-futurism. This song is special for its ability to convey a deep narrative and emotional landscape without explicit lyrical complexity, offering a rich experience for those keen to decode music's evocative power.

[English]

I'm giving you a night call to tell you how I feel

I want to drive you through the night, down the hills

I'm gonna tell you something you don't want to hear

I'm gonna show you where it's dark, but has no fear

There's something inside you

It's hard to explain

They're talking about you boy

But you're still the same

I'm giving you a night call to tell you how I feel

I want to drive you through the night, down the hills

I'm gonna tell you something you don't want to hear

I'm gonna show you where it's dark, but has no fear

There's something inside you

It's hard to explain

They're talking about you boy

But you're still the same

There's something inside you

It's hard to explain

They're talking about you boy

But you're still the same

There's something inside you

It's hard to explain

They're talking about you boy

But you're still the same

There's something inside you (something inside you)

It's hard to explain

They're talking about you boy (talking about you)

But you're still the same

There's something inside you (something inside you)

It's hard to explain

They're talking about you boy (talking about you)

But you're still the same

There's something inside you

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each twenty-four hours; the time between evening and morning.
call /kɔːl/ A1	noun - a sound or shout to attract attention; a brief visit; a telephone conversation. verb - to shout or make a sound to attract attention; to contact someone by telephone.
feel /fiːl/ A1	verb - to experience an emotion or a physical sensation; to touch or be aware of something by touching.
drive /draɪv/ A1	verb - to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
hills /hɪl/ A1	noun - a naturally raised area of land, not as high as a mountain.
tell /tel/ A1	verb - to communicate information, a story, or a fact to someone.
hear /hɪər/ A1	verb - to perceive sound with your ears.
show /ʃəʊ/ A1	verb - to make something visible or known.
dark /dɑːk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light. noun - the absence of light.
fear /fɪər/ A2	noun - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. verb - to be afraid of someone or something.
something /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ A1	noun - an unspecified or unknown thing; an important or remarkable thing.
inside /ɪnˈsaɪd/ B1	adjective - relating to the inner part of something; secret or private. noun - the inner part of something.
hard /hɑːd/ A1	adjective - solid, firm, and difficult to break or bend; difficult to do or understand.
explain /ɪkˈspleɪn/ A2	verb - to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it.
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak in order to give information or express ideas or feelings; to communicate with someone. noun - a conversation or discussion; a speech or lecture.
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child or young man.
same /seɪm/ A1	adjective - exactly like another or each other; not different. noun - an identical thing or person (often used with 'the').
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something.
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to hand something to someone so that they can hold or own it; to provide something.