Story Behind The Song

Personal experience

Song Description

recognizing the futility of weekend partying

Lyrics

Jose's drinking wine, hiding behind his glass
Joanne is a-pourin', trying to make a pass.
My eye's occupied by a blonde in the corner
Who keeps shying away from every guy
Trying to make it for her

Chorus:
It's just another party night, another happy celebration,
Another reason to escape from the lives we lead.
It's just another lonely sight, another false rejuvenation,
Another laugh to cover up the love we need.

Some more friends arrive. " The more the merrier", they always say.
"It's so nice to see you! How's the job and the play?"
Old Jim is a-smilin' while he's discussing the problems
Of the world with Pam, and his life in the Army,
And what a mess it was in 'Nam