Living Life In The Night

The song "Living Life In The Night" by Cheriimoya presents a narrative of someone who is caught in a cycle of survival, where the night becomes a metaphor for a life of struggle and uncertainty. The repetition of the phrase "Lord knows and I think I know it too sometimes" suggests a shared understanding between the narrator and a higher power of the hardships faced. The line "Everytime and they reachin' out for what's mine" implies a constant battle to protect what little the narrator has from others who may be trying to take it away.

The chorus, "I've been awake for days, so we out living life in the night / Pray to God, man I hope I don't die," conveys a sense of desperation and the relentless nature of the narrator's life. The mention of being awake for days suggests a hyper-vigilant state, possibly due to the need to fend off threats or the inability to find peace. The prayer not to die in the night underscores the danger and unpredictability of their existence.

The verse that speaks of "Two, two, two bedrooms, seven little childs, can't be right" paints a picture of overcrowding and poverty, while the line about the narrator's brother in prison adds another layer of hardship and family struggle. The desire to see a smile and the bleak outlook of not seeing oneself live past 35 years old highlight a life of limited hope and joy. The song, through its haunting lyrics, captures the essence of a life lived on the edge, where each night is a fight for survival and each day is a victory in itself.