I like to dance all night
It summons the day
That's how I play
Yeah that's how I play

I said who are you
No matter who you are
So we dance all night
And dance all day

I say
I say

We're gonna fuel the fire
We're 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

I'm on a hunt to kill
I'm gonna skin the hide
A yelp and scream
And away I ride

I'll never top this view
I'll never fall aground
It's all for you
For what you found

I say
I say
I say
I say

It's gonna take your hand
It's gonna drive you home
It's gonna keep on, keep on, keep on
And then forever roam


Lyrics submitted by Rafael Moliv

Manhattan Lyrics as written by Jared Followill Caleb Followill

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    Yeah, it's definitely "Gonna stoke it up" not smoke.

    And I'm positive it's: "Who needs avenues? Who needs reservoirs? We're gonna show this town how to kiss these stars."

    I agree with the Native American theory, but also think it's just about having a good time out in the country, without the restrictions of living in a city.

    You can't have campfires legally in cities, and the whole "Who needs avenues? Who needs reservoirs? We're gonna show this town how to kiss these stars." makes it pretty obvious to me.

    I can't believe this doesn't have more comments haha, it's my absolute favorite on the album, since I have some Native American heritage and live way out in the country.

    Revelry is a close second favorite.

    The Kings of Leon are in my top 5 bands of all time.

    noiamnotwhereibelongon June 09, 2010   Link

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