I fell in love with a ghost
Out, under the moonlight
You took my hand and held me close
For once I was alright
I cried and the tears fell from my eyes
Like a waterfall
And I swear I could feel you in my arms
But there was no one there at all
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
Whoa oh oh oh
It's tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
I tossed and turned in the end
With no one to talk to
I searched again and again
But I never found you
I cried and the tears fell from my eyes
Like a waterfall
And I swear I could feel you in my arms
But there was no one there at all
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
Whoa oh oh oh
I'm gonna be up all night, whoa oh oh oh
I'm gonna be up all night
I don't wanna say goodbye
Its tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
Whoa oh oh oh
I'm gonna be up all night, whoa oh oh oh
I'm gonna be up all night
I don't wanna say goodbye
Its tearing me up inside
I just can't get you off my mind
You were my clarity, I swear
All alone in a daydream
Yeah there was magic in the air
And you were right here beside me
Held down like an angel with no wings
I wanna fly again
I just can't get you off my mind
And now I'm gonna be up all night
(Gonna be up all night)
(And now I'm gonna be up all night)
A whisper on the air
Made my heart rate fall
When I heard you call
And I swear, I could hear your voice in my ear
But there was no one there at all
Lyrics Page
Up All Night
989 views
Jul 23, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Owl City's 'Up All Night' is a dreamy pop song about longing for a lost love that feels almost like a ghost. The narrator describes sleepless nights, tears, and the haunting sense of a presence that isn't there. While the lyrics touch on themes of searching and emotional pain, they do not reference God, faith, or Christian beliefs. The song is a secular love ballad about heartache and memory, not a Christian worship or inspirational piece.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team