Crowds that scream at superstars
Where bouncers show their battle scars
I've been the first to sign on every wall
Down the road and round the bend
We pray to god it never ends
I've been, I've seen, we've screamed to everyone

We'll see you at the show
If you don't come we'll never know
You stand off in the back
You still stand out while you're wearing black
You jump onto the bus
And ride around with all of us
We'll go out onto the town
And light it up 'til we burn it down

After hours and alcohol
Every club, we've seen 'em all
As long as we don't need to stand in line
Party scenes and billboard dreams
The ladies love those limousines
You know were gonna show up every time

Well see you at the show
If you don't come we'll never know
You stand off in the back
You still stand out while your wearing black
You jump onto the bus
And ride around with all of us
We'll go out on the town
And light it up 'til we burn it down
(burn it down)

Crowds that scream at superstars
Where bouncers show their battle scars
I've been the first to sign on every wall
Down the road and round the bend
We pray to god it never ends
I've been, I've seen, we've screamed to everyone

We'll see you at the show
If you don't come we'll never know
You stand off in the back
You still stand out while you're wearing black
You jump onto the bus
And ride around with all of us
We'll go out onto the town
And light it up 'til we burn it down
(burn it down)
Light it up 'til we burn it down
(you know were gonna)
Light it up till we burn it down


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See You at the Show Lyrics as written by Michael Kroeger Chad Kroeger

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    This song is basically about a band who picks up prostitutes and does drugs. "Light it up till we burn it down" and "Party scenes and bimbo dreams" Basically, they think that since they're living the high life, they don't have to take their career seriously. They're thinking "Hey, we're popular, let's party!" So they go out to parties, get drunk, do drugs, and hang out with "ladies of the night". "Light it up till we burn it down" basically meanst that they're going to keep lighting that match and smokin that weed until they burn it down, or get caught, or ruin their career. They're going to keep going until the very end.

    mb20rox111on November 05, 2004   Link
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    love it.

    it's all about living the high life of the rich and famous, just living it up until they have to give it up.

    It rocks. Chad's voice is amazing =)

    iheartspillcanvason December 09, 2005   Link
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    Introducing a new woman into his life. Come along, I'll show you what we are all about. Damn your georgeous, I can still see you from upon stage. Theres a bit more to this life than just show.

    ads82on December 26, 2005   Link
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    great song but to

    mb20rox111 "This song is basically about a band who picks up prostitutes and does drugs. "Light it up till we burn it down" and "Party scenes and bimbo dreams" Basically, they think that since they're living the high life, they don't have to take their career seriously. They're thinking "Hey, we're popular, let's party!" So they go out to parties, get drunk, do drugs, and hang out with "ladies of the night". "Light it up till we burn it down" basically meanst that they're going to keep lighting that match and smokin that weed until they burn it down, or get caught, or ruin their career. They're going to keep going until the very end."

    First of all, the line you put "Light it up till we burn it down" and "Party scenes and bimbo dreams" has a incorrect word. Here's the entire verse.

    "After hours and alcohol Every club, we've seen em all As long as we don't need to stand in line Party scenes and billboard dreams The ladies love those limousines You know they're gonna show up every time" Light it up till we burn it down does sound like they're referring to drug use but Bimbo dreams? did you even see this site's lyrics? Just a random guys nitpicking. Feel free to ignore me/ call me a Nutter.

    Johnman987on December 30, 2005   Link
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    Disapointing I thought it was about a gang going from club to club. With one of them trying to make a girl come with them (the kind of goth/reject/serious girl who never go out of her room(the ''goth''is used as:''wearing black with white make up'', no offence meant to anyone))

    You stand off in the back You still stand out while you're wearing black Jump onto the bus And ride around with all of us

    ... I'm disapointed

    TheEyeIsBlindon January 17, 2006   Link
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    I think you are all anayzing this song to death...They're famous now. They party. End of story.

    randamanaeon February 07, 2006   Link
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    This song is a tribute to the loyal fans of nickelback and them saying they'll see us at their show

    Silversideon June 01, 2006   Link
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    When I first heard it, it sounded like another way to advertise their concerts.

    I've been the first to sign on everyone - They do autographs We pray to god it never ends - They need fans, or they won't be famous

    We'll see you at the show - They're expecting you

    If you don't come, we'll never know - They have so many fans they won't be able to tell who is there and who isn't

    You stand off in the back/You still stand out while you're wearing black - Even if you're at the back of the crowd, they'll still see SOMEONE standing there

    Jump onto the bus/And ride around with all of us/We'll go out on the town - Go party with them, despite what you think, some stars do like to party with fans

    And light it up 'til we burn it down - Light up the stage (not a joint - though many people do smoke at concerts)

    I know it's not an advertisement, but I want to give you examples as to why I thought this so you wouldn't be all "You're stupidzer hahaHA, go to hellzerz... LoLL!!!"

    Seriously, first time I heard it that's what I thought. I wasn't even really listening. Now I think it's about their lives.

    The_Drummers_Angelon June 04, 2006   Link
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    Song Meaning

    It's about Nickelback's rise to fame and the lifestyle of being a rockstar. (Sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll.) I don't understand why Nickelback gets so much hate...they're very good songwriters.

    IronMaidenGirlon March 25, 2017   Link

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