Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Keterian 

Cover art for Chicago Seemed Tired Last Night lyrics by Hold Steady, The

I agree with neonlights. To me, this song is, in both form and lyrics, the best summary of THS as a band. It's chock-full of intricate references to other music, Catholicism, and their own songs, and the second stanza could easily be the band's mission statement. This isn't my favorite THS song by any stretch, but it perfectly encapsulates what's so great about this band.