Nightwatchman Lyrics

Lyric discussion by RoseLilac 

Cover art for Nightwatchman lyrics by Tom Petty

I haven't been a night watchMAN (am a woman), but I was an overnight cashier in the past. I basically acted as the security person, without a gun. This song reminds me of the creepy and lonely feelings. It could be scary if customers were aggressive and rude. Some were drunk/high and wanted to tell me about their problems and drama. There were quiet nights. I would read a newspaper, walk around the store, look at stuff that I might buy later. It's not a job that I would like to do again, though.