In this melancholic ballad, the protagonist grapples with the agony of seeing his former lover with another man. The recurring phrase "Here comes the night" symbolizes the onset of emotional darkness and loneliness that envelops him as he witnesses scenes of his past love now shared with someone else. His observations reveal not only his jealousy and inability to move on but also a profound sense of betrayal, as he perceives similarities in her current relationship that mirror their past intimacy. The song poignantly captures the universal theme of heartbreak and the difficulty of letting go, underscoring how love lost can haunt one's memories, especially under the cloak of nightfall.
