Discover the story of the song > San Francisco Nights – eric burdon and the animals

The song is about San Francisco at night, and how it's a beautiful city. The protagonist talks about how some people might not understand the song if they aren't from Europe, but if they come to San Francisco they might. It's a warm night and the walls and minds are moving. Angels are singing and people are wearing blue jeans and riding motorcycles. The protagonist says they weren't born there but they might die there because there's no place left to go. The song also mentions a cop who seems angry, but they say everyone feels alright on nights like this.