109 Jennifer was only a bystander at that time.

Jennifer was only a bystander at that time.

Here the speaker's focus is solely on who was in charge.
my candle burns at both ends
BOTH is the word that carries the new news for the listener

Incorrect. In this example, the only word that is “new” is “both”--I am assuming that everyone has a

It will not last the night WILL

but ah my foes and oh my friends - FOES FRIENDS
 I want everyone, foes and friends to know that I am devoting everything to...

It gives a lovely light!

LOVELY  It expresses the thrill of the "moment".