After Don Cherry's death in 1995, Eagle-Eye moved to Stockholm with his girlfriend, and he began to focus on songwriting. He soon recorded 'Desireless' (1997), and it became a hit across Scandinavia and the rest of Europe, with an American release coming in 1998. "Save Tonight" proved a major hit, and made Cherry into an international star. His second album came in 2000 (titled 'Living in the Present Future') and was remixed for the States (where it was released as 'Present/Future'), but it saw disappointing sales. Cherry's success has waxed and waned since his late 90s heyday
Save Tonight
Eagle-Eye Cherry Lyrics
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'Cause all we need is candlelight
You and me, and a bottle of wine
Gonna hold you tonight, uh, yeah
Well, we know I'm going away
And how I wish, I wish it weren't so
So take this wine and drink with me
Let's delay our misery
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
There's a log on the fire
And it burns like me for you
Tomorrow comes with one desire
To take me away, oh, it's true
It ain't easy to say goodbye
Darlin', please, don't start to cry
'Cause, girl, you know I've got to go, oh
And, Lord, I wish it wasn't so
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Tomorrow comes to take me away
I wish that I, that I could stay
But, girl, you know I've got to go, oh
And, Lord, I wish it wasn't so
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Save tonight
And fight the break of dawn
Come tomorrow
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Tomorrow I'll be gone
Save tonight
Save tonight
Save tonight
Save tonight
Oh, that's right
Save tonight
Save tonight
The song "Save Tonight" by Eagle-Eye Cherry is a classic and a fan favorite. It is a song about two people who are spending the night together, knowing that one of them is leaving in the morning. The idea behind the song is to enjoy the present moment, and not focus on the future since it is uncertain. The lyrics are soulful and melancholic, capturing the essence of love and longing, making it incredibly moving.
The lines "go on and close the curtains, 'cause all we need is candlelight, you and me, and a bottle of wine, gonna hold you tonight" depicts the couple in the act of celebrating the present moment, trying to forget the future. The following lines, "well, we know I'm going away, and how I wish, I wish it weren't so, so take this wine and drink with me, let's delay our misery" portrays the lovers' pain of separation, and how they try to make the most of it, by living in the moment. The chorus, "save tonight, and fight the break of dawn, come tomorrow, tomorrow I'll be gone" emphasizes on the feeling of impending doom, and how they want to hold onto the present moment as long as they can.
Overall, the song is bittersweet and captures the essence of love and heartbreak. The lyrics are poetic, and the music complements it perfectly, making it an absolute masterpiece.
Line by Line Meaning
Go on and close the curtains
Let's dim the lights and create an intimate atmosphere.
'Cause all we need is candlelight
Dim lighting is enough for us to set the mood.
You and me, and a bottle of wine
It's just the two of us and some wine to enjoy each other's company.
Gonna hold you tonight, uh, yeah
I am going to embrace you tonight.
Well, we know I'm going away
We are aware that I will be leaving soon.
And how I wish, I wish it weren't so
I really wish I could stay, but I have to go.
So take this wine and drink with me
Let's drink the wine together before I leave.
Let's delay our misery
Let's enjoy this moment and forget about the sorrow of the impending separation.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
And fight the break of dawn
Let's stay up all night and make the most of our time together.
Come tomorrow
When tomorrow comes and I have to leave.
Tomorrow I'll be gone
I won't be here with you when tomorrow comes.
There's a log on the fire
There is a piece of wood burning in the fireplace.
And it burns like me for you
The log burns passionately, just like my love for you.
Tomorrow comes with one desire
Tomorrow comes with the sole intention of taking me away from you.
To take me away, oh, it's true
It's true that tomorrow will take me away from you.
It ain't easy to say goodbye
Saying goodbye is never easy.
Darlin', please, don't start to cry
Please, don't cry, my love.
'Cause, girl, you know I've got to go, oh
You know I have to leave, even though it hurts.
And, Lord, I wish it wasn't so
I wish I didn't have to leave.
Tomorrow comes to take me away
Tomorrow is coming to take me away from you.
I wish that I, that I could stay
I wish I could stay with you forever.
Save tonight
Let's make the most of tonight and cherish it.
And fight the break of dawn
Let's stay up all night and make the most of our time together.
Come tomorrow
When tomorrow comes.
Tomorrow I'll be gone
I won't be here with you when tomorrow comes.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
And fight the break of dawn
Let's stay up all night and make the most of our time together.
Come tomorrow
When tomorrow comes.
Tomorrow I'll be gone
I won't be here with you when tomorrow comes.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
Oh, that's right
Yes, indeed, let's save tonight and make it unforgettable.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
Save tonight
Let's make tonight special and memorable.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eagle-Eye Lanoo Cherry
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