I want to walk with you, talk with you all night long
And there's no better time than tonight
When I get you under the stars above
Put your lips to mine with your kiss of fire. Oh yeah
Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire

I want to date with you would be great with you baby tonight
When I get you into my arms tonight everything's gonna turn out right
Put your lips to mine with your kiss of fire. Oh yeah
Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire

Well all the time I waisted baby be my steady date
I want to make up for lost time. Tonight I just can't wait
Put your lips to mine with your kiss of fire. Oh yeah
Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire

Well all the time I waisted baby be my steady date
I want to make up for lost time. Tonight I just can't wait
Put your lips to mine with your kiss of fire. Oh yeah
Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire

Well all the time I waisted baby be my steady date
I want to make up for lost time. Tonight I just can't wait
Put your lips to mine with your kiss of fire. Oh yeah
Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire

Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire
Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the Stray Cats' song "My One Desire" are a declaration of the singer's passion for someone special. He longs to spend the night walking and talking with this person, and he knows that there's no better time than tonight to do so. Under the stars, he imagines finally being able to kiss this person with a "kiss of fire." The singer reiterates his desire to be with this person tonight, as it's his one desire.

The lyrics reflect not only a sense of urgency but also a sense of regret. The singer admits that he's wasted time, and he wants to make up for it by spending time with this person. He doesn't want to miss out on any more opportunities to be with them, and he's willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's intensity and passion for this person, highlighting just how important they are to him.

Overall, the lyrics to "My One Desire" are a heartfelt plea for someone's affection, with a sense of urgency and regret woven in. The singer knows that tonight is the night he needs to make his move, and he's not going to let anything stand in his way.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to walk with you, talk with you all night long
I desire to spend my entire night with you, conversing and walking together.

And there's no better time than tonight
Tonight is the perfect night to make our desires come true.

When I get you under the stars above
When we are under the starry sky above, I feel at my happiest.

Put your lips to mine with your kiss of fire. Oh yeah
When you passionately kiss me with warmth, I feel alive.

Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire
My ultimate longing and ambition for tonight is to be with you, my sweetheart.

Well all the time I waisted baby be my steady date
I have wasted a lot of time without you, but tonight you are my only true companion.

I want to make up for lost time. Tonight I just can't wait
I am eager to make up for the lost time and be with you tonight.

Just to be with you baby tonight is my one desire
My ultimate longing and ambition for tonight is to be with you, my beloved.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BURNETTE

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