I Won't Spend Another Night Alone
The Ataris Lyrics
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The lights below...they spell out your name.
You're comfort on my mind and you're with me all the time.
And lot's of feeling that I can't explain.
I won't spend another night alone.
Out of every girl I meet, no other can compete
I'd ditch em all for a night with you.
I know you don't believe you mean this much to me
But I promise you that you do.
If I had one wish this is what it would be
I'd ask you to spend all your time with me,
That we'd be together forever.
We'd buy a small house in south central L.A.
Raise lots of kids then we'd both join a gang
Just as long as we're together.
The things you make me want to do
I'd rob a quik-e-mart for you
I'd go to the pound and let all the cats go free
Just as long as you'd be with me.
The Ataris's song I Won't Spend Another Night Alone is a song about the intense love and desire that the singer has for someone special. He sees a star in the sky, and the lights below spell out the name of the person he loves. She is always on his mind, and he feels things he can't explain. He can't bear the thought of spending another night alone, and he knows that she means the world to him. He would do anything to be with her, and he dreams of a life together where they can be happy forever, even if it means living in south central L.A. and joining a gang.
The lyrics of the song are poetic and romantic, with a touch of humor thrown in. The singer uses hyperbole to express his love, saying that he would rob a quick-e-mart and set all the cats free, just to be with her. The song captures the feelings of an intense, all-consuming love that is hard to put into words.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the intense feelings of love and desire that can consume us. It speaks to the power of love to motivate us to take risks, and to the desire for connection and intimacy that is so essential to the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
A star up in the sky goes slowly passing by,
The world is moving on without me, but I am lost in thoughts of you.
The lights below...they spell out your name.
Every mundane detail of the world around me reminds me of you.
You're comfort on my mind and you're with me all the time.
Thinking of you brings me peace and I can't escape thoughts of you even when I try.
And lot's of feeling that I can't explain.
My emotions for you are too complex to put into words.
I won't spend another night alone.
I need you in my life, and I won't be able to stand another night without you.
Out of every girl I meet, no other can compete
I've been with a lot of girls, but none of them compare to you.
I'd ditch em all for a night with you.
I would give up everyone else for a chance to be with you.
I know you don't believe you mean this much to me
You might not realize it, but you are incredibly important to me.
But I promise you that you do.
Trust me when I say that I am telling you the truth.
If I had one wish this is what it would be
If I could have anything in the world, this is what I would choose.
I'd ask you to spend all your time with me,
I want to be with you all the time.
That we'd be together forever.
I want us to be together for the rest of our lives.
We'd buy a small house in south central L.A.
We could start a life together anywhere, as long as we're together.
Raise lots of kids then we'd both join a gang
I am happy to do anything with you, even something unconventional or dangerous.
Just as long as we're together.
As long as we are together, nothing else matters.
The things you make me want to do
Being with you brings out a side of me I never knew existed.
I'd rob a quik-e-mart for you
I would risk anything for your happiness.
I'd go to the pound and let all the cats go free
I'm willing to do something foolish or silly if it means making you smile.
Just as long as you'd be with me.
As long as you are with me, nothing else matters.
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: KRIS ROE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lucilamartinessilva8672
A star up in the sky goes slowly passing by,
The lights below... they spell out your name.
You're comfort on my mind and you're with me all the time.
And lots of feelings that I can't explain.
I won't spend another night alone.
I won't spend another night alone
Out of every girl I meet, no other can compete
I'd ditch 'em all for a night with you.
I know you don't believe you mean this much to me
But I promise you that you do.
I won't spend another night alone.
I won't spend another night alone
If I had one wish this is what it would be...
I'd ask you to spend all your time here with me,
And we'd be together forever.
We'd buy a small house in south central L.A.
Raise lots of kids then we'd both join a gang
Just as long as we're together.
The things you make me wanna do
I'd rob a quik-e-mart for you
I'd go to the pound and let all the cats go free
Just as long as you'd be with me.
I won't spend another night alone.
I won't spend another night alone
@xarphan1017
This was one of my favorite songs growing up. For all those who have heard this song, or like it, keep on listening
@mouserat2760
Got a Kung Fu Records compilation when I was maybe 16 or 17 with some tracks by the Ataris, Vandals and a 3rd band that escapes me. This song was my fave by far and influenced me to give pop punk or power pop a chance. Over 15 years later and this song still kills it
@hanghang8693
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@PaulReinhard
Ah yes. The one that got away in high school. Listening to this is a bitter sweet feeling. If any of my old band mates reads this, I love you all. It was the best time of my life.
@poopbutt7804
when I was a baby this was the song my dad carried me down the isle to in his wedding
@evilrobotchris
So you know I came to this song to have a good laugh about high school, but I read this and cried. Thank you, sincerely.
@RobH1093
This album is one of the few that makes up the soundtrack to my life
@jbones2202
Rob Horrocks I completely agree. I'm there too dude!
@jzm5008
they came to penn state. and i shouted out to play this song, and he was like "really? okay, what's your name" and he dedicated this to me. i died. amazing band. best song. love the ataris!
@BikesAndBatallas
I went to UPenn; my freshman girlfriend was extremely creeped out by Kris, who apparently (I believe her) tried his best to hook up with her after a NFG show.