Give Me Tonight
Adore Delano Lyrics
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I hear crying in the darkness
And though I act like I cannot hear
The situation is very clear
A girl who's trying to tell her guy
The time has come that they say goodbye
And his answer tears my heart apart
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl I'll just forget you
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you
Give me tonight
Walking with you through the park
Now it's my voice in the darkness
Just like the girl trying to tell her guy
I'm telling you we must say goodbye
I can't believe when I hear once more
The very words that were said before
Come from deep within your broken heart
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl I'll just forget you
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you
Give me tonight
Give me tonight
Give me tonight
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Gimme
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl I'll just forget you
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you
Give me tonight
Give me tonight
Give me tonight
Adore Delano’s song “Give Me Tonight” is about a couple who are facing a difficult time in their relationship, and the male partner is trying to convince the girl to spend one more night with him before she leaves him. The lyrics narrate a walk through the park, where the male partner first notices a girl sobbing, trying to break up with her boyfriend. However, when the male partner hears the girl's boyfriend’s response, he tears up because he has said the same thing himself. Later on, Delano speaks directly to her partner, saying they must also say goodbye. She puts forth the same request as the girl she had previously overheard: "Give me tonight, if you don’t wanna stay, girl, I'll just forget you. You'll see I'm right. You won't get to go away. Love ain't gonna let you. Give me tonight."
The song explores the complex nature of relationships and how difficult it can be to let go, even when the relationship is hurting. The man in the song recognises that he and his partner are facing significant issues, but he tries to convince her to stay for one more night, assuming that if they can just spend more time together, she might change her mind. Delano's decision to speak directly to her partner, however, indicates that she is now in the second girl's role, trying to convince her partner to stay. The lyrics are heartbreaking as they describe the pain of a relationship that is failing, and the desperation of wanting to hold on to love, even when it has become toxic.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking sadly through the park
I am walking slowly while feeling upset in the park
I hear crying in the darkness
I perceive someone crying in the absence of light
And though I act like I cannot hear
Though I pretend not to hear, I do sense the cries
The situation is very clear
It is evident that something is wrong
A girl who’s trying to tell her guy
A lady who attempts to express herself to her partner
The time has come that they say goodbye
It is time for them to part ways
And his answer tears my heart apart
His response breaks my heart
Give me tonight
Please give me this evening
Then if you don’t wanna stay
If you do not wish to remain with me thereafter,
Girl I’ll just forget you
I will forget about you, lady
You’ll see I’m right
You will acknowledge that I am correct
You won’t get to go away
You will not be able to depart
Love ain’t gonna let you
Love will prevent you from leaving
Walking with you through the park
Strolling in the park with you
Now it’s my voice in the darkness
It is now my voice that echoes in the stillness
Just like the girl trying to tell her guy
Similar to the lady who attempts to communicate with her fellow
I’m telling you we must say goodbye
I'm letting you know that we have to bid farewell
I can’t believe when I hear once more
I cannot fathom when I hear the same thing again
The very words that were said before
The identical expressions from the past
Come from deep within your broken heart
Originating from your wounded heart
Give me tonight (x12)
Please give me this evening (repeated)
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: CHRIS BARBOSA, EDWARD CHISOLM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
KuriKara
Walkin' sadly through the park
I hear cryin' in the darkness
And though I act like I cannot hear
The situation is very clear
A girl who's trying to tell her guy
The time has come that they say goodbye
And his answer tears my heart apart
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl, I'll just forget you
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you
Walkin' with you through the park
Now it's my voice in the darkness
Just like that girl tryin' to tell her guy
I'm telling you we must say goodbye
I can't believe when I hear once more
The very words that were said before
Come from deep within your broken heart
Your voice echoes in the dark
Your voice echoes in the dark
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl, I'll just forget you
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you (I give you one more night)
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl, I'll just forget you
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you (I'll give you one more night)
His voice echoes in the darkness
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl, I'll just forget you
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl, I'll just forget you (Yes, I'll give you one more night)
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you (Love, love ain't gonna let you go)
Give me tonight (One more night)
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl, I'll just forget you (I give you one more night)
You'll see I'm right (I give you one more night)
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you (Love, love ain't gonna let you go)
Give me tonight
Then if you don't wanna stay
Girl, I'll just forget you (I give you one more night)
You'll see I'm right
You won't get to go away
Love ain't gonna let you ('Cause love ain't gonna let you no-oh)
Just one more night
Just one more night
Oooh, baby yeah
mascottie
Definitely the most musically talented from Drag Race. This is legit music, unlike a lot of the others
Gabi1212
Jinkx also has immense talent
mascottie
That's true!
mascottie
True!
Matthew J.
You mean ALL the others!
Max Martinez
Umm this is a remake song. And the original is better
Jack Andrew
Adore is such a talented performer. Can you imagine how cool it would be if she was recognized on a much grander scale? Certainly something new to the music realm.
Tempered Storm
It's not every day someone can take a soulful, passionate power track from the 80s and make it his/her own. This is my favorite song from you and my favorite version of the song.
Tamau Roget
Oh, thought this was an original!
Tempered Storm
@Tamau Roget It was originally sung by Shannon in 1983. Adore Delano has earned the respect of singing this song as if she were the original artist. She is THAT good.