One More Night
Atlantis Lyrics


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You and I go hard at each other like we′re going to war
You and I go rough, we keep throwing things and slamming the door
You and I get so damn dysfunctional, we start keeping score
You and I get sick, yeah I know that we can't do this no more

But baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
Yeah I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo
And now I′m feeling stupid, feeling stupid crawling back to you

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I'll only stay with you one more night
And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night
Try to tell you no but my body keeps on telling you yes
Try to tell you stop but your lipstick got me so out of breath
I′ll be waking up in the morning probably hating myself
And I′ll be waking up feeling satisfied but guilty as hell

But baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
And I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo
And now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid crawling back to you

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I′ll only stay with you one more night
And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night

Yeah baby give me one more night
Yeah baby give me one more night
Yeah baby give me one more night

Baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
And I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I′ll only stay with you one more night
And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night
(Yeah baby give me one more night)

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I′ll only stay with you one more night




And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "One More Night" by Atlantis describe a dysfunctional and volatile relationship, where the two partners argue, fight, and slam doors, but find it impossible to let go of each other. The singer is aware that the relationship is toxic, but the physical attraction and the addiction to the other person are too strong to resist, even if it means feeling stupid or guilty.


The chorus is a repetition of the promise to leave after one final night, but the verses highlight the conflicting emotions and desires that make it difficult to keep that promise. The metaphor of a tattoo is used twice to describe how the other person has left a permanent mark on the singer's body, emphasizing the physical and emotional attachment between them. The lines "Try to tell you no but my body keeps on telling you yes/Try to tell you stop but your lipstick got me so out of breath" depict the struggle between the rational mind and the impulsive, sensual impulses.


Overall, "One More Night" reflects the complex psychology of a troubled relationship, where the need for love, passion, and connection clashes with the need for stability, sanity, and self-respect.


Line by Line Meaning

You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war
We argue aggressively like enemies


You and I go rough, we keep throwing things and slamming the door
Our fights turn physical and we storm out


You and I get so damn dysfunctional, we start keeping score
Our relationship is unhealthy and we start tracking our fights


You and I get sick, yeah I know that we can't do this no more
I recognize that our toxic relationship needs to end


But baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
Despite knowing better, you pull me back in with your charm


Yeah I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
I ignore my better judgement and give into my emotions


Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo
I can't shake my feelings for you, they're a permanent fixture


And now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid crawling back to you
I regret giving in and coming back to our toxic relationship


So I cross my heart and I hope to die that I'll only stay with you one more night
I make a promise to myself to leave after one more night with you


And I know I said it a million times but I'll only stay with you one more night
I've said this before, but I mean it this time


Try to tell you no but my body keeps on telling you yes
I try to resist, but my physical attraction to you is too strong


Try to tell you stop but your lipstick got me so out of breath
Your kiss is irresistible and takes my breath away


I'll be waking up in the morning probably hating myself
I know I'll regret staying the next morning


And I'll be waking up feeling satisfied but guilty as hell
I'll have a moment of pleasure, but will feel terrible about it


Baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
You have a way of drawing me back in after we fight


Yeah baby give me one more night
I give into your request for one more night together


So I cross my heart and I hope to die that I'll only stay with you one more night
I make a promise to myself to leave after one more night with you


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm, likely referring to physical attraction


So I cross my heart and I hope to die that I'll only stay with you one more night
I make a promise to myself to leave after one more night with you




Writer(s): Max Martin, Johan Karl Schuster, Adam Noah Levine, Savan Harish Kotecha

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