Shadows Of The Night
Benatar Pat Lyrics
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So baby take my hand, you'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
You said, oh girl, it's a cold world
When you keep it all to yourself
I said, you can't hide on the inside
Ransom my heart, but baby don't look back
'Cause we got nobody else
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby take my hand, it'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
You know that sometimes, it feels like
It's all moving way too fast
Use every alibi and words you deny
That love ain't meant to last
You can cry tough baby, it's all right
You can let me down easy, but not tonight
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby take my hand, it'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby take my hand, it'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
And now the hands of time are standin' still
Midnight angel, won't you say you will
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby take my hand, it'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby take my hand, it'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby take my hand, it'll be all right
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
In "Shadows of the Night," Pat Benatar sings about two people who are running away from the troubles of the world and seeking comfort in each other's arms. The song starts with a promise of safety and assurance in the first verse, where the singer invites her partner to take her hand and promises that he will be alright. She asks him to surrender his dreams to her, promising that she will make them come true.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that the world can be a cold and painful place, but insists that they must keep running with the shadows for the time being, holding onto each other as they do. The second verse speaks of the insecurities faced by both the singer and her partner, acknowledging that love can sometimes be fleeting and that the pace of the world can feel like it's moving too fast. However, she assures her partner that she'll be there for him even if it means surrendering her own dreams.
In the bridge, she acknowledges that time seems to be standing still in this moment and asks her partner to stay with her. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and the repeated plea to take her hand and surrender their dreams to her for a chance at a better life together.
Line by Line Meaning
We're running with the shadows of the night
We're moving forward in life, feeling like we're in the dark, unsure of what the future holds.
So baby take my hand, you'll be all right
I'm here for you, I'll be your support system, and we'll figure things out together.
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
Trust me with your hopes and aspirations, and I'll do everything in my power to help you achieve them.
They'll come true in the end
Eventually, all your hard work and determination will pay off, and you'll reach your goals and dreams.
You said, oh girl, it's a cold world
You've experienced the harsh realities of the world, all too often.
When you keep it all to yourself
Bottling up your emotions can be detrimental - sometimes it's necessary to share with loved ones to feel better.
I said, you can't hide on the inside
Even if you try to hide your feelings or thoughts, they'll always be there, affecting you.
All the pain you've ever felt
Everyone goes through tough times, and it's important to acknowledge those feelings rather than suppress them.
Ransom my heart, but baby don't look back
Give me your love, trust me completely, and don't worry about anything else - I'm yours.
'Cause we got nobody else
We only have each other in this unpredictable, cruel world - but that's all we need.
You know that sometimes, it feels like
At times, life can be overwhelming and challenging.
It's all moving way too fast
Change can be difficult to keep up with, and it's okay to feel unsure or apprehensive.
Use every alibi and words you deny
It's easy to make excuses or convince ourselves of things that aren't necessarily true or healthy.
That love ain't meant to last
It's easy to believe that relationships inevitably end or fail, but with effort and communication, love can last a lifetime.
You can cry tough baby, it's all right
It's okay to be vulnerable and express your emotions - that doesn't make you weak or incapable.
You can let me down easy, but not tonight
If you need to take a break or need space, that's okay, but not tonight - let's work through this together.
And now the hands of time are standin' still
In this moment, everything else fades away - it's just us and our connection.
Midnight angel, won't you say you will
You're an angel in my eyes, and I hope you can commit to this relationship with me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: D.L. Byron
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@banako420
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby, take my hand, you'll be alright
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
You said, "Oh, girl, it's a cold world when you keep it all to yourself"
I said, "You can't hide on the inside, all the pain you've ever felt"
Ransom my heart, but baby, don't look back 'cause we got nobody else
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby, take my hand, you'll be alright
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
You know that sometimes, it feels like, it's all moving way too fast
Use every alibi and words you deny that love ain't meant to last
You can cry, tough baby, it's alright, you can let me down easy, but not tonight
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby, take my hand, you'll be alright
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby, take my hand, you'll be alright
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
And now the hands of time are standing still
Midnight angel, won't you say you will?
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby, take my hand, you'll be alright
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby, take my hand, you'll be alright
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end
We're running with the shadows of the night
So baby, take my hand, you'll be alright
Surrender all your dreams to me tonight
They'll come true in the end...
@helok9
Arguably one of the greatest female vocalists of all time.
@dj371212
Yesssssssss
@kennyhall2118
Same message, different styles! What ever it takes!
@floogelhornzzz4770
And who is it that's arguing?
@scottgaskill4896
No doubt!
@Big_Rage585
Yesssss definitely ❤️ Pat🎤💪🏽
@chris55953
You know, one of the best things about being in my late 50's now is that I lived my teenage years in the 80's..........Priceless and I wouldn't change them for the world!"
@Francloy1
52 here
@markwalter3116
Amen to that Chris...53 as of April this year!
@miraggios
Me too. Almost 59. College years with New Wave music and the arrival of Prince and Madonna!