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Bob Seger / The Silver Bullet Band Lyrics
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I know your plans don't include me
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Longing for shelter from all that we see
Why should we worry, no one will care girl
Look at the stars so far away
We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We've got tonight babe
Deep in my soul, I've been so lonely
All of my hopes, fading away
I've longed for love, like everyone else does
I know I'll keep searching, even after today
So there it is girl, I've said it all now
And here we are babe, what do you say?
We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We've got tonight babe
Why don't you stay?
I know it's late, I know you're weary
I know your plans don't include me
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Both of us lonely
We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
Let's make it last, let's find a way
Turn out the lights, come take my hand
We've got tonight babe
Why don't you stay?
Oh oh oh why don't you stay?
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band's song "We've Got Tonight" is a melancholic ballad about two people who have found each other at the end of a long day. The song captures the moment when two strangers, both lonely and seeking companionship, come together to share their vulnerability and loneliness. The song starts with Seger acknowledging that it's late and that his love interest may be tired after a long day. He knows that his plans weren't part of her itinerary, but he hopes that she would stay with him anyway. The chorus of the song says it all, with Seger telling his love interest that they have tonight, and they don't need to worry about tomorrow.
The song expresses the universal desire for human connection and the fear of loneliness. Seger sings of his hope and dreams that have been fading away, but he finds solace in the moment with his love interest. The song's strength lies in the ability to communicate the bittersweet importance of such a moment.
Interestingly, the song was not an immediate success when it was released in 1978. It took a re-release in 1982 for the song to become a commercial hit, reaching number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's success was fueled by a cover version by Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton, which reached number six on the same chart in 1983. The song's music video was one of the first to feature a narrative that follows a story rather than focusing on the band members' performance.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's late, I know you're weary
I understand that it’s late and you may be tired
I know your plans don't include me
I am aware that you didn't plan to spend time with me tonight
Still here we are, both of us lonely
Despite our loneliness, we are here together
Longing for shelter from all that we see
We both crave a safe haven from the harshness of life
Why should we worry, no one will care girl
There is no need to worry since nobody else cares
Look at the stars so far away
Let's do something better and appreciate the beauty of the distant stars
We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
We only have tonight, so let us make the most of it instead of worrying about tomorrow
We've got tonight babe
We only have tonight, my dear
Why don't you stay?
Why not spend the night with me?
Deep in my soul, I've been so lonely
I have felt incredibly lonely in the depths of my being
All of my hopes, fading away
My hopes are dwindling
I've longed for love, like everyone else does
I have yearned for love, just like many other people
I know I'll keep searching, even after today
I will continue searching for love, even beyond tonight
So there it is girl, I've said it all now
I have told you everything I wanted to say now, my dear
And here we are babe, what do you say?
Here we are, my dear. What is your response?
Both of us lonely
We are both lonely
Let's make it last, let's find a way
Let us make the most of the moment and find a way to make it last
Turn out the lights, come take my hand
Let us switch off the lights and hold hands
Oh oh oh why don't you stay?
Why don't you spend the night with me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bob Seger
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