Give Me Tonight
Brad Cox Lyrics
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Watching the world pass by
Headed for the bar and order me another when your red dress caught my eye
Saw you in the corner I'm comin' over
Baby what's on tonight
Tell me where you come from
What's your favourite cover song
This might change your mind
Give me one reason
Give me one shot
Give me one night to show you what I got
Girl, give me one reason
One shot, give me the night
Give me the night
Woke up on my bed, pounding in my head
What the hell happened last night?
Last thing I remember, you were singing John Denver and damn you've got the words all right
Did I take you back to my place
Stumbled up a staircase, I can't recall a thing
Then I found a hand-written letter on the side of my dresser
Saying 'can't wait to see you again'
Give me one reason
Give me one shot
Give me one night to show you what I got
Girl, give me one reason
One shot, give me the night
Give me one reason that I should not show another round
So tell me what you want
Girl, give me one reason
One shot, give me the night
Give me the night
Give me the night
Baby, I want you
You know I want you
So give me one reason
Give me one shot, one night
To show you what I got
Girl, give me one reason
One shot, tonight
Give me one reason that I should not show another round
So tell me what you want
Girl, give me one reason
One shot, give me the night
Give me the night
Give me the night
Give me the night
The lyrics to Brad Cox's song "Give Me Tonight" describe a chance encounter with a woman who catches the singer's eye while he's in the back room of a bar. He approaches her and asks her questions about herself, trying to win her over with his charm. The chorus repeats the request for "one reason" or "one shot" to prove himself to her, and he wakes up the next morning with little memory of the previous night but a note from the woman suggesting they see each other again.
The song likely speaks to a universal desire to connect with another person, to take a chance on love or attraction, even if it means stepping outside of one's comfort zone. The lyrics suggest a certain daring or boldness, as the singer is willing to put himself out there in pursuit of this woman. However, there's also a sense of uncertainty or insecurity, as he's asking for reassurance that he's made the right choice. Ultimately, the song leaves the outcome of their interaction open-ended, as the singer is willing to take another chance on this connection but doesn't know what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
I was in the back room, minding my business
I was just hanging out in the back, not looking for anything in particular
Watching the world pass by
Observing my surroundings
Headed for the bar and order me another when your red dress caught my eye
I was on my way to the bar, but then I saw you in your eye-catching red dress
Saw you in the corner I'm comin' over
I noticed you in the corner, and I'm coming over to talk to you
Baby what's on tonight
What's going on tonight?
Tell me where you come from
Can you tell me where you're from?
What's your favourite cover song
Which cover song do you like the most?
This might change your mind
Maybe talking with me will make you want to spend more time together
Give me one reason
Tell me why I shouldn't do something
Give me one shot
Give me a chance
Give me one night to show you what I got
Let me show you what I'm made of for one night
Girl, give me one reason
Tell me why you're hesitant or what deserves caution
One shot, give me the night
Let me show you what I'm made of for one night
Woke up on my bed, pounding in my head
I woke up in bed, feeling a headache coming on
What the hell happened last night?
What did we do last night?
Last thing I remember, you were singing John Denver and damn you've got the words all right
The last thing I recall is you singing a John Denver song, which you knew the lyrics to perfectly
Did I take you back to my place
Did we go to my house?
Stumbled up a staircase, I can't recall a thing
I remember stumbling up the stairs, but not much else
Then I found a hand-written letter on the side of my dresser
I discovered a hand-written note on my dresser
Saying 'can't wait to see you again'
It said 'I can't wait to see you again'
Give me one reason that I should not show another round
Tell me why I shouldn't buy another round of drinks
So tell me what you want
Let me know what you're thinking
Girl, give me one reason
Tell me what your concerns are
One shot, give me the night
Give me a chance for just one night
Baby, I want you
I really like you
You know I want you
I hope you know how interested I am
Give me one shot, one night
Let me have one chance with you tonight
To show you what I got
To show you how great we could be together
Give me one reason that I should not show another round
Give me a good reason why I shouldn't buy you another drink
Give me one reason
Tell me what's holding you back
One shot, give me the night
Let me have one opportunity to show you a good time
Give me the night
Let me have the chance to spend the evening with you
Give me the night
Can we spend the night together?
Writer(s): Brad Cox
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@williamgilbert4429
This song has converted me to country music 💪👍
@alexanderedwardhall4204
Same
@geoffreyscott7072
The co-writer is Joe Mungovan. He has some great music as a solo performer and in a band called El Grande. He also co-wrote “Towels” with Brad Cox.
@jshep696
Same
@duythanhoan857
Nice song, nice vocal and I'm gonna love this song.... So much
@ricardomendes4777
I’m from Australia, i was blown away this guy is from here.
@stevepappin9082
Kick ass man, you could be an Aussie legend
@81steliteairsoft
This song is absolutely phenomenal. Why has it not blown up yet
@michaelpeters538
The man has a cult following. Phenomenal live, brilliant writing, all round Aussie larrikin in the best way 🍻🎼🥁🎸
@-sandman4605
Already a legend.
😎🤙😁🇦🇺