Thief In The Night
Bucks Fizz Lyrics


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The summer breeze, it finds a resting place
A teardrop slowly slips, to touch your face
The shadow of night approaches too fast
It comes too soon to last
Until he leaves you alone

You hear the warmth of voice upon the wind
You slowly step toward the feel of him
A smile like ice to melt your heart
You need the strength to stop yourself
From falling apart

Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away

He takes you in his arms and gives you life
But as he leaves this darkness, it cuts like a knife
The rays of dawn approach too fast
To stop him from seeing
Your body and soul just falling apart

Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night

That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away

Then you'll hear a cry
(He's coming like a thief in the night)
Then you'll hear a cry
(This dream is just a thief in the night)
Then you'll hear a cry
(He's coming like a thief in the night)
Then you'll hear a cry
Cry, cry, cry, cry, cry, cry

Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away
Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
He'll gently slip away





Then you'll hear me cry

Overall Meaning

"Thief in the Night" by Bucks Fizz appears to be a song about a person who has fallen in love with a stranger. The lyrics illustrate the feelings of falling for someone who seems to have a hold on your heart the moment you meet them. The song starts by describing a summer breeze settling and a teardrop falling on the face of the person in love. The next few lines reveal that the stranger's arrival has come too soon, without enough time to enjoy their presence before they leave again.


The lyrics continue with the person feeling the stranger's presence through the warmth of his voice and slowly walking towards him. However, their smile is described as "like ice," and the person acknowledges the need to keep themselves from falling apart, implying that this stranger is not necessarily a good or beneficial presence in their life. The chorus then repeats, focusing on the stranger's ability to "steal" the person's heart "just like a thief in the night" and slip away, leaving the person crying in the dark.


The second verse repeats a similar experience, with the stranger taking the person in his arms and giving them life but then leaving them, cutting them like a knife as dawn approaches. The chorus repeats twice more, emphasizing the emotional toll the stranger takes on the person, leaving them crying out in the darkness.


Overall, "Thief in the Night" seems to be a cautionary tale about getting involved with someone who might not have your best interests at heart, and the pain that can come from allowing them to take your heart so easily.


Line by Line Meaning

The summer breeze, it finds a resting place
The calmness of the summer air soothes the surroundings


A teardrop slowly slips, to touch your face
The sadness in your heart reaches the surface, as a tear rolls down your cheek


The shadow of night approaches too fast
The darkness of the night is imminent and without warning


It comes too soon to last
The night will be fleeting, but its impact will be long lasting


Until he leaves you alone
The feelings of loneliness and emptiness are left in the aftermath of his departure


You hear the warmth of voice upon the wind
The sound of his voice is like a comforting breeze in the midst of chaos


You slowly step toward the feel of him
You are drawn to the sense of familiarity and comfort that he brings


A smile like ice to melt your heart
His charming smile is like a cold breeze that thaws the iciness in your heart


You need the strength to stop yourself
Your desire for him is strong, but you must fight it in order to not lose yourself in the process


From falling apart
To prevent the strong emotions from causing you to unravel


Then you'll hear a cry, a cry, a cry in the night
The pain and heartbreak will be overwhelming, like a series of cries in the stillness of the night


That's when the stranger comes to steal your heart
He takes advantage of the vulnerable state and steals a piece of your heart


Just like a thief, a thief, a thief in the night
In a sneaky and unexpected manner, he takes what he wants and slips away


He'll gently slip away
His exit will be gradual and soft, but the wound will still be deep


He takes you in his arms and gives you life
The love and affection he shows is like a breath of fresh air


But as he leaves this darkness, it cuts like a knife
The departure hurts even more, as it takes place in the midst of the darkness


The rays of dawn approach too fast
The light and hope of a new day comes too soon and forces the harsh reality to surface


To stop him from seeing
To avoid letting him see the pain and devastation he has caused


Your body and soul just falling apart
The emotional and physical toll of the experience is shattering


He's coming like a thief in the night
The danger and risk of him coming back is real, and it will be like another theft in the night


This dream is just a thief in the night
The hope and promises of a better future were just illusions that are now shattered


Then you'll hear me cry
The singer emphasizes the pain and sadness that will be felt in the aftermath




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDY HILL, WARREN BACALL

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