One More Night
COLLINS (Phil) Lyrics


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One more night
One more night

I've been trying, ooh, so long to let you know
Let you know how I feel
And if I stumble, if I fall, just help me back
So I can make you see
Please give me one more night
Give me one more night
One more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me just one more night, ooh, just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever

I've been sitting here so long
Wasting time, just staring at the phone
And I was wondering should I call you
Then I thought maybe you're not alone

Please give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Please give me one more night, ooh, just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Ooh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever

Like a river to the sea
I will always be with you
And if you sail away
I will follow you

Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever

I know there'll never be a time you'll ever feel the same
And I know it's only words
But if you change your mind, you know that I'll be here
And maybe we both can learn

Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Ooh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever




Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Ooh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever

Overall Meaning

The song "One More Night" by Phil Collins explores the feeling of unrequited love and the desire to prolong a relationship that may be fleeting. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation towards someone the singer has feelings for, as he pleads for just one more night together. The verses indicate that the singer has been trying for a long time to let the other person know how he feels and is willing to try again, even if he stumbles or falls in the process. The chorus repeats the plea for one more night as the singer expresses his inability to wait forever for a possible relationship to develop.


The bridge compares the singer's attachment to the other person to a river flowing to the sea, indicating that he will always be with them even if they sail away. The final verse acknowledges the improbability of the feelings being reciprocated, but expresses the hope that the other person may change their mind in the future.


In summary, the song is a vulnerable expression of desire for someone who may not feel the same way, and the willingness to continue pursuing a possibility of a relationship despite the uncertain outcome.


Line by Line Meaning

One more night
The singer is requesting one more night with the person he loves.


I've been trying, ooh, so long to let you know
The singer has been trying to express his feelings to the person he loves for a long time.


Let you know how I feel
The singer wants to tell the person he loves how he feels about them.


And if I stumble, if I fall, just help me back
The singer is asking for the person he loves to support him, even if he makes mistakes.


So I can make you see
The singer is hopeful that the person he loves will understand his feelings if given another chance.


Please give me one more night
The singer is begging for one more night with the person he loves.


Give me one more night
The singer is asking for another opportunity to be with the person he loves.


'Cause I can't wait forever
The singer is afraid he will lose the chance to be with the person he loves if he waits too long.


I've been sitting here so long
The singer has been waiting for the person he loves for a long time.


Wasting time, just staring at the phone
The singer has been waiting for the person he loves to call him.


And I was wondering should I call you
The singer is contemplating whether he should call the person he loves or not.


Then I thought maybe you're not alone
The singer is considering the possibility that the person he loves is not alone and may be with someone else.


Like a river to the sea
The singer expresses his love as something that will always be present and will follow the person he loves wherever they go.


I will always be with you
The singer will always be there for the person he loves.


And if you sail away
Even if the person he loves goes away, the singer will still follow them.


I will follow you
The singer will continue to pursue the person he loves.


I know there'll never be a time you'll ever feel the same
The singer realizes that the person he loves may never reciprocate his feelings.


And I know it's only words
The singer understands that words may not be enough to convince the person he loves of his feelings.


But if you change your mind, you know that I'll be here
The singer wants the person he loves to know that he will be waiting for them in case their feelings change.


And maybe we both can learn
The singer is hopeful that both he and the person he loves can learn from the experience of being together.




Lyrics © Tratore
Written by: Phil Collins

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lover65

One more night
One more night
I've been trying ooh so long to let you know
Let you know how I feel
And if I stumble if I fall, just help me back
So I can make you see
Please give me one more night
Give me one more night
One more night 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me just one more night, oh just one more night
Oh one more night 'cause I can't wait forever
I've been sitting here so long
Wasting time, just staring at the phone
And I was wondering should I call you
Then I thought, maybe you're not alone
Please give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Please give me one more night, oh just one more night
Oh just one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Like a river to the sea
I will always be with you
And if you sail away
I will follow you
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
I know there'll never be a time you'll ever feel the same
And I know it's only words
But if you change your mind you know that I'll be here
And maybe we both can learn
Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever



All comments from YouTube:

@user-gp5cm8jy3k

2024 who's listening??

@taraaitwaghlis9255

I do

@roydavis4142

I am❤

@brandonmoore7497

I’m listening to Phil Collins One More Night early February 2024

1:40

@hendrybudhiarto9316

Nice song forever .. fantastic

@deblynn8178

Phil & Genesis is my Hero
I'm still listening 🎶 in 2024 & after I'm a true fan

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@jaydivine1769

Any listening to this beautiful masterpiece of a song in 2024!? Phil Collin’s sir you are a legend beyond measure!

@eunicesaiti

🖐

@mindynewton2967

Absolutely 💯!!!!!

@taraaitwaghlis9255

Yes I do

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