This song is also remembered for its video, filmed in and around the Los Angeles River. It shows Peter Cetera chasing a hard-to-get lady, played by Ingrid Anderson with Debbie Evans as stunt double, and features car-chases, notably featuring a red convertible Oldsmobile 442, and various stunts which Cetera supposedly performed himself. It was directed by Gilbert Bettman Jr.
Stay The Night
Chicago Lyrics
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I just want to say what's on my mind
No need to hit me with an attitude
Because I haven't got the time
I want you to know one thing is certain
I truly love your company
I won't take no if that's you answer
Stay the night, there's room enough here for two
Stay the night, I'd like to spend it with you
Stay the night, why don't we call it a day
No on can stop us, and nothing is in the way
It comes from friendly conversation
And if you still don't have a clue
Unless there's something else you've got in mind
We've got better things to do
Stay the night, there's room enough here for two
Stay the night, I'd like to spend it with you
Stay the night, Why don't we call it a day
No one can stop us, and nothing is in the way
(Just to have you near me) Here by my side
(Just to have you near me) And when I get next to your body
(Just to have you near me) Oh
One thing I can tell you, we're gonna be fine
We're gonna have a very good time!
Stay the night, there's room enough here for two
Stay the night, I'd like to spend it with you
Stay the night, Why don't we call it a day
No one can stop us, and nothing is in the way
Woooooh, woooooh, woooooh
No one can stop us, and nothing is in the way
What do you want to say?
Stay the night
Stay the night
The lyrics to Chicago's song Stay The Night suggest a romantic invitation to spend the night together. The singer communicates openly, telling the person they are addressing that they love and enjoy their company, and suggesting that they spend the night together. The singer is direct, wanting the person they are talking to know that they want to be together without any misunderstandings. The song has a playful and flirty tone, and the lyric "I won't take no if that's your answer" seems to be a tongue-in-cheek way to show the persistence of the singer's affection.
The chorus repeats the main invitation, "Stay the night," multiple times, reinforcing the singer's desires, while also suggesting that nothing is standing in their way. The song is ultimately about the excitement of newfound romance and the joy and pleasure of spending time with someone they love.
Overall, the lyrics are simple and straightforward, expressing the longing for closeness and the desire to spend time with someone in a playful, flirty way.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you to misunderstand me
I want to be clear without causing confusion
I just want to say what's on my mind
I want to express myself and be honest with you
No need to hit me with an attitude
Please don't give negative reactions because of what I am saying.
Because I haven't got the time
I don't want to waste time on negativity when I could be with you instead
I want you to know one thing is certain
I want to assure you of something
I truly love your company
I enjoy being with you
I won't take no if that's you answer
I will persist in a respectful way
At least, that's my philosophy
That's just how I am
Stay the night, there's room enough here for two
I would like you to stay with me through the night, we have a comfortable space
I'd like to spend it with you
I want to spend time sharing it with you
Why don't we call it a day
Let's just end this day together
No one can stop us, and nothing is in the way
No one can stop or hinder us from being together
It comes from friendly conversation
It all started from a good talk
And if you still don't have a clue
If you don't understand my intentions
Unless there's something else you've got in mind
If you have other plans
We've got better things to do
There is something better than other plans
(Just to have you near me) Here by my side
I just want to have you close to me here beside me
(Just to have you near me) And when I get next to your body
I feel more comfortable when I'm close to you
(Just to have you near me) Oh
Being near you makes me really happy
One thing I can tell you, we're gonna be fine
I'm optimistic, we're going to be okay
We're gonna have a very good time!
We will enjoy ourselves a lot
Woooooh, woooooh, woooooh
Musical interlude
No one can stop us, and nothing is in the way
No one can stop us from being together
What do you want to say?
What are your thoughts?
Stay the night
Please don't leave, stay with me for the night
Stay the night
Please don't leave, stay with me for the night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, PETER CETERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@RED121572
47 years old and I still cant let Chicago's music go.....
@wouterhumme3051
44, and this is still one of the most bad ass songs i know ;)
@don64
And shouldn't,vintage music is like wine.🥂
@soapqueen100
Me either one of my favorite cds
@raynorallen9776
Hey I'm 50yrs old and still love Chicago!!
@lindabergman3127
They're fabulous and so are the Chicago Tribute Band Leonid and friends ❤️ check them out they sound exactly like Chicago👍
@tracycarmack9714
This was back in the day, back when music videos were mini-movies, and incredibly entertaining!
@omarvillarreal3850
A favorite of mine!
@chrisbeard2869
This also was when music was music, not this noise nowadays.
@doughesson
And the singers did their own stunts.