Guitar Tango
Cliff Richard And The Shadows Lyrics
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(Tonight)
Tonight
(Tonight)
Tonight
(Tonight)
Tonight
Let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Let me be the one who really holds you tight
I'll even bring along a magic moon
Just to make you feel alright
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Let me be the one who takes you by the hand
(Let me be the one)
Let me be the one who always understands
(Let me be the one)
Everybody knows we've been good friends
But I think the time is right
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
You and I could have an affair
(All you gotta do is)
Make sweet music go anywhere
Building highways taking us there
As long as I know you really care
Won't you show me you care?
Oh, come on
Let me be the one who's loving you tonight
(Let me be the one who's loving you tonight)
Let me be the one who really holds you tight
(Let me be the one who really holds you tight)
I'll even bring along a magic moon
Just to make you feel alright
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Won't you show me you care?
Oh, come on
Let me be the one who takes you by the hand
(Let me be the one who takes you by the hand)
Let me be the one who always understands
(Let me be the one who always understands)
Everybody knows we've been good friends
But I think the time is right
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Let me be the one who's loving you
Tonight
(Tonight)
Tonight
(Tonight)
Tonight
(Tonight)
Tonight
The lyrics to “Guitar Tango” by Cliff Richard and the Shadows are a plea to the object of the singer’s affections to choose him as their love interest for the evening. The repetition of “tonight” throughout the song underscores the urgency of the request. The singer promises to bring along a “magic moon” to make everything feel just right. There is a sense of longing and anticipation in the imagery of taking someone by the hand and “building highways” together, with the underlying theme being that the singer is willing to go to great lengths to show their affection.
The song is also about taking a chance on love, as the singer hints that they prefer to be more than just friends with the object of their desire. The listener can sense the nervousness and fear of rejection that comes with confessing one’s love. The singer hopes that the time is right for them to take their relationship to another level. The chorus repeats a desire for the singer to be the one who's loving their beloved tonight.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight
Expressing desire for the current night
(Tonight)
Reiteration of the desire for the current night
Tonight
Again expressing desire for the current night
(Tonight)
Reiteration of the desire for the current night
Tonight
Continued expression of the desire for the current night
(Tonight)
Reiteration of the desire for the current night
Let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Request to be the one showing affection tonight
Let me be the one who really holds you tight
Request to be the one holding tightly tonight
I'll even bring along a magic moon
Promise to provide a romantic setting
Just to make you feel alright
Explanation of the intention behind the promised romantic setting
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Reiteration of the request to show affection tonight
Let me be the one who takes you by the hand
Request to be the one guiding the listener
(Let me be the one)
Reiteration of the request to guide the listener
Let me be the one who always understands
Request to be the one who understands the listener
(Let me be the one)
Reiteration of the request to be understanding
Everybody knows we've been good friends
Acknowledgment of the current relationship
But I think the time is right
Belief that the moment is appropriate for a romantic relationship
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Reiteration of the request to show affection tonight
You and I could have an affair
Suggesting the possibility for a romantic relationship
(All you gotta do is)
Emphasizes the ease of starting a relationship
Make sweet music go anywhere
Metaphor for the potential for a successful romantic partnership
Building highways taking us there
Metaphor for the development of a romantic relationship
As long as I know you really care
Condition for the development of a romantic relationship
Won't you show me you care?
Request for the listener to demonstrate their interest in a romantic relationship
Oh, come on
Encouragement to the listener
Let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Reiteration of the request to show affection tonight
(Let me be the one who's loving you tonight)
Reiteration of the request to show affection tonight
Let me be the one who really holds you tight
Request to be the one holding tightly tonight
(Let me be the one who really holds you tight)
Reiteration of the request to hold tightly tonight
I'll even bring along a magic moon
Promise to provide a romantic setting
Just to make you feel alright
Explanation of the intention behind the promised romantic setting
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Reiteration of the request to show affection tonight
Won't you show me you care?
Request for the listener to demonstrate their interest in a romantic relationship
Oh, come on
Encouragement to the listener
Let me be the one who takes you by the hand
Request to be the one guiding the listener
(Let me be the one who takes you by the hand)
Reiteration of the request to guide the listener
Let me be the one who always understands
Request to be the one who understands the listener
(Let me be the one who always understands)
Reiteration of the request to be understanding
Everybody knows we've been good friends
Acknowledgment of the current relationship
But I think the time is right
Belief that the moment is appropriate for a romantic relationship
So let me be the one who's loving you tonight
Reiteration of the request to show affection tonight
Let me be the one who's loving you
Final request to be the one showing affection
Tonight
Final expression of desire for the current night
(Tonight)
Final reiteration of the desire for the current night
Tonight
Final continued expression of the desire for the current night
(Tonight)
Final reiteration of the desire for the current night
Tonight
Final reiteration of the desire for the current night
(Tonight)
Final reiteration of the desire for the current night
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL CARR
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