Collins was playing around with his drum machine when he started saying the chorus of the song. He later recalled that "The rest of the song was written very quickly." The video features Collins playing the piano in a downtown bar. The music video for the song was filmed at a pub owned by Richard Branson in London. Its B-side in the UK was "I Like the Way", while the U.S. received "The Man with the Horn".
Robert Hilburn of the Los Angeles Times originally disliked the song "One More Night", but later praised the song, saying that "Collins' soulful but polite vocal style is also capable of capturing the pain of going through yet one more night without her." Isaac Guzman of the New York Daily News said that the song brought about "snuggle-inspiring tenderness".
However, Keegan Hamilton of the Riverfront Times said that the song was the worst track on the album, saying that "The album's introspective slow jam wallows in self-pity." "It's minimalist, as far as the '80s go, relying mostly on a shaker, a crisp drum machine and echoing keyboards. It ends with a saxophone solo so smooth that I can't believe it's not butter," adds Keegan.
The song has also been an occasional cover song for ex-Veruca Salt frontwoman, Nina Gordon during live appearances. An extended version of the song appeared on the 12"ers album.
One More Night
Collins Phil Lyrics
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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
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
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In One More Night, Collins Phil sings about his longing for a woman who he has been trying to express his feelings to for a long time. He requests just one more night with her, hoping to convince her of his love. The song has a gentle, soothing melody that complements the lyrics perfectly. The repetitiveness of the chorus, where he repeats "give me one more night" several times, emphasises his desperation to be with her. Collins Phil conveys his emotions excellently, asking for another chance, hoping that they can learn from each other.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency in his voice, making the listener feel his emotions as he sings, "I can't wait forever." It is evident that he has been overthinking the situation and worrying about how the woman feels, with lines like "I've been sitting here so long, wasting time, just staring at the phone." The lyric "And maybe we both can learn," at the end of the song, shows that he has hopes of growing together if given the chance.
Overall, this song is a pure expression of love and longing. It depicts the feelings of wanting to be with someone so badly, hoping that the other person reciprocates those emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
One more night
The artist is making a plea for one more night with their significant other.
I've been trying ooh so long to let you know
The artist has been trying to communicate their feelings to their significant other for a long time.
Let you know how I feel
The artist wants to express their feelings to their significant other.
And if I stumble if I fall, just help me back
The artist is asking for support from their significant other, even if they make mistakes.
So I can make you see
The artist wants their significant other to see and understand their feelings.
I've been sitting here so long
The artist has been waiting for their significant other for a long time.
Wasting time, just staring at the phone
The artist has been wasting time, waiting for their significant other to call.
Please give me one more night
The artist is asking for one more night with their significant other.
Cause I can't wait forever
The artist cannot wait indefinitely for their significant other to come back.
Oh just one more night
The artist is pleading for just one more night with their significant other.
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
The artist is repeating their plea for one more night, to emphasize its importance.
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
The artist is emphasizing that they cannot wait forever for their significant other to come back.
Like a river to the sea
The artist will always be with their significant other.
I will always be with you
The artist will always be with their significant other.
And if you sail away
If the significant other leaves, the artist will follow them.
I will follow you
The artist will follow their significant other if they leave.
I know there'll never be a time you'll ever feel the same
The artist acknowledges that their significant other may never feel the same way as they do.
And I know it's only words
The artist recognizes that their words may not be enough to convince their significant other to come back.
But if you change your mind you know that I'll be here
If their significant other changes their mind, the artist will be waiting for them.
And maybe we both can learn
The artist hopes that they and their significant other can learn from their past mistakes and move forward together.
Oh, oh, oh
Repetitive sounds that emphasize the artist's emotions and feelings.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: PHILLIP DAVID CHARLES COLLINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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, 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
@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
@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