Love Me Tonight
Don Williams Lyrics


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I've been lonesome I've been empty I got an achin' way down inside
I need someone someone to hold me
Pull down the shade turn out the light and love me tonight
Don't think about tomorrow it don't matter anymore
We can turn the key and lock the world outside the door
I need you so now come on let go now
Kick off your shoes turn out the light and love me tonight
Now don't you worry we're all alone now let your hair down sit by my side
Turn off the TV put on some music




Pull down the shade turn out the light and love me tonight
Don't think about tomorrow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Don Williams's "Love Me Tonight" explore the feeling of loneliness and the desire to find comfort in another person's embrace. The opening lines highlight the singer's sense of emptiness and longing, as they describe an "achin'" inside. The refrain "love me tonight" echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the singer's immediate needs and wish to be loved at that moment.


The song suggests an escape from reality, as the singer encourages their lover to "turn the key and lock the world outside the door". They implore their companion to forget about tomorrow, implying that the present moment is all that matters. The repeated phrasing "pull down the shade turn out the light and love me tonight" takes on an almost magical quality, as if the darkness and intimacy of the moment will transport the two away from their troubles and into a new reality where they can find solace in each other's embrace.


The lyrics of "Love Me Tonight" are simple yet powerful, tapping into universal emotions of loneliness, longing, and desire. The song's gentle melody and mellow instrumentation enhance this sense of intimacy, creating a mood of quiet vulnerability and longing.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been lonesome I've been empty I got an achin' way down inside
I have been feeling lonely and hollow and have been experiencing a deep pain.


I need someone someone to hold me
I require someone to hold me and provide me with comfort.


Pull down the shade turn out the light and love me tonight
Please close the curtains, switch off the lights, and express your affection towards me tonight.


Don't think about tomorrow it don't matter anymore
Do not worry about tomorrow as it is insignificant at this moment.


We can turn the key and lock the world outside the door
Together, we can shut out the rest of the world and focus solely on each other.


I need you so now come on let go now
I am depending on you to offer your presence and affection.


Kick off your shoes turn out the light and love me tonight
Please remove your shoes, turn off the lights and show me some love tonight.


Now don't you worry we're all alone now let your hair down sit by my side
Do not fret as we are the only ones here now. Relax and sit by my side.


Turn off the TV put on some music
Please switch off the TV and put on some music to enhance the romantic mood.


Pull down the shade turn out the light and love me tonight
Once again, close the curtains, switch off the lights and express your love towards me tonight.


Don't think about tomorrow
Do not get anxious about the uncertainties of tomorrow.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT LEE MCDILL

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Mehdihweb

The voice, the song , the legend all combined in one hit ........... Long live Don

William Cron

Discovered this song on one of my mom's old records recently & shared a dance with my beautiful wife in the basement while my son played nearby. Sometimes life just gives you one of those perfect moments if you slow down enough to let it. Thank you Don Williams for your music and may you rest in peace.

Claire Derickson

know what you mean, but keep your eyes, and ears open, or that (could of been) "Perfect Moment" will pass right by you, and the worst part is-----you never know it. ............(those are my sad tears).

marlene navarro

I really love country music, sang by Don Williams a great singer and song writer, a legend indeed

ziggytrick

Don Williams is awesome. The most gifted singer/songwriter ever. He is so in touch with real human emotion, beautiful words and great country melodies. A true legend.

goldheartbadge

This song takes me back to happier times, when I was young and still had a Mum and Dad. We all loved Don's music and never missed any of his British TV appearances.

chuck mcginty

Everytime i hear a Don Williams song i can't help but go back to being 4 or 5 years old, riding down the road on a beautiful spring day, with my dad and I singing along to a Don Williams song. I miss you daddy....

Mudiaga Ohwos

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Don Williams is the gentle giant of country music 🎶🎶🎶

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