In a 1975 interview with Phonograph Record, Frey explained: "It's like, puttin' things off... Everybody I'm sure has said, 'One of these nights I'm gonna...' Gonna drive back to that restaurant an' take that waitress in my arms, whatever. Find that girl, make that money, buy that house. Move to that country. Any of that stuff. Everyone's got his ultimate dream, savin' it for 'someday.' And 'someday' is up to you."
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he song became their second single to top the US Billboard Hot 100 at #9 in 1975.
One of These Nights
Eagles Lyrics
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We're gonna find out, pretty mama, what turns on your lights
The full moon is calling, the fever is high
And the wicked wind whispers and moans
You got your demons, you got your desires
Well, I got a few of my own
Oh, someone to be kind to in between the dark and the light
One of these dreams, one of these lost and lonely dreams, now
We're gonna find one, mm, one that really screams
I've been searching for the daughter of the devil himself
I've been searching for an angel in white
I've been waiting for a woman who's a little of both
And I can feel her but she's nowhere in sight
Oh, loneliness will blind you in between the wrong and the right
Oh, coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you, one of these nights
One of these nights oh, in between the dark and the light
Coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you
Get you, baby, one of these nights
One of these nights (oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh)
One of these nights (I can feel it, I can feel it)
One of these nights (coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you now)
One of these nights (and gets so dark, it's so dark and cold)
One of these nights (one of these crazy crazy crazy nights)
One of these nights (swear I'm gonna find you coming right behind you)
One of these nights (oh)
One of these nights (and I want to say ah)
One of these nights (one of these, one of these)
One of these nights (coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you)
One of these nights (One of these nights, one of these crazy nights)
The Eagles' song One of These Nights is a highly evocative track that talks about a sense of restlessness, an unnamed desire to find someone with whom one can form a deep connection. The song talks about the feeling of being lost in the dark, trying to find a way to get closer to someone, to understand them better. The lyrics describe the full moon calling, the fever being high, and the wicked wind whispering and moaning, all adding to the sense of urgency.
The chorus of the song is highly captivating as it speaks about coming right behind you, swearing to find you, one of these nights. The eventual purpose of the search is not defined, but the emotion and the intent behind it are undeniable. Don Henley's gravelly voice and the soaring guitar notes provide a haunting quality to the song, and the lyrics add to the overall sense of mystery and longing.
This song is an excellent exemplar of The Eagles' style of soft rock, which is exemplified by incisive lyrics, emotional vocals, and highly expressive instrumentals. One of These Nights is a timeless classic that remains popular to this day and continues to inspire listeners and musicians alike.
Line by Line Meaning
One of these nights, one of these crazy old nights
At some point in the future, on an extraordinary evening, something incredible is going to happen
We're gonna find out, pretty mama, what turns on your lights
I want to discover what excites and motivates you
The full moon is calling, the fever is high
The mystical qualities of the moon are enticing and the intensity of the moment is high
And the wicked wind whispers and moans
The eerie wind seems to be communicating something sinister and sad
You got your demons, you got your desires
You have your personal struggles and unfulfilled wishes
Well, I got a few of my own
I, too, have my own problems and longings
Oh, someone to be kind to in between the dark and the light
I want someone to care for during times of both happiness and sadness
Oh, coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you, one of these nights
I am determined to pursue and locate you one of these special nights
One of these dreams, one of these lost and lonely dreams, now
Perhaps in the present, or at some other time, one of my forgotten, distressed dreams will be realized
We're gonna find one, mm, one that really screams
I will find one that is particularly exciting and intriguing
I've been searching for the daughter of the devil himself
I have been searching for someone who is, in some ways, dangerously alluring
I've been searching for an angel in white
I have been looking for an individual possessing both purity and goodness
I've been waiting for a woman who's a little of both
I hope to find someone who combines the two seemingly disparate qualities mentioned above
And I can feel her but she's nowhere in sight
Although I sense her presence, she has yet to reveal herself to me
Oh, loneliness will blind you in between the wrong and the right
When one is alone, making decisions can be difficult and confusing
Get you, baby, one of these nights
I will capture your heart and affection during one of these nights
One of these nights oh, in between the dark and the light
On a night when the contrast between light and shadow is most pronounced
Coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you
I am committed to finding you and catching up with you
One of these nights (oh-oh-oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh)
On a magical, unforgettable night
One of these nights (I can feel it, I can feel it)
I sense that this extraordinary event is impending
One of these nights (coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you now)
I am resolutely committed to catching up with and meeting you one of these significant evenings
One of these nights (and gets so dark, it's so dark and cold)
On one of these nights when it is especially bleak and frigid
One of these nights (one of these crazy crazy crazy nights)
On one of these particularly unpredictable, wild nights
One of these nights (swear I'm gonna find you coming right behind you)
I vow to find you and be right by your side very soon
One of these nights (Oh)
On one of these memorable, remarkable evenings
One of these nights (and I want to say ah)
On one of these exceptional nights that will leave me in awe
One of these nights (one of these, one of these)
On one of these extremely significant, unforgettable nights
One of these nights (coming right behind you, swear I'm gonna find you)
I am unwavering in my resolve to catch up with and find you one of these nights
One of these nights (One of these nights, one of these crazy nights)
On one of these immensely important, frenetic nights
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Glenn Frey, Don Henley
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