Take Me Home Tonight
Eddie Money Lyrics
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That tries to keep a man awake at night
Are you the answer? I shouldn't wonder
When I can feel you whet my appetite
With all the power you're releasing
It isn't safe to walk the city streets alone
Anticipation is running through me
Let's find the key and turn this engine on
I can feel you breathe
I can feel your heart beat faster
Take me home tonight
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light
Take me home tonight
Listen, honey, just like Ronnie sang
Be my little baby, oh, ho, oh
I get frightened in all this darkness
I get nightmares I hate to sleep alone
I need some company, a guardian angel
To keep me warm when the cold winds blow
I can feel you breathe
I can feel your heart beat faster
Take me home tonight
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light
Take me home tonight
Listen, honey, just like Ronnie sang
Be my little baby
Be my little baby, ho, huh
Just like Ronnie sang
I said
Just like Ronnie sang
Be my little baby
Baby, my darlin'
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I feel a hunger
It's a hunger
Take me home tonight
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Take me home tonight
Listen, honey, just like Ronnie sang (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Be my little baby (take me home tonight)
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light
Take me home tonight
Listen, honey, just like Ronnie sang (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Be my little baby (take me home tonight)
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light (be my darling, oh ho, oh, oh)
Take me home tonight
Listen, honey, just like Ronnie sang (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Be my little baby (take me home tonight)
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light (no, no, no, no)
Take me home tonight
In Eddie Money's song "Take Me Home Tonight," the lyrics describe the singer's desire for companionship and love, which he compares to a hunger that keeps him up at night. The singer wonders if the person he is with could be the answer to his hunger, as he feels his appetite being whetted. Despite feeling empowered by the person's presence, the singer acknowledges the danger of being alone in the city streets. However, anticipation runs through him as he suggests finding the key and turning the engine to turn his desires into actions.
The singer continues to describe his need for companionship, admitting to being frightened by darkness and having nightmares. He wants a guardian angel to keep him warm when the cold winds blow. Despite his fears, he feels the person's heart beat and breath, making him feel alive. The chorus repeats the desire to be taken home tonight and the desire to be held until the light is seen. The lyrics reference Ronnie, likely a reference to the song "Be My Baby" by The Ronettes, with the singer asking the other person to be his little baby.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me Home Tonight" convey the singer's longing for love and companionship, comparing it to a physical hunger. He feels empowered yet vulnerable in the presence of the other person, and seeks comfort and warmth from them.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel a hunger, it's a hunger
I have a strong desire that keeps me awake at night
That tries to keep a man awake at night
This desire is so strong that it prevents me from sleeping
Are you the answer? I shouldn't wonder
I am wondering if you are the one who can satisfy this desire
When I can feel you whet my appetite
I sense that being with you will only intensify my desire
With all the power you're releasing
I am aware of the energy and intensity that you possess
It isn't safe to walk the city streets alone
I feel like I need a companion to protect me from the dangers of the city
Anticipation is running through me
I am filled with excitement and expectation
Let's find the key and turn this engine on
Let's start this journey together and see where it takes us
I can feel you breathe
I am aware of your presence and how close you are to me
I can feel your heart beat faster
I think that being close to me is affecting your emotions and physical state
Take me home tonight
Bring me home with you tonight
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light
I am willing to stay with you until you understand what I am feeling
Listen, honey, just like Ronnie sang
I want you to hear me and understand the emotions that I am experiencing
Be my little baby, oh, ho, oh
Be the one who can satisfy my desires and needs
I get frightened in all this darkness
I feel scared and vulnerable in the darkness
I get nightmares I hate to sleep alone
I have nightmares and I don't want to sleep alone
I need some company, a guardian angel
I need someone to be with me and protect me like a guardian angel
To keep me warm when the cold winds blow
I want someone to comfort me and make me feel safe when I am feeling lost
Just like Ronnie sang
Similar to how Ronnie sang about love and relationships
Be my little baby
Be the one who is close to me and satisfies my desires
Baby, my darlin'
Expressing affection and endearment towards the one I am with
I don't wanna let you go 'til you see the light
I want to stay with you until you truly understand what I am feeling
Take me home tonight
Take me back to your home tonight
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ellie Greenwich, Jeff Barry, Michael David Leeson, Peter Benson Vale, Phillip Spector
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Me, please tellme it's true...lol
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Who's listening to this in 2024??? Anyone???
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Me. Absolutely love this song. Eddie Money was awesome 😎
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ABSOLUTELY ❤❤❤