A Night Like This
Emerald Caro Lyrics

From where you are
The song starts with an invitation to imagine the scene where someone is standing at a distance and looking at a place where people are playing card games.

You see the smoke start to arise
As the game progresses, tension starts to build up among the players, and smoke coming out from their cigarettes and cigars is visible from a distance.

Where they play cards
Referring to the place where people are gambling.

And you walk over
The person in the song takes a step forward to move closer to the place where cards are being played.

Softly moving passed the guards
The person sneaks past the guards silently to watch the game more closely.

The stakes are getting higher
The betting amount is increasing, and it’s becoming more intense and risky.

You can feel it in your heart
The person's heart rate increases as tension builds up around them.

He calls you bluff
One of the players challenges the person to reveal their hand of cards.

He is the ace you never thought
The challenger has a better hand than the person thought, making it difficult for them to win.

He played that much
The challenger has risked a lot in the game and betted high to stay in the game.

And now it's more than all this cards
The tension and excitement in the game is not just limited to the cards; it's coming from the high stakes and intense competition.

You want to touch
The person is tempted to touch the cards and hopes to have a better hand in the next round.

You never know if winning this
Despite the risk involved, the person is willing to take a chance and hopes they can win the game.

Could really be enough
Even if the person wins, they are not sure if it will be enough for them.

Take a look
The song shifts focus and asks the listener to reflect.

Beyond the moon
The song imagines that scene ahead and tells the listener to look past the mundane and reach for the extraordinary.

You see the stars
The night sky is radiant with stars.

And when you look around
The person in the song looks around to see their surroundings.

You know the room by heart
The person in the song is familiar with the place they are in and knows the room like the back of their hand.

I have never dreamed it
The song takes on a dreamlike quality, and the lyrics express wonder and disbelief at the events that are taking place.

Have you ever dreamed a night like this
The song poses the question if the listener has ever dreamt of experiencing something this surreal.

I cannot believe it
The person in the song is in disbelief that they are experiencing the night they are having.

I may never see a night like this
The person in the song is aware that this experience may be once in a lifetime.

When everything you think is incomplete
Despite everything missing or incomplete in their life, the person is experiencing magic in the moment.

Starts happening when you are cheek to cheek
The line refers to a moment when the person is close to someone else, experiencing intimacy and revelry.

Could you ever dream it
The song poses the question again- can the listener imagine experiencing something this incredible?

How many times
The song transitions back to the main theme of gambling and risky situations.

Have I been waiting by the door
The person has been waiting for someone to arrive, adding to the excitement.

To hear these chimes
The sound of footsteps and doorbells add to the anticipation.

To hear that someone debonair has just a arrived
The person waits to hear that someone sophisticated and charming has arrived.

And opened up to see
The person opens the door and sees the guest that's arrived - the singer of the song.

My world before my eyes
This person adds more joy to the person's life, and the artist is overwhelmed by the sight of them.

That silhouette creates an image
The figure of this guest regains their form and takes on a more real and substantial presence in the person's mind.

On the night I can't forget
The night will never be forgotten as the person's life is now forever changed in someway.

It has the scent of something special
This person and the memories they are creating bring a unique and unforgettable aroma and feeling to the life of the person in the song.

I can't rest
The person is too excited, and they can't settle down.

If I resist temptation
The song takes a sad note as the person feels tempted to go towards love.

Oh, I know for sure that I will lose the bet
The person knows deep down that they will get their heart broken if they put in more effort into the relationship, but they still feel tempted to take the risk.

I walk away and suddenly it seems
The song then takes a positive turn, as someone comes into the person’s life now that makes them feel loved.

I'm not alone
The person no longer feels lonely and found love in something else.

In front of me he stands
Someone entered the person's life who stands there in front of them in front of their love.

I stop, before he goes
The person is hesitant to take another risk, but they are being urged on by their feelings.

Could you ever dream it
The song poses the question for the third time, emphasizing how incredible love can feel.