Tonight
Emphatic Lyrics


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If I ask you what you need right now
Would you tell me the truth?
'Cause I can't imagine how
To live my life without you

A smile from an angel
A touch on my shoulder
With you I know I want to grow older

Tonight, we could do anything
In your arms, I'll be alright
All of my life, searching for someone
In your arms heaven is closer tonight

I may not be the best man
Got my looks but I can't dance
Make mistakes like anyone
I know it's true

When you finally find the reason
You're my sky for any season
You know that I'd do anything for you

I'm holding you close, I won't let you go
In my arms, heaven I swear

Tonight, we could do anything
In your arms, I'll be alright
All of my life, searching for someone
In your arms heaven is closer

A drop in the ocean, a door that's left open
Time has been frozen, we live in this moment tonight
A smile from an angel, a touch on my shoulder
With you I know I wanna grow older

Tonight, we could do anything
In your arms, I'll be alright




All of my life, searching for someone
In your arms heaven is closer tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Emphatic's song "Tonight" express a deep longing for a romantic partner and the importance of that person in the singer's life. The opening lines ask if the partner would tell the truth if asked what they need in that moment. This speaks to the idea of honesty and openness in a relationship, and the fear of not knowing how to live life without that person. The next verse acknowledges that the singer is not perfect and makes mistakes, but still knows that their partner is the one they want to be with. The chorus repeats the idea that in the partner's arms, everything will be alright and that being with this person brings the feeling of heaven closer.


The bridge of the song uses the metaphor of a drop in the ocean, a door left open, and time standing still to convey the idea of being fully present in the moment with the partner. The final verses repeat the idea that the partner is like an angel and that the singer wants to grow old with them.


Overall, the song is a testament to the power of love and the desire for deep connection with another person. The lyrics convey vulnerability and the willingness to give everything to this special someone.


Line by Line Meaning

If I ask you what you need right now
If I inquire from you what is paramount to you presently


Would you tell me the truth?
Would you be sincere with me?


'Cause I can't imagine how
Since I cannot fathom how


To live my life without you
Living my life without you


A smile from an angel
Expression of happiness from an angel


A touch on my shoulder
A gentle touch on my shoulder


With you I know I want to grow older
I am certain I want us to age together


Tonight, we could do anything
This very night, we can accomplish the impossible


In your arms, I'll be alright
I feel safe and secure in your embrace


All of my life, searching for someone
Throughout my life, questing for someone


In your arms heaven is closer tonight
I feel as though I've gotten closer to heaven whenever I am with you


I may not be the best man
I could be less than perfect


Got my looks but I can't dance
Although I am attractive, I cannot dance well


Make mistakes like anyone
Just as everyone else, I also make errors


I know it's true
I am informed about that


When you finally find the reason
Upon discovering the explanation


You're my sky for any season
You are my constant in any situation


You know that I'd do anything for you
You realize that I can go to great lengths for you


I'm holding you close, I won't let you go
I hold onto you tightly, I won't let you slip


In my arms, heaven I swear
I am making an oath that being in my arms is like being in heaven


A drop in the ocean, a door that's left open
Our worries are insignificant, and an opportunity arises


Time has been frozen, we live in this moment tonight
Time seems to have halted, and we are completely present in this moment tonight


In your arms heaven is closer
Whenever I'm in your embrace I am closer to heaven


All of my life, searching for someone
Throughout my life, questing for someone


In your arms heaven is closer tonight
I feel as though I have gotten closer to heaven whenever I am with you this night




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Comments from YouTube:

zach avers

When you love someone that much and you hear this song it makes ya so happy. I swear I could cry to this song it’s such a jam🤘 the guy from the band through fire sounds very similar he was also a empathic singer and I loved meeting him he was a very nice cool guy I miss meeting my rock n roll idols👍🏻

Kathy Maggert

This song is amazing!

Kyle Leclair

Underrated band !

Niccole Zollinger

now I know why my brother is dancing with his wife to this song... amazing!! can't wait to witness their Union! 10.21.17

garcon45

R.I.P Emphatic. You had a good run.

OwnMySunrise

Uh. No. Justin is still around. He founded the group. Patrick (vocals) is in a band called "Arson City" now. The other members are also gone. It's Justin with a new set of band mates. Completely different band.

CrazylittleHorrorShow

Just found the song thats gonna be played at my wedding :O
my boyfriend has to see this XD

CrazylittleHorrorShow

@swetomsawyervers20
thats true and thanks :)

tomsawyermusic

+GreenBlack1991
Ha,ha
i think you'll be happy together =)
That's what matters!

CrazylittleHorrorShow

+swetomsawyervers20
sadly no 😂
but im not very good either so itz ok 😂
but he can play the guitar 😂😂 thats somethig to 😂

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