Nights Like This
Falk Lyrics


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Please don't do this, not right now
Heart stop moving up and down
I'm a wreck, I think it shows
Cause you're here
You're here and I didn't know

You're standing there across the fire
But I'm in flames burning desire
Lost composure didn't care
When you grabbed me, looked into my eyes
I fell again right there

I'm begging you
Please don't do this
My heart can't take the strain
Thought we finally got through this
Indecisive game
You ruined it in one night
You're right back on my mind
I promised myself that I would let you go
Oh but nights like this
Make me wish we were something more

Counting stars cause I can't sleep
Wonder ifs keep haunting me
Analyze your every word
Was there something underlying
When you said that I looked good

I'm begging you
Please don't do this
My heart can't take the strain
Thought we finally got through this
Indecisive game
You ruined it in one night
You're right back on my mind
I promised myself that I would let you go
Oh but nights like this
Make me wish we were something more

Cut my heart out, make me bleed
Cause someone stands where I should be

I'm begging you
Please don't do this
My heart can't take the strain
Thought we finally got through this
Indecisive game
You ruined it in one night
You're right back on my mind
I promised myself that I would let you go




Oh but nights like this
Make me wish we were something more

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Falk's song "Nights Like This" describe the emotional turmoil of being reunited with an ex-lover after trying to move on from the relationship. The singer admits to being a wreck and feeling vulnerable around their ex, who has unexpectedly shown up. The line "I'm a wreck, I think it shows" highlights the singer's emotional state and their fear of being hurt again. Despite their attempts to move on, the sight of their ex brings back memories and emotions that they thought they had buried.


The chorus "Please don't do this, my heart can't take the strain" shows the hesitation and fear the singer has about rekindling the relationship. They express frustration that one night could undo all the progress they have made in moving on. The lyrics "Cut my heart out, make me bleed, cause someone stands where I should be" highlight the pain and jealousy the singer feels about their ex moving on.


The song explores the conflicting emotions of wanting to move on while still feeling a strong connection to an ex-lover. The lyrics capture the struggle of trying to reconcile past feelings with the present and the constant questioning of whether the relationship could have worked out differently.


Line by Line Meaning

Please don't do this, not right now
The singer is asking the other person not to do something that could upset them at the moment.


Heart stop moving up and down
The singer's heart is racing and they are feeling anxious.


I'm a wreck, I think it shows
The singer is feeling emotional and thinks that others can see it on their face.


Cause you're here
The other person being present is causing the artist to feel emotional and anxious.


You're here and I didn't know
The artist was not aware that the other person would be present and their unexpected appearance has caused a strong emotional reaction.


You're standing there across the fire
The other person is standing on the other side of a fire from the singer.


But I'm in flames burning desire
The singer is feeling a strong desire for the other person, even though they know it may not be good for them.


Lost composure didn't care
The artist has lost control of their emotions and doesn't care about the consequences of their actions.


When you grabbed me, looked into my eyes
The other person physically grabbed the artist and made intense eye contact.


I fell again right there
The artist fell for the other person's charms once again in that moment.


My heart can't take the strain
The singer's heart is under too much stress and can't handle the situation emotionally.


Thought we finally got through this
The artist thought they had moved on from their feelings for the other person or put the difficult situation behind them.


Indecisive game
The situation between the singer and the other person is uncertain and they don't know how to proceed.


You ruined it in one night
The other person did something or said something that has caused the singer's emotional turmoil, and it only took one night for it to happen.


You're right back on my mind
Despite the singer's efforts to put the situation behind them, the other person's presence and actions have caused their feelings to resurface.


I promised myself that I would let you go
The artist made a commitment to themselves to move on from the other person and let go of their feelings.


Oh but nights like this
The artist is implying that there are certain nights or situations that are particularly difficult for them emotionally.


Make me wish we were something more
Despite knowing that their feelings may not be good for them, the singer still wishes for a deeper connection with the other person.


Counting stars cause I can't sleep
The singer is having trouble sleeping due to their emotional turmoil and is counting stars to try to calm themselves down.


Wonder ifs keep haunting me
The artist is plagued by doubts and questions related to their situation with the other person.


Analyze your every word
The artist is obsessively examining the other person's words and actions to try to gain insight into their feelings and intentions.


Was there something underlying
The artist is questioning whether the other person's words or actions have a hidden meaning or intention behind them.


When you said that I looked good
The singer is examining a specific comment or action from the other person and attempting to decode its meaning.


Cut my heart out, make me bleed
The artist would rather experience physical pain than continue to endure the emotional turmoil caused by their feelings for the other person.


Cause someone stands where I should be
The singer is recognizing that the other person has taken their place or is occupying a role in their life that the singer believes they should have.




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