A Night to Remember
Foreigner Lyrics


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I can't sleep tonight
I won't sleep tomorrow
I'm goin' deep and tight
I don't need no excuse
I feel mean tonight
One-eyed jacks and aces
Read 'em and weep tonight
I'm gonna let all hell break loose

I want drums like thunder
Gimme guitars that scream
One woman who could shake me
Yeah, be my love machine

I need a love machine
to keep my motor running
Upon the big wide screen
I want to see it all
Yeah, we'll be lean and mean
We'll be synchronized together
Me and my love machine
We're gonna do it all

I want drums like thunder
Gimme guitars that scream
One woman who can rock me
Yeah, my little love machine

We're gonna make tonight
A night to remember
We're going hard and strong
Again and again
Yeah, we're gonna make tonight
A night to remember
Yeah we're gonna take tonight
Right to the end

I need drums like thunder
Gimme guitars that scream
One woman who can rock me
I need a love machine

We gotta make tonight
A night to remember
We're goin' hard and strong
Again and again

Yeah, we're gonna make tonight
A night to remember
Yeah we're goin' for a night
A night without end

We gotta make tonight
A night to remember
We're goin' hard and strong
Again and again

We're gonna make tonight
A night to remember




Yeah we're gonna take tonight
Right to the end

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Foreigner's A Night to Remember are all about indulgence and living life to the fullest. The singer is restless and cannot sleep, feeling the need to go deep and get lost in passion. He doesn't need an excuse for his behavior, and he feels mean tonight, ready to let loose and take risks. He wants music that is loud and powerful, drums like thunder and guitars that scream. He seeks a love machine that can keep up with him, someone who can shake him and rock him. He wants to be synchronized with his partner, to be lean and mean together.


The singer declares that he and his love machine are going to do it all, meaning they are going to live life to the fullest and indulge in everything they desire. They are going to make the night a night to remember, going hard and strong again and again. The night is going to be without end, and they are going to take it right to the end.


Overall, the lyrics convey the excitement and thrill of living in the moment without any regrets. It is about being free and wild, doing everything your heart desires and making every moment count.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't sleep tonight
The singer is restless and unable to fall asleep.


I won't sleep tomorrow
The singer plans to have an eventful night and expects to be up very late.


I'm goin' deep and tight
The singer is fully committed and focused on the night ahead.


I don't need no excuse
The artist doesn't require any reason to enjoy the night to the fullest extent.


I feel mean tonight
The artist feels empowered and bold tonight.


One-eyed jacks and aces
The singer references a popular phrase in gambling to express the high stakes and risk-taking of the night ahead.


Read 'em and weep tonight
The singer challenges others to try and beat them, indicating their strong confidence in their abilities.


I'm gonna let all hell break loose
The artist plans to have an incredibly wild and uninhibited night.


I want drums like thunder
The artist desires music that is intense and commanding to match the energy of the night.


Gimme guitars that scream
The artist wants guitar riffs that are powerful and explosive for an even more impactful experience.


One woman who could shake me
The singer is looking for one special person to share an electrifying connection with.


Yeah, be my love machine
The artist wants this person to be their ultimate partner and contributor to the unforgettable night ahead.


I need a love machine
The singer desires someone who can keep them going and fully engaged throughout the night.


to keep my motor running
The singer wants this love machine to provide the energy and excitement needed to sustain their high level of intensity.


Upon the big wide screen
The singer envisions an epic and unforgettable story playing out before their eyes.


I want to see it all
The artist wants to fully immerse themselves in everything that will take place during the night.


Yeah, we'll be lean and mean
The artist and their love machine will be perfectly matched and unstoppable.


We'll be synchronized together
The singer and their partner will be completely in tune and on the same page for maximum enjoyment.


Me and my love machine
The singer reiterates the importance of the love machine to their experience.


We're gonna do it all
The artist and their partner have ambitious plans for the night and are determined to make the most of it.


One woman who can rock me
The artist is still searching for this ideal person to add to the experience.


We're gonna make tonight
The artist is confident and enthusiastic about the potential of the night ahead.


A night to remember
The singer expects this night to be unforgettable and memorable.


We're going hard and strong
The artist will not hold back and fully intends to exert all their energy throughout the night.


Again and again
The singer plans to continue their wild and thrilling adventures for as long as possible.


Yeah we're gonna take tonight
The singer is determined to make the most of this opportunity.


Right to the end
The singer is committed to pushing the night to the very limits of their endurance and energy.




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Written by: LOU GRAMM, MICHAEL LESLIE JONES

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