A Night To Remember
Fred Parris Lyrics


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In the still of the night
I held you, held you tight
Cause I love, love you so
Promise I'll never let you go
In the still of the night

I remember that night in May
The stars were bright above
I'll hope and I'll pray
To keep your precious love
Well before the light
Hold me again with all of your might
In the still of the night

So before the light
Hold me again with all of your might
In the still of the night




(In the still of the night)
In the still of the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "In the still of the night" by Fred Parris describe a romantic moment in which the singer holds his lover tight and promises to never let her go. He recalls a May night when the stars were bright above, and he hopes and prays to keep her love. The phrase "still of the night" refers to the quiet and calm of the nighttime, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability in the moment.


The song's lyrics showcase the timeless theme of young love and the desire to hold onto it forever. The singer's tender and heartfelt promises convey his deep feelings for his lover. The use of the term "promise" emphasizes the commitment that he is making, while the repetition of "In the still of the night" serves to reinforce the intimacy and quietness of the moment.


Overall, "In the still of the night" is a beautiful and romantic song that captures the feelings of young love and the desire to hold onto it forever.


Line by Line Meaning

In the still of the night
During the peace of the nighttime


I held you, held you tight
I embraced you tightly


Cause I love, love you so
Since I have a great affection for you


Promise I'll never let you go
I vow to never release you


I remember that night in May
I recollect that night in May


The stars were bright above
The stars shone brilliantly in the sky


I'll hope and I'll pray
I will have faith and pray


To keep your precious love
To maintain your valuable affection


Well before the light
Right before dawn


Hold me again with all of your might
Grip me tightly yet again


In the still of the night
During the peace of the nighttime


So before the light
Therefore, immediately prior to the daybreak


Hold me again with all of your might
Embrace me tightly again


(In the still of the night)
(During the peace of the nighttime)


In the still of the night
During the peace of the nighttime




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Written by: Hoagy Carmichael, Jo Trent

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