Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a legendary … Read Full Bio ↴Gladys Maria Knight (born May 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a legendary American R&B/soul singer and actress. She is best known for the hits she recorded during the 1960s and 1970s, for both the Motown and Buddah Records labels, with her group Gladys Knight & the Pips, the most famous incarnation of which also included her brother Merald "Bubba" Knight and her cousins Edward Patten and William Guest.
Knight started to record solo material due to legal issues that forced her and The Pips to record separately. Her solo debut "Miss Gladys Knight" was released in 1978 followed by "Gladys Knight" on Colombia Records. Knight recorded the title track for the James Bond movie "Licence To Kill." It became a Top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #6. Knight's third solo album, "Good Woman" was released in 1991 on MCA Records (now Geffen Records). The album quickly climbed the charts to #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album features the lead single, "Men" (#2 R&B). Her fourth album, "Just For You" followed in 1995. The album went Gold. Knight most recent album is her critically acclaimed ninth studio album, "Before Me", released in 2006.

Goodnight My Love
Gladys Knight Lyrics

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Goodnight, my love
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love
May tomorrow be sunny and bright
And bring you closer to me

Before you go
Please remember I need you so
And this love I have for me

Will never go cold

If you should awake in the still of the night
Please have no fear
Just close your eyes
Then you realize
That my love will watch over you, dear, always

Goodnight, my love
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love
May tomorrow be sunny and bright
And bring you closer to me

If you should awake in the still of the night
Please have no fear
Just close your eyes
Then you realize
That my love will watch over you, dear, always

Goodnight, my love
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love

May tomorrow be sunny and bright
And bring you closer to me

Overall Meaning

The song, "Goodnight My Love" is a classic love ballad performed by Gladys Knight & The Pips, written by George Motola and John Marascalco. The song is a romantic and tender expression of love, focusing on the longing and desire for someone special. The lyrics convey the message of saying goodbye for the night, with the hope that the person sleeping will have pleasant dreams and wake up to a bright new day, bringing them closer together.

The opening lyrics of "Goodnight, my love, pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love" express the need for the person to have a peaceful slumber, and for their dreams to be filled with happiness. The singer then expresses their love and need for the person by saying, "before you go, please remember I need you so, and this love I have for me will never go cold." This line reinforces the idea that their love is strong, and it will never fade away.

In the second verse, the singer assures the person that even if they should wake up in the still of the night, they should not be afraid. They ask them to close their eyes, and they would realize that their love would watch over them always. The song's final lines say, "May tomorrow be sunny and bright, and bring you closer to me." This hope-filled line expresses the singer's sincere desire to be with the person they love, and for each new day to bring them closer together.

Overall, "Goodnight My Love" is a timeless love ballad that touches the hearts of all who listen to it. Its message of love, hope, and tenderness has made it one of the most beloved songs of all time.

Line by Line Meaning

Goodnight, my love
As the night comes, I say farewell to you.

Pleasant dreams and sleep tight, my love
I wish you peaceful and soothing slumber, my love.

May tomorrow be sunny and bright
Hope your day brings joy and happiness.

And bring you closer to me
So that we can meet and spend time together.

Before you go
Before you retire for the night.

Please remember I need you so
I want you to know how much I long for you.

And this love I have for me
This affection that I hold for you.

Will never go cold
It will never cease or diminish.

If you should awake in the still of the night
In case you happen to wake up during the night.

Please have no fear
Don't be scared or worried.

Just close your eyes
Simply shut your eyes.