One Night
Gunnar Gehl Lyrics


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Like we're doing this backwards
I shouldn't be in your room right now
And you're moving us faster
When I wanna know what you're all about

What's your biggest disaster?
Do you hide your feelings just like me?
Go for a drive when you can't sleep
'Cause that's what I do

I'm feeling something already, it's crazy
But I just wanna know what this is
Can you blame me?
Yeah, let's go steal the key to the city
We could leave right now
Would you wanna come with me?
I don't wanna give it just one night

And you make it look so easy when I'm all stressed out
Would you hit me in the morning or just kick me out?
Thinking you might be somebody I can't be without
I'll be honest that I might want this more than just one night

And you make it look so easy when I'm all stressed out
Would you hit me in the morning or just kick me out?
Thinking you might be somebody I can't be without
I'll be honest that I might want this more than just one night

And I thought that you noticed
I look to the left when I get nervous
But I was hoping I could be your shoulder, make it worth it
You don't even know it
Turning heads in every room
Couldn't get my mind off you even if I tried to
Oh-woah

I'm feeling something already, it's crazy
But I just wanna know what this is
Can you blame me?
Yeah, let's go steal the key to the city
We could leave right now
Would you wanna come with me?
I don't wanna give it just one night

And you make it look so easy when I'm all stressed out
Would you hit me in the morning or just kick me out?
Thinking you might be somebody I can't be without
I'll be honest that I might want this more than just one night

And you make it look so easy when I'm all stressed out
Would you hit me in the morning or just kick me out?
Thinking you might be somebody I can't be without
I'll be honest that I might want this more than just one night

Just one night
Just one night (yeah)
Let's go steal the key to the city
We could leave right now
Would you wanna come with me?
I don't wanna give it just one night
Oh, yeah

And you make it look so easy when I'm all stressed out
Would you hit me in the morning or just kick me out?
Thinking you might be somebody I can't be without
I'll be honest that I might want this more than just one night

And you make it look so easy when I'm all stressed out
Would you hit me in the morning or just kick me out?




Thinking you might be somebody I can't be without
I'll be honest that I might want this more than just one night

Overall Meaning

In Gunnar Gehl's song "One Night," the lyrics are about the experience of meeting someone new and developing feelings too quickly. The singer feels like they're moving too fast with this person and possibly going backwards by ending up in their room. They want to know more about their new love interest and learn about their past experiences and feelings. However, the fear of rejection is also present, and the singer wonders if this person would kick them out in the morning or consider something more long-term.


The first verse asks several questions to learn more about the love interest's personality, including their biggest disaster and whether they hide their feelings. The second verse talks about how effortless the love interest makes everything seem and how the singer can't stop thinking about them. The chorus expresses the singer's desire for more than just one night with this person and asks them to come on a wild adventure together.


The bridge shows vulnerability on the part of the singer, who wants to be someone that the love interest can rely on as a shoulder to lean on when they're nervous. The ending repeats the chorus's plea for something more than just a one-night stand.


Overall, "One Night" is about the thrill and fear of falling for someone too quickly and wanting to know everything about them while still worrying about the future of the relationship.



Line by Line Meaning

Like we're doing this backwards
We seem to be moving too fast without properly getting to know each other first


I shouldn't be in your room right now
It's not the right time for us to be in this situation, but I can't help myself


And you're moving us faster
You're making me feel comfortable and taking control, causing us to move even quicker


When I wanna know what you're all about
I want to understand your character and your true intentions


What's your biggest disaster?
What is the worst situation you've experienced and how did you react to it?


Do you hide your feelings just like me?
Do you also have a tough time being vulnerable and expressing your emotions?


Go for a drive when you can't sleep
Taking a drive can be a healthy way to deal with insomnia and reduce stress


'Cause that's what I do
Driving at night is my coping mechanism when I can't sleep due to racing thoughts


I'm feeling something already, it's crazy
I'm having unexpected emotions and it's making me feel anxious but excited


But I just wanna know what this is
I want to define what we're feeling and what our potential relationship could be


Can you blame me?
Is it wrong for me to be curious and want to explore something new?


Yeah, let's go steal the key to the city
Let's have a wild adventure and feel like we're in control


We could leave right now
We don't have to follow any rules or obligations, we can act impulsively


Would you wanna come with me?
Do you also want to experience something exciting and new with me?


I don't wanna give it just one night
I don't want our experience to be just a fling or a one-night stand, I want something more meaningful


And you make it look so easy when I'm all stressed out
You have a calming presence and make me feel at ease even when I'm anxious


Would you hit me in the morning or just kick me out?
Are you only interested in a physical relationship or do you want something more?


Thinking you might be somebody I can't be without
I'm starting to develop strong feelings for you and I might not be able to imagine my life without you


I'll be honest that I might want this more than just one night
I'm becoming emotionally invested and desire a deeper connection with you


And I thought that you noticed
I hoped you had picked up on my subtle hints and flirtatious behavior


I look to the left when I get nervous
I have a tell that reveals when I'm feeling anxious or uncomfortable


But I was hoping I could be your shoulder, make it worth it
I want to be there for you emotionally and support you in any way you need


You don't even know it
You're unaware of the impact you have on me and how I feel about you


Turning heads in every room
You have an attractive and magnetic presence that catches everyone's attention


Couldn't get my mind off you even if I tried to
You're constantly on my mind and I can't stop thinking about you, even when I try


Just one night
A reminder that I don't want our interaction to be fleeting or insignificant, I want something more




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