Flat as a Pancake would remain their most popular album spawning two charting singles, the well-known anthem "Never Been Any Reason" and "Love Me tonight", both written by guitarist Mike Somerville.
This lineup of John Schlitt (vocals), Mike Somerville (guitars), Roger Boyd (keyboards), Dan Birney (bass) and Steve Huston (drums) would last through four more studio albums and a double-LP live album when in 1980 Schlitt, Birney and Somerville left the band although Somerville would return for 1994 through 2003. By the mid-80ās, John Schlitt, had joined Petra, a christian rock band when lead singer Greg X. Volz left the band.
Roger Boyd took over leadership of the band for one mildly successful album, U.S. 1, and two more studio albums before the band became an oldies act
Love Me Tonight
Head East Lyrics
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To a place I've never seen
One more bar, back to the car
And I'm gone before I even know where I've been - yeah
Now I don't know where you come from
I'll probably never see your face again
It really don't matter what your name is
But I don't know where you've been
And I don't know who you've had in
But I know you've got exactly what I need
It don't mean too much to me
What you do or who you see
I'll be leavin' here at three
So love me tonight
Well I've been gone a long time
I really haven't been any place at all
Two more days the same old way
Well it really doesn't matter at all - no
But you could make a difference
In the way I feel today
We'll have some fun, but I gotta run
If I'm gonna live I gotta play
But I don't know where you've been
And I don't know who you've had in
But I know you've got exactly what I need
It don't mean too much to me
What you do or who you see
I'll be leavin' here at three
So love me tonight
Love me tonight, don't talk about tomorrow
Love me tonight, don't feed me any sorrow
One night's all we got and then I'm gone yeah
Love me tonight, don't ever try to stop it
Love me tonight, I'll be gone before you know it
Maybe I'll be back before too long
Love me tonight, don't talk about tomorrow
Love me tonight, don't feed me any sorrow
One night's all we got and then I'm gone yeah
Love me tonight, don't ever try to stop it
Love me tonight, I'll be gone before you know it
Maybe I'll be back before too long
But I don't know where you've been
And I don't know who you've had in
But I know you've got exactly what I need
It don't mean too much to me
What you do or who you see
I'll be leavin' here at three
So love me tonight
I believe in you and me
So love me tonight
The lyrics to Head East's "Love Me Tonight" describe a brief, passionate encounter between two strangers. The singer describes driving 200 miles to an unfamiliar place and meeting a woman at a bar. Despite the fact that he knows nothing about her and will likely never see her again, he is drawn to her and wants to spend the night with her. He acknowledges that she has likely had other partners, but it doesn't matter to him as he believes that she can provide exactly what he needs in the moment. The singer is not interested in discussing the future or any emotional attachments - he simply wants to enjoy the night and leave before anyone can get hurt.
The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and a desire for escape. The singer has been "gone a long time" and hasn't found what he's looking for. The woman represents a temporary distraction from his problems, and the singer is willing to take a chance on a one-night stand in the hope of feeling more alive. The line "If I'm gonna live I gotta play" suggests that he feels as though he's been stagnating, and that this encounter is a necessary step in order for him to move forward.
Overall, "Love Me Tonight" is a song about seizing the day and taking risks in pursuit of excitement and fulfillment. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency and a willingness to pursue pleasure regardless of the risks involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Drive two hundred miles
I traveled a long way to get here.
To a place I've never seen
I'm here for the first time.
One more bar, back to the car
I came here to drink and have fun.
And I'm gone before I even know where I've been - yeah
I don't care where I am or where I'm going, I just want to enjoy the moment.
Now I don't know where you come from
I don't know your past or your background.
I'll probably never see your face again
I don't expect to have a long-term relationship with you.
It really don't matter what your name is
Your name is not important to me.
But it's so nice to make another friend
I'm glad to have met you and had a good time.
But I don't know where you've been
I don't know who you've been with or what you've done.
And I don't know who you've had in
I don't know the people you've been intimate with.
But I know you've got exactly what I need
I know that you have the qualities that I'm looking for right now.
It don't mean too much to me
It's not a big deal to me.
What you do or who you see
Your life outside of this moment is not significant to me.
I'll be leavin' here at three
I have to go soon.
So love me tonight
Enjoy this moment with me.
Well I've been gone a long time
I've been away for a while.
I really haven't been any place at all
I haven't traveled much or done anything significant.
Two more days the same old way
I'm going to continue living my life as usual for the next few days.
Well it really doesn't matter at all - no
It's not important to me.
But you could make a difference
You have the potential to impact my life positively.
In the way I feel today
You could make me feel better about myself and my situation.
We'll have some fun, but I gotta run
We can enjoy this moment, but I have to leave soon.
If I'm gonna live I gotta play
I need to have some fun in order to enjoy my life.
Love me tonight, don't talk about tomorrow
Let's enjoy this moment and not worry about the future.
Love me tonight, don't feed me any sorrow
Don't burden me with your problems or worries.
One night's all we got and then I'm gone yeah
This moment is temporary and will end soon.
Love me tonight, don't ever try to stop it
Don't ruin the moment by trying to make it more than it is.
Love me tonight, I'll be gone before you know it
I'll be leaving soon and this moment will be over.
Maybe I'll be back before too long
Maybe we'll meet again someday.
I believe in you and me
I have hope that we can connect again or that our time together was meaningful.
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL A. SOMERVILLE
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Drive two hundred miles
To a place I've never seen
One more bar, back to the car
And I'm gone before I even know where I've been - yeah
Now I don't know where you come from
I'll probably never see your face again
It really don't matter what your name is
But it's so nice to make another friend
But I don't know where you've been
And I don't know who you've had in
But I know you've got exactly what I need
It don't mean too much to me
What you do or who you see
I'll be leavin' here at three
So love me tonight
Well I've been gone a long time
I really haven't been any place at all
Two more days the same old way
Well it really doesn't matter at all - no
But you could make a difference
In the way I feel today
We'll have some fun, but I gotta run
If I'm gonna live I gotta play
But I don't know where you've been
And I don't know who you've had in
But I know you've got exactly what I need
It don't mean too much to me
What you do or who you see
I'll be leavin' here at three
So love me tonight
Love me tonight, don't talk about tomorrow
Love me tonight, don't feed me any sorrow
One night's all we got and then I'm gone yeah
Love me tonight, don't ever try to stop it
Love me tonight, I'll be gone before you know it
Maybe I'll be back before too long
Love me tonight, don't talk about tomorrow
Love me tonight, don't feed me any sorrow
One night's all we got and then I'm gone yeah
Love me tonight, don't ever try to stop it
Love me tonight, I'll be gone before you know it
Maybe I'll be back before too long
But I don't know where you've been
And I don't know who you've had in
But I know you've got exactly what I need
It don't mean too much to me
What you do or who you see
I'll be leavin' here at three
So love me tonight
I believe in you and me
So love me tonight
@bill2527
I saw Head East open up for Molly Hatchet and what a great show, they really energized the crowd and everyone was thoroughly digging it. It was my 2nd or 3rd concert I ever went to around 1980 or 81. Will always remember it...great times!!
@Kanoee64
I saw Head East open for Molly Hatchet in OKC in the early 80s.
@commodoresixfour7478
The summer of 2018 they played in my hometown festival. Port Washington WI Fish Day, the world's largest one day Fish Fry. It was awesome, they played it like it was the super bowl. Everyone got to meet all the band members. Some little girl got the drummers drum sticks. The lead singer took someone's phone and sung into it on stage. Before that day I didn't know "Head East", after that, I can't ever forget them.
@chrisphelan2419
My cover band used to play this song. It was one of the most fun songs to play. John Schlitt is still performing at age 72 and sounds as good as ever.
@KUTVgroucho
A lost classic from the 70s... a wonderful song and beautifully played.
@lindabergman3127
All of their songs are Good š
@williamavery11
I have been listening to this album for 30+ years. It never gets old.
@tonyjanney1654
This is a top notch album. every cut is excellent. It is a shame it is unavailable on CD.
@dougnelsin1480
I saw these guys just last night and i was blown away by the musicianship. Great band but i wish they would get the respect they deserve. The crowd was small but very appreciative. I got to talk to the band members after the show and they were extremely friendly and engaging. I have seen them in the past and will continue going to see them as long as they still have the desire to please their audience.
@jameslewis9343
I had not heard Head East until I saw them on tour with Ted Nugent and Robin Trower. Wow! Been a fan ever since !