In Your Arms Tonight
Hedwig And The Angry Inch Lyrics

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Runnng head on
to things that knock me down
over again
you picked me off the ground
when I wasn't strong enough to fight
any more

but in your arms tonight

hold me close and tight
in your arms tonight
in your arms tonight
in your arms tonight
oh my love

God only knows
why I don't just retreat, instead of riding the rails
back to the place of my worst defeat
cause I'm not fooling anyone
not quite convincing you

but in your arms tonight

Try not to be strong
cry 'til it's all gone
if you hold me tight
in your arms tonight
oh my love

the years you've seen in me
the one who'd be there for you
the way I need you here tonight.......

yea...............

in your arms tonight
in your arms tonight
in your arms tonight
ohh... in your arms tonight
all....my love...

all my love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "In Your Arms Tonight" by Hedwig and The Angry Inch convey a sense of vulnerability and reliance on the love of another person. The lyrics portray the artist as someone who has faced many obstacles and has been knocked down repeatedly but finds comfort in the arms of their lover. The lines "running head on to things that knock me down, over again, you picked me off the ground, when I wasn't strong enough to fight anymore" illustrate the idea of being tired of constantly fighting and needing someone to lean on.

The artist questions why they keep returning to their place of "worst defeat" instead of giving up and retreating. However, they acknowledge that they are not fooling anyone, particularly their lover who isn't entirely convinced by their words. Despite this, the artist finds solace in their lover's arms, asking them to hold them close and tight and allowing themselves to cry until it's all gone.

Line by Line Meaning

Runnng head on
Confronting life's challenges head on

to things that knock me down
Facing obstacles that push me down

over again
Repeatedly

you picked me off the ground
You helped me up when I fell

when I wasn't strong enough to fight
When I was too weak to battle

any more
Anymore

but in your arms tonight
But being held in your embrace tonight

hold me close and tight
Hug me tenderly and tightly

oh my love
Used as a term of endearment

God only knows
Only God knows

why I don't just retreat, instead of riding the rails
Why I don't just give up and go away, instead of constantly moving on