Founded by self-proclaimed emperor of rock Nicke Andersson in Stockholm in … Read Full Bio ↴Founded by self-proclaimed emperor of rock Nicke Andersson in Stockholm in 2009. (Previously active in The Hellacopters and Entombed)
The band mainly consist of Nicke Andersson, Dolf De Borst (The Datsuns), Tobias Egge (The Objects) and Tomas Eriksson (Captain Murphy). Nicke Anderssons good friend Dregen from Backyard Babies performed on Imperial State Electrics first album.

Imperial State Electric released their self-titled debut album in 2010. The album was released by Psychout Records. Their second, entitled Pop War, came in 2012, with a third record currently available for pre-order.

Stay the Night
Imperial State Electric Lyrics

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I know that we are upside down So hold your tongue and hear me out I know that we were made to break So what?
I don't mind
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes I know that we were made to break So what?
I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?

Doesn't mean we're bound for life So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life So oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
I am a fire, you're gasoline, Come pour yourself all over me We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes I know that we were made to break So what?
I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night? (we get burned!) Doesn't mean we're bound for life (we never learn!) So oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Night night night night night...
ARE YOU GONNA STAY THE NIGHT?!
Are you gonna stay the night?
Doesn't mean we're bound for life So oh oh, are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?
Are you gonna stay the night?

Oh oh oh oh.
Are you gonna stay the night?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Imperial State Electric's "Stay The Night" are about a relationship that is possibly unstable and doomed to fail, yet the singer is still willing to take the risk and enjoy the moment. The first few lines set the tone for the song: "I know that we are upside down, so hold your tongue and hear me out. I know that we were made to break, so what? I don't mind." These lyrics suggest that the relationship may already be in a difficult place, but the singer is still willing to continue and enjoy the moment.

The chorus of the song repeats "Are you gonna stay the night?" several times, implying that the singer is living in the moment and wants to make the most of it, even if the relationship is temporary. The lyrics "we'll let this place go down in flames only one more time" further emphasize the idea of living in the present and enjoying the moment without worrying about the consequences.

In the end, the lyrics suggest that the singer is looking for temporary fun instead of a long-term commitment. The line "doesn't mean we're bound for life" highlights that the singer doesn't want to be tied down and is only looking for a temporary fling.

Line by Line Meaning

I know that we are upside down
I am aware of the instability of our situation

So hold your tongue and hear me out
Please listen to me without interrupting

I know that we were made to break
I understand that our relationship may not last

So what? I don't mind
But I don't necessarily see it as a negative

You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Let's create an intimate atmosphere

Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I want you to maintain your enthusiasm

Are you gonna stay the night?
Will you spend the night with me?

Doesn't mean we're bound for life
Our one-night-stand doesn't signify a long-term commitment

I am a fire, you're gasoline,
I am passionate, and you excite me

Come pour yourself all over me
Give into your desires

We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
Let's indulge in our passion one more time before moving on

(we get burned!) Doesn't mean we're bound for life (we never learn!)
We may make the same mistake again, but that's not a guarantee that we'll always do so

Night night night night night...
Repeating 'night' to emphasize the importance of this one night together

ARE YOU GONNA STAY THE NIGHT?!
Emphatically asking if the person will spend the night

Oh oh oh oh.
Repeating 'oh' as a way to release tension and excitement

Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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