Caught Up
Inner Life Lyrics
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I'm caught up in a one night love affair
Hoping true love will find me there
Caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
Before I let you in
There's just one thing I wanna say
That this will end another way
Tomorrow you'll wake up and be on your way
Forget all the things you say tonight
That's why
I'm caught up in a one night love affair
Hoping true love will find me there
You see, I'm caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
So make yourself at home
I want you only for a while, oh yeah
I haven't got much time
To find the man behind the smile
I'm a fairy-tale princess in search of a knight
And I never believe dreams come true
I'm just like you
You see
I'm caught up in a one night love affair
Hoping true love will find me there
You see, I'm caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
I'm caught up in a one night love affair
Hoping true love will find me there
You see, I'm caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
I'm caught up, yeah (in a one night love affair)
Hoping true love, yes, will find me there
You see, I'm caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
(I'm caught up) in a one night love affair
Hoping true love will find me there
You see, I'm caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, that's just the way I am, oh yeah
Stay for a while, baby
Got to hold you for a while, lay with you in style
Oh, close the door and I'm next to you
The music's sweet, just watch what I'm gonna do
(I'm caught up) ooh yeah (in a one night love affair)
Hoping true love will find me there
See, I'm caught up in a one night love affair
In need of love again, see, that's just the way I am
The song "I'm Caught Up in a One Night Love Affair" by Inner Life is about a woman who has a fear of commitment and is looking for love but only ends up finding one night stands. The chorus of the song repeats the line "I'm caught up in a one night love affair, hoping true love will find me there" which suggests that the woman is looking for a real romantic connection but keeps getting caught up in brief encounters.
In the verses of the song, she admits that she knows that the man she is with is only going to leave her in the morning, but she is still hopeful that he will stay longer and love her. She is a "fairytale princess in search of a knight" but is afraid to believe that her dreams can come true.
The bridge of the song reveals that the woman is aware that she is repeating the same cycle of seeking love and being disappointed, but she can't help it because she is "in need of love again, that's just the way I am." This implies that the fear of rejection and the need for affection are driving her behavior.
Overall, the lyrics of the song depict the struggle of wanting true love but being caught up in a cycle of one night stands due to a fear of commitment and the ingrained need for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, oh baby uh
The singer is expressing her emotions in a passionate way.
I'm caught up in a one night love affair
The singer is in a short-term romantic relationship, hoping it will lead to something more significant.
Hoping true love will find me there
The singer wants to find true love and believes it could arise from this one night stand.
Caught up in a one night love affair
The singer is unable to resist the lure of a momentary romance.
In need of love again, that's just the way I am
The singer is someone who constantly craves love and attention.
Before I let you in
The singer wants to communicate an important message before proceeding with the romance.
There's just one thing I wanna say
The singer wants to make a significant point before proceeding with the relationship.
There's no need to pretend
The singer wants to be clear that the relationship is purely a one night stand, with no expectations of more than that.
That this will end another way
The singer wants to make sure there are no misunderstandings about what is happening here, to avoid any hurt feelings later.
Tomorrow you'll wake up and be on your way
The singer doesn't want the other person to get the wrong idea about the relationship or the possibility of anything more happening between them.
Forget all the things you say tonight
The singer wants to express that nothing said or done between them tonight will have any impact on the future of their relationship, as it is just a one night stand.
That's why
The singer is emphasizing the importance of this point.
So make yourself at home
The singer is trying to create a comfortable environment for the one night stand to take place.
I want you only for a while, oh yeah
The singer is emphasizing the temporary nature of their relationship.
I haven't got much time
The singer is in a hurry and wants to get to the point of the relationship quickly.
To find the man behind the smile
The singer wants to get to know the other person beyond their surface-level appearance or demeanor.
I'm a fairy-tale princess in search of a knight
The singer is looking for the ideal, perfect romantic partner.
And I never believe dreams come true
The singer has lost faith in the idea that true love or fairy-tale romances really exist.
I'm just like you
The singer sees herself as someone who is looking for love, just like the other person.
Stay for a while, baby
The singer is trying to prolong the moment before the relationship ends.
Got to hold you for a while, lay with you in style
The singer is emphasizing the physical aspect of their relationship.
Oh, close the door and I'm next to you
The singer wants to create an intimate environment for their relationship to take place in.
The music's sweet, just watch what I'm gonna do
The singer is indicating that she wants to take things to the next level in their relationship and they should enjoy the moment.
In need of love again, see, that's just the way I am
The singer reiterates that she is someone who always needs love and attention, and that her current relationship is indicative of her nature.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PATRICK PETER ADAMS, TERRI A. GONZALEZ
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Peter Lagroove
+Stephen Hardy Music at the Lime Light IN CANADA was provided by the legendary Montreal deejay
Robert Ouimet, who was known worldwide as the Godfather of Montreal
Disco, and the best DJ in Canada from 1973 to 1982. Ouimet won Billboard
magazine’s “DJ of the Year” Award in 1977, and was the first DJ in
Canada to play live on the radio.........The Lime Light really was better than Studio 54, and that’s [mostly]
because it was a fun place for everybody – men, women, black, white,
straight and gay,” says Ouimet. “I used to go to New York all the time
during the week – I remember I was flown over there once for the
premiere of [the movie] Thank God It’s Friday [starring Donna Summer].
Then I used to work in Montreal on the weekends.
Peter Lagroove
+Stephen Hardy Music at the Lime Light IN CANADA was provided by the legendary Montreal deejay
Robert Ouimet, who was known worldwide as the Godfather of Montreal
Disco, and the best DJ in Canada from 1973 to 1982. Ouimet won Billboard
magazine’s “DJ of the Year” Award in 1977, and was the first DJ in
Canada to play live on the radio.........The Lime Light really was better than Studio 54, and that’s [mostly]
because it was a fun place for everybody – men, women, black, white,
straight and gay,” says Ouimet. “I used to go to New York all the time
during the week – I remember I was flown over there once for the
premiere of [the movie] Thank God It’s Friday [starring Donna Summer].
Then I used to work in Montreal on the weekends
Peter Lagroove
Music at the Lime Light IN CANADA was provided by the legendary Montreal deejay
Robert Ouimet, who was known worldwide as the Godfather of Montreal
Disco, and the best DJ in Canada from 1973 to 1982. Ouimet won Billboard
magazine’s “DJ of the Year” Award in 1977, and was the first DJ in
Canada to play live on the radio.........The Lime Light really was better than Studio 54, and that’s [mostly]
because it was a fun place for everybody – men, women, black, white,
straight and gay,” says Ouimet. “I used to go to New York all the time
during the week – I remember I was flown over there once for the
premiere of [the movie] Thank God It’s Friday [starring Donna Summer].
Then I used to work in Montreal on the weekends.
myboylollipop09
I remember.sometimes the DJs would tease us and bring in about 10 secs of this record letting us know it was coming up and we would pack the floor..I bought this 12in single when it was released some 35yrs ago and love it even more today ..
Rob Parks
I'm trying to find the club version. Im in Bmore
Stephen Hardy
I remember this classic at Better Days In NYC. This song was the story of so many affairs happening on the dance floor..
Thank God I'm still here to let people know how much fun we had!!!
Peter Lagroove
+Stephen Hardy Music at the Lime Light IN CANADA was provided by the legendary Montreal deejay
Robert Ouimet, who was known worldwide as the Godfather of Montreal
Disco, and the best DJ in Canada from 1973 to 1982. Ouimet won Billboard
magazine’s “DJ of the Year” Award in 1977, and was the first DJ in
Canada to play live on the radio.........The Lime Light really was better than Studio 54, and that’s [mostly]
because it was a fun place for everybody – men, women, black, white,
straight and gay,” says Ouimet. “I used to go to New York all the time
during the week – I remember I was flown over there once for the
premiere of [the movie] Thank God It’s Friday [starring Donna Summer].
Then I used to work in Montreal on the weekends.
Peter Lagroove
+Stephen Hardy Music at the Lime Light IN CANADA was provided by the legendary Montreal deejay
Robert Ouimet, who was known worldwide as the Godfather of Montreal
Disco, and the best DJ in Canada from 1973 to 1982. Ouimet won Billboard
magazine’s “DJ of the Year” Award in 1977, and was the first DJ in
Canada to play live on the radio.........The Lime Light really was better than Studio 54, and that’s [mostly]
because it was a fun place for everybody – men, women, black, white,
straight and gay,” says Ouimet. “I used to go to New York all the time
during the week – I remember I was flown over there once for the
premiere of [the movie] Thank God It’s Friday [starring Donna Summer].
Then I used to work in Montreal on the weekends
Stephen Hardy
+MANUEL XAVIER Hey Manuel, sounds like good times!!!
mia mccoy
I’ve only been in love once in my life, thus far!
This song was an anthem for me!
Not just one night!
But the beginning of two kindred souls meeting (soul mates)!
Dymond Dust
"How many more must I count??? I'm caught up...." One of the finest voices EVER!
bartonone2005
Jocelyn Brown! Tell me you didn't fall in love after her superb vocal on this recording? All of the pyrotechnics and expert performance minus the diva posturing. She stands up to the best of them with her formidable talent. She knows how to use and not abuse grace notes. Her emotional delivery speaks for itself. One of the underrated greats!
Crucial P Denis Lea
Jocelyn Brown is coming to perform here in september , she still active !