Jacynthe is best known amongst adults for starring, along with Anne-Marie Losique, in the Québécois version of the reality show The Simple Life, called La Vie Rurale.
In 2006 she toured with the Cirque du Soleil in their very first arena tour, Delirium. She left the show in May, 2006. She has released 4 albums: Seize the Day, 12-25, Entends-Tu mon coeur, and I Got What it Takes.
Need You Tonight
Jacynthe Lyrics
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All we've got is this moment
Twenty-first century's yesterday
You can care all you want
Everybody does [yea thats okay]
So slide over here
Your moves are surreal
I've got to let you know
I've got to let you know [Uh]
You're one of my guys
I need you tonight
Cuz I'm not sleepin
There's something about you baby
Ooh that makes me sweat
How do you feel?
All lonely
What do you think?
I Can't think at all
Whatcha gunna do?
Gunna live the life
So slide over here
And give me a moment
Your moves are surreal
I've got to let you know
I've got to let you know
You're one of my guys [Uh]
I need you tonight
Cuz I'm not sleepin
Theres something about you baby yeah
Ooh that makes me sweat
How do you feel?
All lonely
What do you think?
I Can't think at all
Whatcha gunna do?
I'm Gunna live my life
How do you feel?
All lonely [Ow!]
In Jacynthe's song Need You Tonight, the lyrics speak to the powerful and urgent desire for connection with another person. The song opens with an invitation to the other person to come closer, emphasizing the fleeting nature of the present moment. The reference to "twenty-first century's yesterday" acts as a reminder that time passes quickly, and that the current moment should be cherished. The lyrics also acknowledge the universal need for human connection, as the line "you can care all you want, everybody does" implies that everyone longs to be with someone they care about.
The chorus of the song repeats the urgent need for the other person: "I need you tonight, cuz I'm not sleeping." The lyrics suggest that the singer is consumed with thoughts of this other person, their movements, and the effect they have on her. The reference to sweating implies a physical reaction, while the conversational lines ("how do you feel?" "What do you think?") create a sense of intimacy and familiarity between the two people.
Overall, the song captures the intensity of desire and the need for human connection, with its urgent lyrics and sensual undertones.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, come over here
Jacynthe is inviting the person to come closer to her.
All we've got is this moment
They only have this moment, and they should enjoy it to the fullest.
Twenty-first century's yesterday
She is referring to the fact that time goes by very quickly.
You can care all you want
It's okay to care about things, and everyone does.
Everybody does [yea thats okay]
This line is just a repetition of the previous line to emphasize its meaning.
So slide over here
She wants the person to move closer to her.
And give me a moment
Jacynthe wants the person to give her their attention for a moment.
Your moves are surreal
The person's movements are impressive or mesmerizing to her.
I've got to let you know
Jacynthe feels the need to express her feelings to the person.
You're one of my guys
This line may refer to the person being a close friend or someone she has a strong connection with.
I need you tonight
Jacynthe needs the person's presence or attention at this moment.
Cuz I'm not sleepin
She can't sleep or relax without the person around.
There's something about you baby
She is attracted to the person and can't quite put her finger on why.
Ooh that makes me sweat
The person's presence or actions are causing her to feel nervous, excited, or aroused.
How do you feel?
Jacynthe is asking the person how they feel in general.
All lonely
She is asking if the person feels lonely.
What do you think?
She wants to know what the person is thinking about.
I Can't think at all
She is having trouble focusing or concentrating on anything because of her feelings for the person.
Whatcha gunna do?
She is asking the person what they plan to do next.
Gunna live the life
The person is going to live their life to the fullest, not wasting any more time.
I'm Gunna live my life
This line is a repetition of the previous line, but from Jacynthe's perspective.
How do you feel?
Jacynthe is once again asking the person how they feel.
All lonely [Ow!]
This line is a repetition of a previous line, but with a playful, teasing tone.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.