Hang On To Me Tonight
Jagger Lyrics
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Like a picture the colours fade away
Love is fragile, you hide it from the light
It lasts forever and always stays the same
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, honey, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, honey, are you tiring of the race
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
All the characters are mouthing out their lines
And the love scenes are shot in shades of grey
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, baby, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, baby, don't you lose that natural grace
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
In "Hang On To Me Tonight," Mick Jagger sings about a love that has lost its intensity and vibrancy. He compares love to an art form, saying that it is fragile and fading away. Love is like a picture, with colors that fade away, and like a movie where the stars just fade away. There is a sense of longing and desperation throughout the song as Jagger pleads with his lover to hold on to their love, to stay close to him and not walk away. He acknowledges that his cards are on the table and the decision to leave or stay is up to his lover.
The song's melancholic tone is reflected in the way Jagger delivers his vocals, with a hint of sadness and vulnerability. The lyrics speak to the fleeting nature of love and the reality that sometimes things just don't work out, even if we want them to. Despite this, there is a sense of hope throughout the song as Jagger continues to plead with his lover to stay close to him and not leave.
Overall, "Hang On To Me Tonight" is a poignant song that speaks to the complexities of love and relationships. It is a reminder that love is fragile and fleeting, but it is also a powerful force that can last forever if we hold on to it.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a picture you came into my life
You entered my life like a picture, a moment that stays with me forever.
Like a picture the colours fade away
But over time, the vibrancy of our relationship has faded.
Love is fragile, you hide it from the light
Our love is delicate - we keep it hidden and protected from the harshness of the world.
It lasts forever and always stays the same
But it remains a constant force in our lives, something that will always endure.
Ah, honey, while there's youth upon your face
My dear, you are still young and full of life.
Ah, honey, are you tiring of the race
But are you growing weary of the constant struggles of life?
My cards are on the table
I am laying my heart and soul bare.
You can get up and walk away
You have the choice to leave if you wish to.
Or stay
But I hope you choose to stay with me.
All the characters are mouthing out their lines
Our lives are like a play, with each person playing their role perfectly.
And the love scenes are shot in shades of grey
But our love is not a mere act - it is real, though it may sometimes seem uncertain or unclear.
Hang on to me tonight
Hold onto me tightly tonight.
Stay close to me all day
Stay by my side throughout the day.
Ah, baby, while there's youth upon your face
My darling, you are still young and radiant.
Ah, baby, don't you lose that natural grace
But please don't lose that inherent grace and beauty that make you who you are.
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johnny zell
Like a picture you came into my life
Like a picture the colours fade away
Love is fragile, you hide it from the light
It lasts forever and always stays the same
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, honey, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, honey, are you tiring of the race
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
All the characters are mouthing out their lines
And the love scenes are shot in shades of grey
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, baby, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, baby, don't you lose that natural grace
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
johnny zell
Like a picture you came into my life
Like a picture the colours fade away
Love is fragile, you hide it from the light
It lasts forever and always stays the same
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, honey, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, honey, are you tiring of the race
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Like a movie, you swept into my life
And like a movie, the stars just fade away
All the characters are mouthing out their lines
And the love scenes are shot in shades of grey
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Ah, baby, while there's youth upon your face
Ah, baby, don't you lose that natural grace
My cards are on the table
You can get up and walk away
Or stay
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Hang on to me tonight
Stay close to me all day
Lotte Peng
❤❤❤
David Mullis
The harmonica solo by Mick towards the middle of this well writ song is absolute.
Susan Predis
Dan Zabo he patterns his playing after Little Walter
Susan Predis
David Mullis check out Blue and Loansome he plays a lot of harmonica on it
DMZABO
Jagger is the best with the mouth harp. Like forever the best.
Aguinaldo Cardin
nao canso de ouvir essas preciosidades. top
Oliver Fenton
Always loved the Stones - but despite what Keith might say, always liked Jagger's solos and this is my favourite. And the harmonica sublime. Ry Cooder slide guitar on Memo from Turner also hard to beat.
DMZABO
Awesome tune! Love is fragile ya hide it from the light! Hang on to me tonight, stay close to me all day.
Mick Jagger has a way with his words.
serginhobrasil
Essa música é marcante na minha vida....