Stay the Night
Jane Olivor Lyrics


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Feel I'm trying to swim the north atlantic ocean
I'm traveling on a different kind of train
Heaven saves a place for fallen angels
I need someone to take me home again

Stay the night
Baby say you love me
Stay and love me
Stay the night
Stay the night
Need you to need me
Say you need me
Stay the night

I'm living with a clock for a companion
Waiting for the telephone to cry
If you stay and love me till the morning
Maybe we won't ever say goodbye

Stay the night
Baby say you love me
Stay and love me
Stay the night
Stay the night
Need you to need me
Say you need me
Stay the night

It takes a while to know just where you're going
And sometimes you get lost along the way
And since I feel the need inside me growing
I hope that you won't mind it when I say

Stay the night
Baby say you love me
Stay and love me
Stay the night
Stay the night
Need you to need me
Say you need me
Stay the night




Stay the night
Stay the night

Overall Meaning

In Jane Olivor's song "Stay The Night," the singer is feeling lost and out of place, like they are trying to swim across the North Atlantic Ocean or traveling on a different kind of train. They are yearning for home and someone to save them, even if just for a night. The mention of fallen angels suggests that the singer sees themselves as damaged or flawed in some way, and are in need of love and comfort.


The chorus of the song is a plea for someone to stay with the singer and love them for the night. The repetition of "stay the night" emphasizes the singer's desire for companionship and affection. They are living with a clock as their only companion, waiting for the telephone to ring with someone to save them. If their lover stays with them until morning, maybe they won't have to say goodbye and face the loneliness again.


The lyrics of "Stay The Night" highlight the human need for connection and love. The singer's longing for someone to stay with them and love them through the night is relatable and universal. The song's melancholic tone and emotive vocals reflect the singer's feelings of isolation and vulnerability.


Line by Line Meaning

Feel I'm trying to swim the north atlantic ocean
I feel like I'm struggling to get through a great challenge, like swimming across the vast North Atlantic Ocean


I'm traveling on a different kind of train
My journey through life is taking me down an unusual and unexpected path


Heaven saves a place for fallen angels
There is always hope and redemption, even for those who have made mistakes and fallen from grace


I need someone to take me home again
I'm lost and searching for someone to guide me back to where I belong


Stay the night
I want you to spend the night with me, to provide comfort and support


Baby say you love me
I need to hear that you love me to feel secure and valued


Stay and love me
I want you to stick around and show me affection


Need you to need me
I need someone to rely on, to give my life purpose and meaning


Say you need me
I need to hear that you need me to feel wanted and appreciated


I'm living with a clock for a companion
I feel like time is always ticking away, reminding me of my mortality


Waiting for the telephone to cry
I'm waiting for someone to call me, perhaps with good or bad news


Maybe we won't ever say goodbye
I hope that we can stay together and not have to part ways


It takes a while to know just where you're going
It can take time to figure out your direction and purpose in life


And sometimes you get lost along the way
Occasionally, it's easy to lose your path and feel disoriented


I hope that you won't mind it when I say
I hope you'll understand and not be upset when I express my feelings


Stay the night
I want you to stay with me and offer companionship


Stay the night
I need you to be there for me, even if it's just for a short time


Stay the night
Your presence is important to me, and I don't want you to leave




Lyrics © FOUR MOONS MUSIC PUB. GROUP
Written by: M. GREEN, N. DOLPH

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Comments from YouTube:

@catherinemelnyk

I bought this album about 40 years ago and I love these songs as much today as I did 4 decades ago. Thanks for posting...

@charlesdavis7087

I've "stayed the night" for 40 years. And yes, I still love you. It's 2022 AD now. And yes, yes I have. May you love where ever your are....... at this point in time and space. With Grace and Love. Always, an old pal.

@realcoolbreeze

Sad and clueless where I ve been in my life and not hearing or knowing this woman’s lovely and incredibly beautiful voice. Made my night.😀👍❤️

@jillkimmelman7166

One of my all time favorite albums…love this song & every other…💜

@okiedokey2772

Had a friend pass away today. He introduced me to this song many years. RIP Steve.

@josephinemarinas2582

Still as beautiful to hear this song so many years later❤

@RobertDeMartin

Hi, Jane! Hope you are still working and well. Never feel alone. Me and a bunch of other guys and gals will always love you. Forever. You will probably never see this but for people who find this video it will give them an idea of the affect you had on so many of us. And, thank you to you tube for bringing your music back to life for us and a lot of newcomers to enjoy.

@bettyjoyce6241

I wish Jane Olivor had recorded more albums. Her voice is just perfect. This is real music. Thank you for the post

@marbett1026

I've listened to Jane since the 80's and I feel attached soul to soul

@catherinemelnyk

Jane Oliver tragically lost her young husband, I believe, due to cancer. She took 10 years away from the music business. Her career just never came back as strong. I identify with her because my own young husband was killed by a drunk driver at the age of 28. I know what that kind of pain can do to a sensitive soul...

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