Taking a few years away from the music scene to work on new material, Jennifer released her second studio album, Positively Somewhere, in September 2001. This album featured a more mature pop-rock sound, but went virtually unnoticed in the U.S. after its release due to lack of promotion on her label's part. It wasn't until its European and Asian release in the summer of 2002 that it achieved some success, thanks to the modest hit "Stranded", a cover of the Plumb song. Following the release of this album, Paige parted ways with her label, Edel. As a result, her former label released a compilation record in 2003 called Flowers - The Hits Collection, which comprised all of Paige's singles alongside a selection of other material lifted from her first two albums.
It wasn't until April 2008 that Jennifer Paige released her follow-up album, Best Kept Secret. Released in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland in 2008 through her new label GLOR Music Production GmbH, it included the singles "Wasted", "Underestimated", and the Nick Carter collaboration "Beautiful Lie".
A few years later, Paige collaborated with Coury Palermo for a couple of EPs but returned to her solo ventures for her first Christmas album, Holiday. Released in November 2012, it featured original seasonal material along with reworkings of old classics.
Following a successful kickstarter campaign, Paige released her fifth studio album in March 2017. Originally called Daydreamer, it was eventually renamed Starflower, and includes the single "The Devil's in the Details".
Stay the Night
Jennifer Paige Lyrics
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Am I just part of your game
Boy, you started a fire
I can't identify it
You're only fanning the flame
It's the rule of desire
Don't keep me waiting here for your love
Stay the night
And I'll decide
If it's right
Cause I won't wait forever baby
Stay the night
Come inside
Show me why
I Should let you
Stay the night
Use your imagination
Don't treat me like the rest
Show me you'll do it better
This kind of situation
Requires only the best
Boy, it's now or never
I'm just waiting here for your love
Come and show me what you're made of
Stay the night
And I'll decide
If it's right
Cause I won't wait forever baby
Stay the night
Come inside
Show me why
I Should let you
Stay the night
This could go either way
So don't just stand there at my door
Cause I can't
No, I can't fight this feeling anymore
No more
Stay the night
And I'll decide
If it's right
Cause I won't wait forever baby
Stay the night
Come inside
Show me why
I Should let you
Stay the night
The lyrics of Jennifer Paige's song "Stay The Night" express the desire to find out if the person she is interested in is worth her time and affection. She doesn't know if he's genuine or just playing with her emotions, but she wants to explore the possibility of a relationship with him. However, she poses a challenge to him that he should use his creativity and imagination to make her feel special, unlike other men who have disappointed her before. The phrase "It's the rule of desire" implies that when two people are attracted to each other, there's a certain chemistry that ignites, and it's up to them to decide whether to pursue it further or not.
The chorus of the song repeats the words "Stay the night" several times, which suggests that she wants him to stay and spend more time with her. She's urging him to take action and show her what he's capable of by proving that he's better than other guys who have let her down. The line "This kind of situation requires only the best" reinforces the idea that she has high standards and won't settle for less. The line "This could go either way" implies that she's aware of the risks of getting involved with someone new, and she's hesitant but willing to take a chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know what you intended
I am not sure what your motives are
Am I just part of your game
Are you using me for your own purposes?
Boy, you started a fire
You have created a strong emotional response in me
I can't identify it
I am struggling to understand my own feelings
You're only fanning the flame
You are making my emotions stronger
It's the rule of desire
This is how attraction works
Don't keep me waiting here for your love
Don't make me wait for your affection
Come and show me what you're made of
Demonstrate your intentions and character to me
Stay the night
Spend time with me
And I'll decide
I will determine
If it's right
If this relationship could work
Cause I won't wait forever baby
I have limits to my patience
Come inside
Enter my home and spend more time with me
Show me why
Prove to me
I Should let you
I ought to allow you
Use your imagination
Be creative and thoughtful
Don't treat me like the rest
Don't stereotype me or treat me without care
Show me you'll do it better
Demonstrate the ways in which you stand out from others
This kind of situation
This type of relationship
Requires only the best
Demands the highest level of effort and care
Boy, it's now or never
There is a sense of urgency to our relationship
This could go either way
Our relationship could succeed or fail
So don't just stand there at my door
Don't be passive in our relationship
Cause I can't
Because I am unable to
No, I can't fight this feeling anymore
I am unable to resist my emotions any longer
Lyrics Β© TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ANDREW G. GOLDMARK, ANDREAS MICHAEL CARLSSON, JENNIFER PAIGE
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