Stay the Night
Jennifer Paige Lyrics


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Don't know what you intended
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
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

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

Overall Meaning

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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