Stay the Night
Jim Messina Lyrics

Oh, sweet woman, sure feels good to hold you tight
The singer expresses how good it feels to hold and be close to their lover.

And I want you to know that I really want to be with you tonight.
The singer tells their lover that they genuinely want to spend the night with them.

Feelin' the warm fire and you cuddled up next to me
The singer acknowledges the warmth and comfort of the fire and their lover's embrace.

Lets me know that we feel the same you see.
The comforting feeling of the fire and their lover's embrace confirms that they both share the same affection.

(But I'd better go)
The singer hesitates to stay the night with their lover.

(No, oh no, oh no)
The singer internally debates whether they should stay or leave.

Honey, stay the night
The singer asks their lover to stay the night with them.

Please, won't you stay the night ?
The singer pleads with their lover to spend the night with them.

(My friends they tell me not to get too close to you)
The singer's friends warn them against becoming too emotionally invested in their lover.

(You'll sing your love songs and you'll break my heart in two)
The singer fears that their lover will hurt them by not returning their love.

(I really feel that you will, oh baby).
The singer is convinced that their lover will eventually break their heart.

I got love more than enough just waitin' for you
The singer asserts that they have plenty of love to offer their lover.

(But is it true ?)
The singer wonders if their love is truly enough to make their relationship work.

Oh, Pauline, I just wanna give a little love to you.
The singer expresses their desire to show their love and affection to Pauline.

I hear the trashman throwin' them cans around
The singer hears the sound of the trashman picking up garbage, signaling that it is early in the morning.

I hear the milkman that means daylight's comin' around.
The sound of the milkman implies that it is early morning and the sun will soon rise.

(Oh, sweet Jimmy, it sure been nice just bein' your friend)
Pauline reflects on her time with the singer and enjoys their friendship.

(I best be goin' now but maybe I'll come on back again).
Pauline says goodbye for now but hints at returning in the future.

Now lay your head back down to rest
The singer urges Pauline to go back to sleep.

There ain't no need to go now, I know best.
The singer asserts that there is no need for Pauline to leave as they know what is best for the relationship.

(Jimmy, you're so bad, you're gonna make me late)
Pauline playfully scolds the singer for potentially making her late.

(Oh, I shoulda known better with a man like you)
Pauline admits that she should have realized the singer's intentions as a passionate and relatively unpredictable partner.

(I'd never ever get away, oh no, I ain't gonna, never)
Pauline suggests that she is unable to resist the singer's charm and love for her.

(This lady ain't never gonna get away, never gonna get away).
The singer assures himself that Pauline will never leave him or their relationship.

Ain't gonna let you go
The singer affirms his commitment to their relationship and love for Pauline.

Please, please, listen to me, baby
The singer pleads with Pauline to hear him out.

(I got to go now)
The singer reiterates his proposal to leave.

Just can't let you go
The singer admits that he cannot bear to leave Pauline's side.

(I better go, I better go, I best be gettin' on now)
The singer hedges but ultimately decides to leave.

Stay
The singer makes one final plea for Pauline to stay with them.

Ooo, it feels so right
The singer confirms that staying with Pauline feels good and is the right thing to do.

Stay the night
The singer reiterates their desire for Pauline to spend the night with them.

Stay the night.
The singer reiterates his request for Pauline to stay with him overnight.