When The Night Comes
Joe Cocker Lyrics
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I'll be back for you
It won't be long
But for now there's something else
That's calling me
So take me down a lonesome road
Point me east and let me go
That suitcase weighs me down
With memories
I just want to be the one you run to
I just want to be the one you come to
I just want to be there for someone
When the night comes
Let's put all the cares behind us
And go where they'll never find us
I just want to be there beside you
When the night comes
When the night comes
Two spirits in the night
That can leave before the morning light
When there's nothing left to lose
And nothing left to fear
So meet me on the edge of town
Won't keep you waiting I'll be 'round
Then you and I
We'll just roll right out of here
I just want to be the one you run to
I just want to be the one you come to
I just want to be there for someone
When the night comes
Let's put all the cares behind us
And go where they'll never find us
I just want to be there beside you
When the night comes
When the night comes
I know there'll be a time for you and I
Just take my hand and run away
Think of all the pieces of the shattered dream
We're gonna make it out some day
We'll be coming back
Coming back to stay
When the night comes
I want to be the one you run to
When the night comes
To be the one you'd come to
I want to be the one you run to
Ooh
I just want to be the one you run to
want to be the one you come to
I just want to be there for someone
When the night comes
Let's put all the cares behind us
And go where they'll never find us
I just want to be there beside you
When the night comes
When the night comes
Ah ah when the night comes
When the night rolls down
Ah ah when the night comes
I want to be with you
Ah ah when the night comes
Oh ah when the night comes in
Ah ah oh
Ah ah when the night comes
When the night comes
Ah ah when the night comes
I want to be right by your side
Ah ah when the night comes
Yes baby
Ah ah oh
Don't do that to me woman
Ah ah oh
Ever stayed when the night time gets in here
Ah ah when the night comes
I want to rise and up in the
When the night comes
Ah ah when the night comes
Ah ah oh
Love me
The lyrics of Joe Cocker's "When The Night Comes" describe the desire to escape the troubles and responsibilities of life and be with someone you care about. The singer in the song tells their loved one to wait for them while they take care of something else. They want to be with someone when the night comes and leave all their worries behind. The song stresses the importance of love and belonging in one's life, and how it can provide solace when everything else seems to be falling apart.
The song talks about two spirits in the night that can leave before the morning light, signifying a clandestine romance that is best kept hidden from the outside world. The singer wants to meet their loved one on the edge of town where they can be alone and be themselves without any societal pressure. The song also references shattered dreams, indicating that they have been through difficult times, but they are still hopeful that they can make it together.
Overall, the lyrics of "When The Night Comes" resonate with anyone who has felt the weight of their problems and seeks to escape to a brighter future with a loved one by their side.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on
Wait for me
I'll be back for you
I will return soon to be with you
It won't be long
The separation is temporary and short
But for now there's something else
There is something I need to do first
That's calling me
I have an obligation elsewhere
So take me down a lonesome road
Escort me towards the solitary path
Point me east and let me go
Direct me towards the east and allow me to proceed
That suitcase weighs me down
The heavy suitcase is burdening me
With memories
Full of past memories
I just want to be the one you run to
I aspire to be the person you seek comfort from
I just want to be the one you come to
I yearn to be the one you confide in
I just want to be there for someone
I have the desire to be someone's support system
When the night comes
During difficult times
Let's put all the cares behind us
We should leave all our worries and stress behind
And go where they'll never find us
Let's go to a place where we can't be reached by others
Two spirits in the night
A pair of souls during the late hours of darkness
That can leave before the morning light
Who can depart before the sun rises
When there's nothing left to lose
When there are no more risks
And nothing left to fear
And when we are no longer scared
So meet me on the edge of town
Join me at the border of the city
Won't keep you waiting I'll be 'round
I won't keep you waiting, I'll be there quickly
Then you and I
The two of us
We'll just roll right out of here
We'll easily escape from this place
I know there'll be a time for you and I
I believe that our time will come
Just take my hand and run away
Grab my hand and let's escape together
Think of all the pieces of the shattered dream
Consider all the broken parts of our dreams
We're gonna make it out some day
We will someday overcome our obstacles
We'll be coming back
We will return
Coming back to stay
We will come back and remain together
Ah ah when the night comes
Oh, when we face difficult times
When the night rolls down
As night falls
I want to be with you
I desire to be by your side
Love me
Love me unconditionally
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Adams, James Douglas Vallance, Diane Eve Warren
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@cydneywaynedavis
I love this song and I loved singing this song with the great JOE COCKER. That's me...Cydney Wayne Davis, the backup singer to the left of the screen. I toured with Joe for about five years in the early ninety's. This song is pure rock and soul.....pure Joe Cocker. I had to use everything I learned in church to sing this song. It has a gospel edge to it. The other singer is Maxine Sharp and Phil Grande is playing a mean guitar solo. The whole band is great and Joe is a true star.
@fgl2012
God Bless you Cydney. Your work is so important! This song would have never sounded like that without you and your fellows.
@dianecenteno5275
Well done 😎
@alanbaptiste339
You're a star to me just hearing your involvement with the great joe cocker
@ronnietoots6797
thanks for sharing some history, i have listened to this hundreds of times...grew up in the 60s and 70s...this song is like the air that I breathe.your story is good to take it all in.
@jc9shineone269
Listened to this for the first time in a little while and while it was playing I was thinking WAW THOSE GIRLS CAN REALLY SING! brilliant! I've got the DVD of this concert and all on stage are so professional! Still feel a little sad though.
@gloriaspearman4246
I am A 72 year young Black Woman I’ve been a fan since his Woodstock days. He has so much soul. He sings with everything within Him.
Love you two Great back up singers. Your voices melt my soul on this song. I will forever miss Him. So glad that He left us with such wonderful music. Rest In Paradise my Friend
@charleswiethop7188
No borders for Mr Cocker ! Use have all night parties on the beach in Galveston and NO ONE brought EVERYONE together like that man! Sang from deep down for sure. RIP
@sandraduncan1904
You don't listen to Joe Cocker, you feel Joe Cocker
@Terk131
Well said..