One More Night
Joseph Williams & Peter Friestedt Lyrics


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You say that love
Has gone away
And now you're leavin'

You've had enough
And it's too late
You've got your reasons
The truth is jhidin', cuts me to the bone
In my heart I can't let go

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night
Let me hear you say you believe

That there's a way
To make it right
To find forgiveness
Then I can change
And we can find
A new beginning, 'cause

I won't make it here without your touch
I won't last without your love

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night
Let me hear you say you believe

(Whoa, yeah, one more night)
(Whoa, yeah, one more night, one more night)

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)




Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night

Overall Meaning

The song "One More Night" by Joseph Williams and Peter Friestedt is a melancholic ballad about holding on to a failing relationship. The lyrics express the desperation of the singer, who is unable to accept the fact that their lover is leaving. The chorus of the song is a plea to prolong the relationship for just one more night, even if it means pretending to still be in love. The line "tell me lies, you can tear me apart, but don't say goodbye" emphasizes the desire to hold onto the present moment rather than face the inevitable breakup.


The second verse of the song offers a glimmer of hope as the singer suggests that forgiveness and change could result in a new beginning for the couple. However, the melancholic tone of the song and chorus suggests that this is unlikely to happen and that the singer is clutching at straws.


One of the interesting facts about this song is that it was originally released in 1997 by the band Toto on their album "Tambu". Joseph Williams, who co-wrote "One More Night" with Danish guitarist Peter Friestedt, was the lead singer of Toto at the time. The song was later re-recorded with Friestedt for their collaborative album "Williams/Friestedt" in 2011.


Another interesting fact is that "One More Night" features some of Toto's signature sounds, including rich harmonies, soaring guitar solos, and a driving rhythm section. The song's instrumentation is a blend of acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, and drums, with a prominent bassline anchoring the mix.


Line by Line Meaning

You say that love
You claim that our love has disappeared


Has gone away
It has vanished completely


And now you're leavin'
Thus, you have decided to depart


You've had enough
You're done


And it's too late
At this point, there isn't anything that can be done


You've got your reasons
There's a reason for your decision


The truth is jhidin', cuts me to the bone
Knowing the truth pains me deeply


In my heart I can't let go
I can't seem to move on in my heart


Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
You can lie to me and break me apart


But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
But don't leave me


Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
Hold me close and act like you love me for a little longer


For one more night
Just for one more night, even if it's a charade


Let me hear you say you believe
Please tell me that you have faith in us


That there's a way
That a solution exists


To make it right
To fix what's broken


To find forgiveness
To seek absolution


Then I can change
With that, I can modify my ways


And we can find
Together we can locate


A new beginning, 'cause
A fresh start for us


I won't make it here without your touch
I won't be able to survive without your affection


I won't last without your love
I will not be able to endure without your love


(Whoa, yeah, one more night)
(Whoa, yeah, just one more night)


(Whoa, yeah, one more night, one more night)
(Whoa, yeah, just one more night, one more night)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOMMY DENANDER, PETER FRIESTEDT, BRIAN HOBBS

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Comments from YouTube:

@niekhaak8261

Always a great voice .

@alexanderdavis9636

This is so sweet ❤️

@catherinenasic7334

uuuuufffffff quelle talent !!!! yesssss

@ConsumerTeamPete

Joseph still has GREAT CHOPS! WOW!!

@catherinenasic7334

Merci Monsieur Ce  Inégalable;! One More Night:! Une Nuit de Plus;!!!

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