We Owned the Night
Lady Antebellum Lyrics


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Tell me have you ever wanted
Someone so much it hurts?
Your lips keep trying to speak
But you just can't find the words
Well I had this dream once
I held it in my hands

She was the purest beauty
But not the common kind
She had a way about her
That made you feel alive
And for a moment
You made the world stand still
Yeah we owned the night

You had me dim the lights
You danced just like a child
The wine spilled on your dress
And all you did was smile
Yeah, it was perfect
I hold it in my mind
Yeah, we owned the night

When the summer rolls around
And the sun starts sinking down
I still remember you
Oh, I remember you
And I wonder where you are

Are you looking at those
Same stars again?
Do you remember when?

We woke under a blanket
All tangled up in skin
Not knowing in that moment
We'd never speak again
But it was perfect
I never will forget
When we owned the night

Yeah, we owned the night
Oh oh woah oh
Oh oh woah oh




Oh oh woah oh
Oh oh woah oh

Overall Meaning

In "We Owned the Night" by Lady Antebellum, the lyrics describe a dream and memories of a perfect moment. The singer talks about falling in love with someone with whom they felt an indescribable connection. They reminisce about a specific night, where they danced and laughed with each other. The night was magical, and even in the passing of time, the memory of it lingers on. The singer thinks back on this memory fondly and wonders where the person is now.


The song captures the essence of a love that was once cherished, but also acknowledges that it has passed. The singer recalls the night they spent together and the way it made them feel alive. The lyrics paint a picture of a fleeting moment, but one that is still worth remembering. The song reminds us of the beauty of living in the moment and making the most out of every experience. It is a tribute to the power of love and how it can transcend time.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me have you ever wanted Someone so much it hurts?
Have you ever desired someone so intensely that it physically pains you?


Your lips keep trying to speak But you just can't find the words
You are tongue-tied around this person; words escape you.


Well I had this dream once I held it in my hands
I held a dream, an experience that I cherished.


She was the purest beauty But not the common kind
She possessed a rare, singular beauty.


She had a way about her That made you feel alive
Being around her was invigorating.


And for a moment You made the world stand still Yeah we owned the night
Together, we had an unforgettable moment where it felt like the world stopped.


You had me dim the lights You danced just like a child The wine spilled on your dress And all you did was smile Yeah, it was perfect I hold it in my mind Yeah, we owned the night
We had an intimate, perfect moment together where we danced and smiled, forgetting about everything else.


When the summer rolls around And the sun starts sinking down I still remember you Oh, I remember you And I wonder where you are
When summer comes and the sun sets, I can't help but think of you and wonder where you are now.


Are you looking at those Same stars again? Do you remember when?
Are you under the same stars we once admired, thinking about the same memories I am?


We woke under a blanket All tangled up in skin Not knowing in that moment We'd never speak again But it was perfect I never will forget When we owned the night
We had a moment of intimacy under a blanket, but unbeknownst to us, that was the last time we'd see or speak to each other. Despite the heartbreak, that night was perfect.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DALLAS DAVIDSON, DAVE HAYWOOD, CHARLES KELLEY

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Tatiana McAdams

This is absolutely one of my all time favorite songs. I can listen to this on replay and never get tired.

Red Moon 96

I'm honestly surprised this isn't more popular. Sounded like a hit.

Arrin Matthew

+Red Moon 96 so very true, it is a good song isn't it?

Corrin Jessen

+Arrin Matthew Did you not read the comment above? this song was a huge hit..

Arrin Matthew

ik i said that basically

Corrin Jessen

Arrin Matthew No you didn't.. You agreed with them that it was a good song and should have been a hit.. It was a hit.

Arrin Matthew

okay well i didnt mea to say it that way

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ilovemymilitary

"Tell me have you ever wanted someone so much it hurts." If I could, I would start an award for "Best Opening Line" and this would win everytime. You just can't beat the rush and diversity of emotions that course through one person when those words are sung.....

1_wrestler1

My heart drops

Amanda Montiel

all their songs are so universal. i love them for not making me feel like the only one that feels a certain way about someone.

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