She released three studio albums during her initial solo run - Naked in 1996, Woman In Me in 1997 and Elbow Beach in 2000 - and had enormous success that comprised twelve Top 20 singles, the last being "Pandora's Kiss" in 2003.
After spending several years as a television presenter and also raising her kids, Louise returned to the world of music in 2019 with "Stretch", her first single in 16 years. Followed by its accompanying studio album in 2020, Louise released the well-received Heavy Love, which she promoted with a UK tour.
Bedtime
Louise Lyrics
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Illogical when we fuss and fight
Magical when we kiss goodnight
I don't wanna fight you no more
Baby don't fight no more
Impossible when we fight to win
Sexual when we're skin on skin
Don't you know
It's close to midnight
We've been fighting too long
Let's say we're sorry
And admit we're both wrong
Now come and kiss me
Come and Kiss me goodnight
Let's make up before bedtime
Some sexual healing will help us unwind
So let's make up before, bedtime
Sensible when we take time out
Irrational when we scream and shout
You know you're all that I need
Baby, you're all I need
So natural when we're one on one
Joy a ball when we're making up
So bring your body to me
Body to me
Don't you know it's getting late now
And too much has been said
Call it a night baby
Let's go to bed
Now come and kiss me
Come and Kiss me goodnight
Let's make up before bedtime
Some sexual healing will help us unwind
So let's make up before bedtime
Come on now it's bedtime
Come on now it's bedtime
Do-do do do-do-do-do
Do-do do do-do-do-do do
Let's make up before bedtime
Do-do do do-do-do-do
Do-do do do-do-do-do do
Let's make up before bedtime
Now come and kiss me
Come and Kiss me goodnight
Let's make up before bedtime
Some sexual healing will help us unwind
So let's make up before bedtime
Now come and kiss me
Come and Kiss me goodnight
Let's make up before bedtime
Some sexual healing will help us unwind
So let's make up before bedtime
Now come and kiss me
Come and Kiss me goodnight
Let's make up before bedtime
Some sexual healing will help us unwind
So let's make up before bedtime
The lyrics of Louise's song Bedtime explore the ups and downs of a relationship, specifically the moments of fighting and making up. The chorus emphasizes the importance of resolving conflicts and making up before bedtime, with the suggestion that physical intimacy can help calm the tension between the two partners.
The first verse acknowledges the negative effects of fighting, acknowledging that it's illogical and unproductive. On the other hand, the second verse highlights the sexual chemistry between the partners, suggesting that they can use this physical connection to work through their issues. The third verse emphasizes the emotional connection between the two partners, acknowledging that taking time to communicate and be together is important for the health of the relationship.
The chorus repeats the central message of the song, emphasizing the importance of making up and connecting physically before bedtime. The song ends with a series of "do-do's," suggesting a sense of resolution and closure.
Overall, the song portrays a nuanced view of relationships, acknowledging the difficulties and complexities of conflict but also suggesting that these moments can lead to increased intimacy and growth in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's bedtime
It's time to go to sleep
Illogical when we fuss and fight
It makes no sense for us to argue and fight
Magical when we kiss goodnight
It's special and wonderful when we show affection and say goodnight
I don't wanna fight you no more
I don't want to argue with you anymore, let's make peace
Baby don't fight no more
Please don't argue with me anymore
Impossible when we fight to win
It's unrealistic and unproductive to try to win an argument
Sexual when we're skin on skin
Being physically intimate is a powerful experience
What are we arguing for
What's the point of arguing?
Don't you know
Don't you realize
It's close to midnight
It's getting late
We've been fighting too long
We've been arguing for too much time
Let's say we're sorry
Let's apologize
And admit we're both wrong
Let's recognize that we both made mistakes
Now come and kiss me
Come here and give me a kiss
Come and Kiss me goodnight
Give me a goodnight kiss
Let's make up before bedtime
Let's reconcile before going to sleep
Some sexual healing will help us unwind
Being intimate can help us relax and feel better
So let's make up before, bedtime
Let's put our differences aside and make peace before going to sleep
Sensible when we take time out
It's wise to take a break and cool down when things get heated
Irrational when we scream and shout
It's not rational to yell and scream when we're upset
You know you're all that I need
You're the only one that I need
Baby, you're all I need
You're everything to me
So natural when we're one on one
It feels instinctive and real when we're together
Joy a ball when we're making up
It's fun and happy when we reconcile
So bring your body to me
Come here and be close to me physically
Don't you know it's getting late now
It's getting really late now, the night is ending
And too much has been said
We've talked too much already, it's time to stop
Call it a night baby
Let's end the night
Let's go to bed
It's time to sleep
Come on now it's bedtime
Let's go to sleep now
Do-do do do-do-do-do
Repetitive musical element
Let's make up before bedtime
Let's resolve our issues and make peace
Now come and kiss me
Come here and give me a kiss
Some sexual healing will help us unwind
Being intimate can help us relax and feel better
Contributed by Daniel J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.