Just For Tonight
Manna Lyrics
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Too late, won't stop
Tonight I want to go deeper
Tomorrow takes it all away
Time's running out
The night is only a shell
Soon morning comes and breaks the spell
Just for tonight, we'll keep on dancing
And the city won't tell a soul
Just for tonight, the lights are shining
And our secret stays untold
These streets are mine
Tonight I'll keep on walking
Won't stop as long as the city sleeps
Don't look back once
Or you might turn around
Tonight I'll give myself to you
And our secret stays untold
Just for tonight, we'll keep on dancing
And the city won't tell a soul
Just for tonight, the lights are shining
And our secret stays untold
Just for tonight, we'll keep on dancing
And the city won't tell a soul
Just for tonight, the lights are shining
And our secret stays untold
(They can't see us now)
They can't see us now
(They won't catch us now)
They can't see us now
(They can't see us now)
They can't see us now
(They won't catch us now)
They can't see us now
The song "Just for Tonight" by Manna featuring Ville Valo is all about living in the moment and seizing the night without worrying about what tomorrow may bring. The singer of the song is consumed by the feeling of wanting to go deeper and is willing to give themselves fully to their partner, but only for one night. They are conscious of the fleeting nature of time and the break of dawn which will put an end to their secret rendezvous. The lines, "To the yesterday, to a dream" suggest that what they share may not be possible or sustainable beyond this one night.
The song has a romantic and mysterious essence to it with the singer taking to the streets at night and promising to keep their secret hidden. The phrase, "Just for tonight, the lights are shining, and our secret stays untold" is repeated to emphasize the importance of keeping their love and affection under wraps. The last lines of the chorus "They can't see us now, They won't catch us now" imply that the couple feels that their love is taboo or even forbidden, and must be kept hidden from the world.
Overall, "Just for Tonight" speaks to the passion and intensity that people feel when they know that what they have is not meant to last. They want to experience it fully while they can, and savor the moment without worrying about the consequences of the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Too late, won't stop
It might be too late to turn back but I still won't stop, I want to experience it fully
Tonight I want to go deeper
I want to go deeper into the experience, be fully immersed in the moment
Tomorrow takes it all away
Tomorrow might ruin it all so I need to make the most of tonight
Time's running out
I am aware that time is limited
The night is only a shell
The night is just a vessel for me to fill with my experiences
Soon morning comes and breaks the spell
Morning will bring reality back and the illusion of the night will break
To the yesterday, to a dream
This experience will only be a memory tomorrow
Just for tonight, we'll keep on dancing
We will dance only for tonight, not worrying about tomorrow or the future
And the city won't tell a soul
The city will be the witness of our moment but will keep our secret safe
Just for tonight, the lights are shining
The bright lights of the night illuminate the moment and make it surreal
And our secret stays untold
We will keep this moment private and safe within us, never sharing it with anybody else
These streets are mine
I feel ownership over these streets, as if they belong to me for the night
Tonight I'll keep on walking
I will keep on walking, experiencing the night fully until it is over
Won't stop as long as the city sleeps
I will continue to immerse myself in the night as long as the city is asleep
Don't look back once
I will not look back at the past, only looking forward to what is to come
Or you might turn around
Looking back might ruin the moment or change the direction of the experience
Tonight I'll give myself to you
I will open up to the experience and let myself go, allowing myself to be vulnerable
They can't see us now
We are invisible to the rest of the world, caught up in our own world and experience
They won't catch us now
We are not doing anything wrong, but we still feel like we are breaking the rules and getting away with it
Contributed by Avery J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xDisasterpiece
Over 10 years and I still get instant goose bumps.
@ornelamyteberi2878
Ville's voice makes this song simply magnificent :)
@e-asmilingrse711
😊🌈🌞😊
@draganapasti_
Magical poetry, lovable voices, dreaming song so close to my heart ♥️
@danielhatter
Ville's voice is perfection<3
@sl6342
Still love this song and always will <3
@Nakumiya
Love Ville and love his dark, sexy voice. Favorite musician, could listen to him all day. Well actually I already do ;)
@vamlouis
Cantemos en la oscuridad..... Son de esas canciones que no olvidarás, linda.
@natyknatyk2335
Ville's voice, Ville's voice... pure love!!!
@natashamamotko8829
When I heard this song for the first time.. It's like my heart stopped beating...