Originally a rockabilly artist from Altus, Oklahoma, Martin is best known for writing the songs "Bad Case Of Lovin' You (Doctor, Doctor)" made famous by English singer Robert Palmer and "Cadillac Walk" made famous by American singer Willy DeVille.
Martin gained recognition in the 1970s as a pop artist and composer. He was given the nickname "Moon" because many of his songs had "moon" in the lyrics. He also scored two minor hits of own with the song "Rolene" in 1979 and the song "Bad News" in 1980 in France
Breakout Tonight
Moon Martin Lyrics
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I wanna know girl what you think
You turn me on real good
Better than I thought you could
We're gonna breakout tonight
Breakout tonight
Breakout tonight
Now if'n you don't wanna go
You better tell me no oh oh
You turn me on real good
Better than I thought you could
We're gonna breakout tonight
Breakout tonight
Breakout tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Don't answer baby don't answer now
Girl when you're ready I'll show you how
I got a car so fast it smokes
She gotta cool little stroke
Night is right for love
You know what I'm thinkin' of
We're gonna breakout tonight
Breakout tonight
Breakout tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah
In Moon Martin's song Breakout Tonight, the lyrics describe a desire for a spontaneous, exciting night with a special someone. The dark sky sets the mood for a thrilling adventure. The singer wants to know what the other person is thinking, and they turn him on in a way he didn't expect. He wants to break out and have a wild night with this person.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the need for the other person to communicate whether they want to go out with him or not. He is eager for this adventure, but doesn't want to push the other person into doing something they're not comfortable with. He boasts about his fast car and implies that the night is perfect for love.
Overall, the lyrics in Breakout Tonight convey a sense of risk and excitement. The singer is clearly attracted to this other person, and wants to break out of their daily routine to experience something thrilling together. The song speaks to the idea of living in the moment and taking chances, while also respecting the other person's boundaries and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky is dark and black as ink
It's nighttime and the sky is very dark
I wanna know girl what you think
I'm interested in your thoughts, girl
You turn me on real good
I find you very attractive and enjoyable to be with
Better than I thought you could
You exceed my expectations when it comes to turning me on
We're gonna breakout tonight
We're going to go out and have a good time tonight
Don't answer baby don't answer now
Don't give me an answer right away, take your time
Girl when you're ready I'll show you how
I'll teach you what you need to know when you're ready
I got a car so fast it smokes
I have a very fast car
She gotta cool little stroke
My car has a cool, unique style
Night is right for love
The nighttime is the perfect time for romance and love
You know what I'm thinkin' of
You know what's on my mind
Breakout tonight
Let's go out and have a good time tonight
Yeah, yeah, yeah
That's right, let's do it!
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.