For Tonight
Nancy Martinez Lyrics
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Just when I thought that it was over
I realized, that I can't be denied
Your love, its taking me over
Many times I've tried to spend to many lies I've forgiven you
You got your foolish pride and you know down deep inside I'm breaking all the rules
What else can I do
Cause for tonight
A little love and candlelight
For tonight
A little love and candlelight
Can't we be in love for just one night
I couldn't see, that deep inside of me
I couldn't hold on any longer
Can't believe, how you get to me I know
It keeps getting stronger
Many times I've tried to tell you all the reasons why I'm leaving you
You got your foolish pride and you know down deep inside I'm breaking all the rules
What else can I do
Chorus (3x)
The song "For Tonight" by Nancy Martinez tells the story of the internal struggle of someone who is trying to leave a toxic relationship but finds themselves unable to resist the pull of love. The lyrics convey the message that the singer has been hurt and disappointed many times but cannot deny the power of their lover's hold on them. The opening lines set the mood of the song, that it's another cold night and the singer is trying to move on from a difficult relationship, but eventually realizes that their love is still strong and taking over.
The lyrics, "Many times I've tried to spend too many lies I've forgiven you, you got your foolish pride and you know down deep inside I'm breaking all the rules," communicate a sense of frustration and desperation. The singer knows that leaving is the logical thing to do, but their heart won't let them. The chorus "For Tonight, a little love and candlelight" captures the sentiment that even though the relationship may not be right in the long run, at this moment, the love they feel is enough to keep them together.
Overall, "For Tonight" conveys the message of how conflicting and confusing love can be when it is mixed with pain and hurt. The song shows that love is not always easy and straightforward, it can be messy and complicated.
Line by Line Meaning
Another night, its getting colder
The night is gradually becoming cold, and it signifies her loneliness and feeling of being left out.
Just when I thought that it was over
Just when she thought she had gotten over her ex and moved on, he resurfaced in her thoughts.
I realized, that I can't be denied
She came to understand that she couldn't deny her love for her ex, despite his shortcomings.
Your love, its taking me over
Her ex's love has a significant hold on her and is overwhelming her.
Many times I've tried to spend to many lies I've forgiven you
She has put up with numerous lies from her ex, but she has repeatedly forgiven him, hoping for a better outcome.
You got your foolish pride and you know down deep inside I'm breaking all the rules
Despite his mistakes, her ex has a sense of foolish pride, and she knows it's wrong to take him back.
What else can I do
She is at a loss as to what to do in this situation because her heart is torn between loving him and doing the right thing.
Cause for tonight
For tonight, she has decided to let go of all her fears and doubts and give in to her desire for her ex.
A little love and candlelight
She wants to create a romantic ambiance with a little bit of love and candlelight to reignite her love for her ex.
Can't we be in love for just one night
She wishes that they could be in love for one night and rekindle their relationship.
I couldn't see, that deep inside of me
Initially, she couldn't see that she still loved her ex and was holding onto their past relationship.
I couldn't hold on any longer
She couldn't keep denying her feelings any further and had to confront them.
Can't believe, how you get to me I know
She is surprised at how deeply her ex can still affect her despite their breakup.
It keeps getting stronger
Her love for her ex keeps getting stronger, and she can't ignore it anymore.
Many times I've tried to tell you all the reasons why I'm leaving you
She has tried to explain to her ex that she needs to move on and leave their relationship behind.
Chorus (3x)
She keeps repeating that for tonight, she wants to bask in the feeling of love and candlelight and pretend that they are still together.
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