One night stand
Needless to Say Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Hey there hot stuff, what ya what ya doing?
Do you wanna fall in love tonight?
Hey there hot stuff what ya what ya doing?
I promise ill be the lay of your life
She said, Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, uh oh oh
Do you wanna fall in love tonight?
She said, uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, uh oh oh
I promise ill be the lay of your life
From the club to the car, the bed to the floor
I'd have her wake the next morning begging me for more
But little does she know, she'll take me home
And awake the next morning all alone
Because never will I, never can I fall victim
To the wretched hands of monogamy
Never will I, never shall I fall




We'll kiss and touch, pretend to love
In the end its nothing more than fun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Needless to Say's song "One Night Stand" describe the singer's approach to relationships, which is to pursue casual, physical encounters rather than commit to a long-term, monogamous partnership. The opening lines suggest that the singer is approaching someone they find physically attractive and asking if they want to "fall in love" for one night. The repetition of the phrase "hey there hot stuff, what ya what ya doing?" creates a lighthearted, flirtatious tone that reinforces the song's emphasis on physical attraction.


As the chorus repeats, the woman responds positively, saying "uh oh" and agreeing to the singer's proposal. The next few lines describe the physical encounter in more detail, highlighting the singer's expertise and the woman's willingness to continue. However, the last two lines of the chorus suggest that the woman is not aware of the singer's true intentions, as he will not commit to anything more than a night of fun.


The bridge of the song is perhaps the most revealing, as the singer explicitly states that they will never "fall victim" to monogamy. This suggests that the singer has a negative view of relationships that require commitment and loyalty, and prefers to live in the moment rather than plan for a stable future. The final line of the song suggests that the singer sees physical encounters as "nothing more than fun," reinforcing the idea that he does not attach any emotional significance to these experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey there hot stuff, what ya what ya doing?
Starting a conversation with someone attractive to gauge their interest


Do you wanna fall in love tonight?
Asking if they want to engage in a casual sexual encounter


I promise ill be the lay of your life
Offering a memorable sexual experience


She said, Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, uh oh oh
Expressing excitement or anticipation for the encounter


From the club to the car, the bed to the floor
Detailing the progression of the sexual encounter


I'd have her wake the next morning begging me for more
Boasting about their sexual prowess


But little does she know, she'll take me home
Implying that the encounter is one-sided and lacking emotional connection


And awake the next morning all alone
Confirming that there will be no further contact


Because never will I, never can I fall victim
Pointing out a steadfast commitment to avoiding monogamy


To the wretched hands of monogamy
Using negative phrasing to emphasize their aversion to commitment


Never will I, never shall I fall
Reiterating their resistance to forming emotional attachments


We'll kiss and touch, pretend to love
Admitting that the sexual encounter is purely for physical pleasure and doesn't involve genuine emotion


In the end its nothing more than fun
Summing up the encounter as a brief, enjoyable experience with no long-term implications




Contributed by Jake B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found

More Versions