Make a Little Magic
Nitty Gritty Band Lyrics
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All this talk is really useless
You run for cover
Everytime I'm close to you
Don't want to hear about the others
There's something here we should discover
Let's make a little magic
Oh, you've seen it all before
And heard the same lines,
But if you're willing to take a chance
It could be all right, so fine
We'll find ourselves dancing by firelight.
So don't you try to change the subject
Or try to put yourself above it,
A boy could get pneumonia sitting next to you
That's true
A little sleep is all we're losing
It's up to us to do the choosing
Let's make a little magic before the night is through
Make a little magic before the night is through
Ooh, to the blue skies
Where no one can reach us
It may sound crazy but just hold on tight,
Never has a love run deeper
Baby my heart is true
Baby my heart is true
A little sleep is all we're losing
It's up to us to do the choosing
Let's make a little magic before the night is through
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's song "Make A Little Magic" is a plea for connection and intimacy. The singer is tired of hearing the same excuses from their potential partner and asks for them to let their guard down in order to truly discover what's between them. The repeated plea to "make a little magic" is a metaphor for creating a special moment between them that transcends the everyday. The singer acknowledges that their potential partner may have been hurt before and heard the same lines over and over, but they're willing to take a chance with them. The singer wants to be present with their partner in the moment, losing a little sleep to be together instead of making excuses and letting the opportunity for connection slip away.
Throughout the song, the singer is asking their potential partner to take a chance on them and go on an adventure together, even if it sounds a little crazy ("to the blue skies where no one can reach us"). The repeated chorus of "make a little magic before the night is through" is a call to action - to take this moment and make it special. The lyric "never has a love run deeper" speaks to the sincerity of the singer's emotions and highlights the potential for something special between them, if they're willing to take a risk.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need the same excuses
I am tired of hearing the same reasons for why we can't be together
All this talk is really useless
Talking about the obstacles between us isn't helping anything
You run for cover
You push me away when I try to get close to you
Everytime I'm close to you
Every time I try to get close to you, you shy away
Don't want to hear about the others
I don't want to hear about your past relationships
There's something here we should discover
I think there is potential for a deeper connection between us
Let's make a little magic
Let's create something special between us
Before the night is through
Before the end of the night
Oh, you've seen it all before
You have heard all of the same lines before
And heard the same lines,
You have heard all of the same lines before
But if you're willing to take a chance
But if you are open to something new
It could be all right, so fine
We could have a great time together
We'll find ourselves dancing by firelight.
We will enjoy each other's company in a romantic setting
So don't you try to change the subject
Don't try to avoid talking about us
Or try to put yourself above it,
Don't act like you are better than our potential relationship
A boy could get pneumonia sitting next to you
You have a cold demeanor
That's true
That is a fact
A little sleep is all we're losing
We won't miss out on much by spending time together
It's up to us to do the choosing
We have to decide to pursue a relationship
Let's make a little magic before the night is through
Let's create a special moment before the night ends
Ooh, to the blue skies
Let's go to a place where we feel free
Where no one can reach us
Where we can be alone
It may sound crazy but just hold on tight,
This plan may seem crazy, but let's stick with it
Never has a love run deeper
Our love has the potential to be very strong
Baby my heart is true
I am sincere about my feelings for you
A little sleep is all we're losing
We will not lose much by taking a chance on love
It's up to us to do the choosing
We have to decide to pursue a relationship
Let's make a little magic before the night is through
Let's create a special moment before the night ends
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Written by: HANNA HATHAWAY CARPENTER
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