In 1987, "Because the Night" by Patti Smith Group was ranked number 116 on NME magazine's list of "The Top 150 Singles of All Time".
Because the Night
Patti Smith Lyrics
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Pull me close, try and understand
Desire is hunger, is the fire I breathe
Love is a banquet on which we feed
Come on now, try and understand
The way I feel when I'm in your hands
Take my hand, come undercover
Can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to love
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Have I doubt when I'm alone
Love is a ring, the telephone
Love is an angel disguised as lust
Here in our bed until the morning comes
Come on now, try and understand
The way I feel under your command
Take my hand as the sun descends
They can't touch you now
Can't touch you now, can't touch you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to love
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
With love we sleep
With doubt the vicious circle
Turns and burns
Without you, oh, I cannot live
Forgive, the yearning burning
I believe it's time, too real to feel
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to love
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because tonight there are two lovers
If we believe, in the night we trust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to love
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to love
'Cause we believe tonight we're lovers
'Cause we believe, in the night we trust
Because the night belongs to lovers
The lyrics to Patti Smith's song, "Because the Night," convey the idea that love is a powerful force that transcends barriers and obstacles. The singer urges their lover to embrace their desire and let themselves be consumed by it, for the night belongs to lovers who have faith in its transformative power. The theme of love as a consuming force is reinforced throughout the song, as the singer describes love as a hunger and fire they cannot ignore, and as a banquet they must feed upon to survive.
The verses in the song convey a sense of urgency as the singer pleads with their lover to understand their passion and to take comfort in the fact that no one can hurt them in this moment. The chorus of the song also reinforces the idea of love and passion as a transformative and unifying force, as it declares that the night belongs to lovers and that they are able to trust in its power to bring them together.
Overall, the lyrics to "Because the Night" emphasize the transformative power of love and passion, and urge the listener to embrace their desire and trust in the power of the night to bring them closer to their lover.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me now, baby, here as I am
I want you to accept me for who I am, right now
Pull me close, try and understand
Hold me tightly and try to comprehend my desires
Desire is hunger, is the fire I breathe
My passion for you is intense and unrelenting
Love is a banquet on which we feed
Our love sustains and nourishes us like a feast
Come on now, try and understand
Please make an effort to empathize with my emotions
The way I feel when I'm in your hands
The sensation of your touch overwhelms me
Take my hand, come undercover
Let's escape from the world and be alone together
They can't hurt you now
You are safe and protected with me
Because the night belongs to lovers
The darkness of the night is a romantic time for us
Because the night belongs to love
Our love is meant to be expressed in the nighttime
Have I doubt when I'm alone
I sometimes question my feelings when I'm by myself
Love is a ring, the telephone
Even when we're apart, our love is always connected
Love is an angel disguised as lust
Our sexual desire for each other is a manifestation of our love
Here in our bed until the morning comes
Let's stay together in bed all night and enjoy each other's company
Take my hand as the sun descends
Let's hold hands as the day turns into night
They can't touch you now
With me, you are invincible
With love we sleep
Our love brings us peace and comfort when we sleep
With doubt the vicious circle
When we doubt each other, it creates a negative cycle
Turns and burns
It causes pain and suffering for both of us
Without you, oh, I cannot live
I need you in my life to feel complete
Forgive, the yearning burning
Let's forgive any past grievances and move forward with our love
I believe it's time, too real to feel
Our love is genuine and it's time to fully embrace it
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now
I need your physical touch to validate our love
'Cause we believe tonight we're lovers
We have faith that tonight we will express our love
'Cause we believe, in the night we trust
We have confidence in the nighttime to bring us closer together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Patricia Lee Smith, Bruce Springsteen
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@lennartstockl5826
@@colinstafford7846 This song is like a songbird.
In essence it sais: F*ck me hard right now."
It just uses metaphors.
Modern garbage is not really different.
Just look at whistle by Flo Rida.
All metaphors but essentially he asks a girl to suck his d.
I don't see these lyrics as meaningful.
As meaningful I see songs that have live advise like "I will survive" or generally digest social problems.
@maroonboutique
Take me now, baby, here as I am
Hold me close, try and understand
Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe
Love is a banquet on which we feed
Come on now try and understand
The way I feel when I'm in your hands
Take my hand, come undercover
They can't hurt you now
Can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Have I doubt when I'm alone
Love is a ring, the telephone
Love is an angel disguised as lust
Here in our bed until the morning comes
Come on now, try and understand
The way I feel under your command
Take my hand as the sun descends
They can't touch you now
Can't touch you now, can't touch you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
With love, we sleep
With doubt, the vicious circle
Turns and burns
Without you, I cannot live
Forgive, the yearning burning
I believe it's time, too real to feel
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because tonight there are two lovers
(Because tonight) if we believe in the night we trust
Because tonight there are two lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
(Because the night belongs to lovers) if we believe the night of lovers
(Because the night belongs to lovers) if we believe in the night daytime
Because the night belongs to lovers
@jonathangonzalez588
Letras
Take me now, baby, here as I am
Pull me close, try and understand
Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe
Love is a banquet on which we feed
Come on now, try and understand
The way I feel when I'm in your hands
Take my hand, come undercover
They can't hurt you now
Can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Have I doubt when I'm alone
Love is a ring, the telephone
Love is an angel disguised as lust
Here in our bed until the morning comes
Come on now, try and understand
The way I feel under your command
Take my hand as the sun descends
They can't touch you now
Can't touch you now, can't touch you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
With love we sleep
With doubt the vicious circle
Turns and burns
Without you, oh, I cannot live
Forgive, the yearning burning
I believe it's time, too real to feel
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because tonight there are two lovers
If we believe in the night we trust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night
Belongs to lovers
Because the night
Belongs to us
'Cause we believe tonight we're lovers
'Cause we believe, in the night we trust
Because the night belongs to lovers
@user-tl9xh5rw1w
Any one listening to this in 2024
@Mia_Gaming12345
meh
@loripeebles6102
💕🥰
@katiakatsikarou9230
❤🎉
@davidmiko9413
Me
@larss337
❤
@christinezingo4896
My mom went to high school with Smith...My mom said she is not surprised at all her accomplishments, as she was beyond talented even at that very young age ...and kind...just a great girl...My mom said their classmates always knew she was going to do great things...and she has! Congrats on all your achievements Ms. Smith! With love, from New Jersey
@debivancleave5106
This song smacks of Jersey.
@march170
This comment is beautiful ♥️
@jonathanmacpac
@@debivancleave5106 Why not? Co-written with Bruce Springsteen.