Notably, Abdul has released three studio albums so far: Forever Your Girl (1988), Spellbound (1991), and Head Over Heels (1995). Subsequent to that, she has for the most part been on a musical hiatus.
After her initial period of success, Abdul suffered a series of setbacks in her professional and personal life, until she found renewed fame and success in the 2000s as a celebrity judge on the television series American Idol (2001-2009).
In 2011, it was revealed that she would judge on the new show created by former partner in crime Simon Cowell, along with Island Def Jam owner L.A. Reid, and former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger. After the success of the show's first season however, Abdul, Scherzinger, and their host Steve Jones were fired by the staff.
In 2000, she co-wrote "Spinning Around", a dance-pop track intended to be the lead single off her new album. The album never materialized and "Spinning Around" was given to Kylie Minogue as a single. The song became highly successful and re-launched Minogue's career, as it was intended to do for Abdul, and reached #1 in numerous countries.
According to her official website, Abdul is working on a new album that is reportedly scheduled for release by the end of 2008. Her first single from the album Dance Like There's No Tomorrow was released March 11, 2008 and is also featured as the opening track in the multi-artist compilation album Randy Jackson's Music Club, Volume One.
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Goodnight
Paula Abdul Lyrics
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Good night, my love
Good night, my love
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight my love
May tomorrow be sunny and bright
And bring you closer to me
There's just one thing I want to know
Is your love still warm for me
Or has it gone cold?
If you should awake
In the still of the night
Please have no fears
I'll be there
You know I care
Please give your love to me, dear
Good night, my love
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight my love
May tomorrow be sunny and bright
And bring you closer to me
Good night, my love
The song "Goodnight My Love" by Paula Abdul is a simple but poignant message of love, longing, and uncertainty. The singer is bidding farewell to her beloved and wishing them sweet dreams while also expressing her own desire for their love to remain strong. She asks probing questions about whether their love has weakened and declares her devotion to them.
The lyrics capture the bittersweet nature of goodbyes, as the singer hopes for a bright future with their love, but is uncertain about what lies ahead. The lines "Before you go, there's just one thing I want to know, is your love still warm for me, or has it gone cold?" encapsulate this, as the singer reveals her anxiety about the state of their relationship.
The second verse further emphasizes this uncertainty, as the singer promises to be there for her beloved if they wake up afraid in the night. She reiterates her love and asks for their love in return. The song ends with a final tender "goodnight," underscoring the deep and abiding affection the singer feels for her partner.
Overall, "Goodnight My Love" is a powerful and emotionally resonant message of love and longing that is sure to strike a chord with anyone who has ever had to say goodbye to someone they care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Good night, my love
The singer bids her loved one farewell and wishes him a good night.
Good night, my love
Repetition of the previous line for added emphasis and affection.
Good night, my love
Repetition of the previous line for added emphasis and affection.
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight my love
The artist wishes her loved one sweet dreams and a peaceful night's rest.
May tomorrow be sunny and bright
The artist hopes for a bright and happy day to come for her loved one.
And bring you closer to me
The singer desires to be closer to her loved one and hopes for tomorrow to bring them closer together.
Before you go
The singer addresses her loved one before he leaves or goes to sleep.
There's just one thing I want to know
The artist has a question she wants to ask her loved one before he leaves or goes to sleep.
Is your love still warm for me
The artist wants to know if her loved one still loves her as strongly as before.
Or has it gone cold?
The artist fears that her loved one's love for her may have diminished or disappeared entirely.
If you should awake
The singer imagines her loved one may wake up during the night.
In the still of the night
The artist sets the scene for her loved one's potential waking, perhaps with a quiet and peaceful ambiance.
Please have no fears
The singer reassures her loved one that he has nothing to fear.
I'll be there
The singer promises her loved one she will be there for him.
You know I care
The singer affirms her ongoing love and care for her loved one.
Please give your love to me, dear
The artist expresses a plea for her loved one's continued love and affection towards her.
Good night, my love
Repetition of the first line to bring the song to a close.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN MARASCALCO, GEORGE MOTOLA
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Paula Abdul-Goodnight, My Love (Pleasant Dreams) Lyrics
Goodnight, my love
Goodnight, my love
Goodnight, my love
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight my love
May tomorrow be sunny and bright
And bring you closer to me
Before you go
There's just one thing I want to know
Is your love still warm for me
Or has it gone cold?
If you should awake
In the still of the night
Please have no fears
I'll be there
You know I care
Please give your love to me, dear
Goodnight, my love (Goodnight, my love)
Goodnight, my love
Pleasant dreams and sleep tight my love
(Pleasant dreams and sleep tight my love)
May tomorrow be sunny and bright
And bring you closer to me
Goodnight, my love (Goodnight baby)
Goodnight, my love
Goodnight baby (Goodnight, my love)
Goodnight, my love (Goodnight, my love)
(Goodnight, my love)
@ashleyjones9756
This song sounds beautiful.
@colinfleetham8190
Always loved Paula she has a nice calming voice
@eaqua56
I was today years old when I found out that Paula Abdul sung this.
@luciphiah69
I always enjoyed her tender ballads.
@jswiddop313
This song is also part of the "For Our Children" album by Disney.
@Jaseatx17
OMG!!! I never knew about this song!!! This was not on my Japanese Edition! I must find a copy of it. This is such a great surprise. Thank you!
@dannysimion
It might have been a bonus track on other editions of the Album released in other Asian, European or South American markets.
@IamMusic3912
i love it and Paula Abdul ! (:
@ANDRESMONTES926
Me encanta, super Paula !!!!!
@alexfernandohuenten1374
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