This Fijian born songstress was barely in her 20’s as we watched her shine through the lens of the first series of Australian Idol (2003), thrust into the spotlight as the competition reached fever like pitch. Making it through to the final four, she won the hearts of a nation with her angelic, five octave range, and engaging personality.
As an artist Paulini rose to prominence on the top of the Australian ARIA Charts in 2004 with her debut Platinum album "One Determined Heart" and her Platinum smash single "Angel Eyes", both hitting the No. 1 spot (Angel Eyes remained at the top of the charts for 6 consecutive weeks).
In fact, Paulini is one of only ten Australian female solo artists to have a #1 album.
In 2006, Australia’s sweetheart released her second critically acclaimed album "Superwoman" including the hit singles "Rough Day" and her self-penned "So Over You", spawning her two UVMA nominations for Best Female Artist and R&B Album of the year. Paulini then joined forces with the Young Divas, releasing an album that spawned three consecutive top 5 hits and a national sold out tour.
With double platinum solo albums and singles under her belt, and the incredible success of both Young Divas and most recently the touring ensemble Ladies Of Jazz, Paulini is firmly established as one of Australia’s favourite singers.
Paulini is now moving her career forward in a fresh and positive manner, continuing to record new material and cementing her status as a songwriter after inking a publishing deal with Alberts Music (home of ACDC and Vanda and Young).
Her most recent single, Scarless, was released independently in November to help raise awareness for White Ribbon Day, and the White Ribbon Campaign. This is only one of a number of songs she is preparing for her album planned for the second half of 2010.
Over the years Paulini has grown as a performer, a songwriter and a woman, steering her own destiny in her music career and making choices that she truly feels good about. “I’m at the happiest point in my life. I’m spending my spare time in the studio writing and creating my own work.”
One More Night
Paulini Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Let you know how I feel
And if I stumble if I fall, just help me back
So I can make you see, oh yeah
Chorus:
One more night, one more night
One more night cos I can't live forever
One more night cos I can't wait forever
I've been sitting here so long
Wasting time, just staring at the phone
And I was wondering should I call you
Then I thought maybe you're not alone
Chorus
Like a river to the sea
I will always be with you
And if you sail away
I will follow you
I know there'll never be a time
You will ever feel the same
And I know it's only words
But if you change your mind
You know that I'll be here
And maybe we can both learn, yeah yeah
Chorus
Ooh one more night, 'cos I can't wait forever
Oh hey, one more night
The song "One More Night" by Paulini is a ballad about unrequited love. The lyrics express the singer's longing for someone who does not reciprocate her feelings. She has been trying to let this person know how she feels for a long time, and she asks for help if she stumbles or falls in her efforts to communicate her feelings. The chorus, repeated twice, emphasizes the urgency of her desire for one more night with this person, as she cannot wait forever.
The second verse finds the singer sitting alone, wondering whether to call the object of her affection or not. She imagines that perhaps they are not alone, which adds to her hesitation. Despite her uncertainty, she knows that she will always be with this person like a river to the sea. She is willing to follow them wherever they go, even if they sail away.
The third verse acknowledges that the singer knows there is no guarantee that this person will ever feel the same way she does. She recognizes that these are just words, but if this person changes their mind, she will be there waiting. The song ends with the urgent plea for just one more night, as time is running out.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been trying ooh so long to let you know
I have put in so much time and effort in trying to express my feelings to you
Let you know how I feel
To communicate my true emotions to you
And if I stumble if I fall, just help me back
If I ever falter or am unsuccessful, please assist me so I can continue my pursuit
So I can make you see, oh yeah
So that you can fully comprehend and realize the extent of my emotions
One more night, one more night
I require one more night with you in order to avoid living forever without you
One more night cos I can't live forever
I am conscious that my life will end sometime and I cannot bear the thought of never being with you
I've been sitting here so long
I've been wasting my time just sitting here doing nothing
Wasting time, just staring at the phone
My time has been spent doing nothing but looking at the phone
And I was wondering should I call you
I was contemplating whether or not to contact you
Then I thought maybe you're not alone
I assumed that you might not be alone, so I didn't call
One more night cos I can't wait forever
I require one more night with you in order to avoid waiting forever
Like a river to the sea
I will always be with you and stand by you like a river that always meets the sea
And if you sail away
If you choose to depart
I will follow you
I will follow you wherever you go
I know there'll never be a time
I am aware that there will never be a moment
You will ever feel the same
When you feel the identical emotions towards me
And I know it's only words
I am aware that they're simply words
But if you change your mind
But if you do change your mind in the future
You know that I'll be here
You are aware that I will be here waiting for you
And maybe we can both learn, yeah yeah
And perhaps we can both grow and learn from each other
Ooh one more night, 'cos I can't wait forever
I require one more night with you in order to avoid waiting forever
Oh hey, one more night
Oh hey, I need one more night with you
Contributed by Carson P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.