All Night
Pearl Jam featuring Joseph Arthur Liam Finn & Glen Hansard Lyrics

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When I lost you honey sometimes I think I lost my guts too
And I wish God would send me a word send me something I'm afraid to lose
Lying in the heat of the night like prisoners all our lives
I get shivers down my spine and all I wanna do is hold you tight

Baby, baby, baby
I swear I'll drive all night just to buy you some shoes
And to taste your tender charms

And I just wanna sleep tonight again in your arms

Tonight there's fallen angels and they're waiting for us down in the street
Tonight there's calling strangers, hear them crying in defeat.
Let them go, let them go, let them go do their dances of the dead (let 'em go right ahead)
And dry your eyes girl, and c'mon c'mon c'mon let's go to bed,

Baby, baby, baby
I swear I'll drive all night just to buy you some shoes
And to taste your tender charms
And I just wanna sleep tonight again in your arms

There's machines and there's fire waiting at the edge of town
They're out there for hire but baby they can't hurt us now
'Cause you've got, you've got, you've got my love girl, you've got my love girl

Through the wind, through the rain, the snow, the wind, the rain
You've got, you've got, you've got my, my love... heart and soul

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pearl Jam featuring Joseph Arthur Liam Finn & Glen Hansard's song "All Night" describe the fear of losing someone you love and the desire to hold them tightly. The singer of the song is in a vulnerable state after losing their lover, and they yearn for some kind of sign that will make them feel less afraid of losing them. The feeling of being a prisoner in their own lives creates a sense of urgency to be with their lover and experience their tenderness once again.

The chorus emphasizes the singer's dedication to their lover, as they vow to do anything to make them happy, even if it means driving all night just to buy them a pair of shoes. The idea of fallen angels and calling strangers sets a somber tone, as the singer acknowledges the pain he sees in the world around him. The song's resolution lies in the fact that the singer is convinced that nothing can hurt them anymore because they have each other, and their love will protect them from any harm that may come their way.

Line by Line Meaning

When I lost you honey sometimes I think I lost my guts too
I feel like I lost my courage and strength when I lost you.

And I wish God would send me a word send me something I'm afraid to lose
I hope for a sign from God that will give me something to cling onto and not lose.

Lying in the heat of the night like prisoners all our lives
We are trapped together, held captive by our circumstances on this hot night.

I get shivers down my spine and all I wanna do is hold you tight
Your touch gives me goosebumps and I can only think of holding you close.

I swear I'll drive all night just to buy you some shoes
I will go through any lengths to make you happy and buy you what you need.

And to taste your tender charms
I want to savor your sweetness and enjoy your affection.

And I just wanna sleep tonight again in your arms
All I want is to fall asleep cuddled up with you once again.

Tonight there's fallen angels and they're waiting for us down in the street
There is a sense of danger in the air, and we have to be wary of it.

Tonight there's calling strangers, hear them crying in defeat.
I can hear strangers crying out in desperation and sadness tonight.

Let them go, let them go, let them go do their dances of the dead (let 'em go right ahead)
We should let them be and go do whatever it is they want to do.

And dry your eyes girl, and c'mon c'mon c'mon let's go to bed,
Don't worry, just come with me and let's go to bed.

There's machines and there's fire waiting at the edge of town
Danger and destruction are looming on the outskirts of our town.

They're out there for hire but baby they can't hurt us now
Even though there are dangerous forces out there, they cannot touch us.

'Cause you've got, you've got, you've got my love girl, you've got my love girl
I love you and I will protect you because you have my heart.

Through the wind, through the rain, the snow, the wind, the rain
Through all adversity and challenges, my love for you remains strong.

You've got, you've got, you've got my, my love... heart and soul
You own my love and everything that makes me who I am.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN

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