One More Night
Peter Friestedt Lyrics

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You say that love
Has gone away
And now you're leavin'

You've had enough
And it's too late
You've got your reasons

The truth is jhidin', cuts me to the bone
In my heart I can't let go

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night
Let me hear you say you believe

That there's a way
To make it right
To find forgiveness
Then I can change
And we can find
A new beginning, 'cause

I won't make it here without your touch
I won't last without your love

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night
Let me hear you say you believe

(Whoa, yeah, one more night)
(Whoa, yeah, one more night, one more night)

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)

Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
For one more night

Overall Meaning

In the first paragraph, the lyrics depict a situation where the person the singer is addressing claims that love has disappeared from their relationship and they are leaving. The person has reached a point where they feel they've had enough and it's too late for reconciliation. The singer acknowledges the truth is painful, but they still hold onto hope and struggle to let go of their feelings.

The second paragraph reveals the desperation and vulnerability of the singer, pleading for the other person to tell them lies if necessary, to avoid saying goodbye. They ask to be held tightly and for the other person to pretend that they still love them, even if it's just for one more night. The singer wants to hear the other person express their belief in the possibility of making things right and finding forgiveness.

In the third paragraph, the singer emphasizes their dependence on the other person's touch and love. They confess that they won't be able to survive without them. The desperation and longing for their partner's love and affection are evident.

The fourth and final paragraph repeats the plea for the other person to tell lies, tear them apart if necessary, but to avoid saying goodbye. The singer asks for one more night of pretending to be in love, and to hear the other person say that they still believe in a chance for a new beginning. The repetition serves to emphasize the desperation and the desire to salvage the relationship, even if it means holding onto false hope.

Line by Line Meaning

You say that love
You're telling me that our love is gone

Has gone away
It has disappeared completely

And now you're leavin'
You're ready to walk away from this relationship

You've had enough
You've reached your limit

And it's too late
There's no opportunity for change anymore

You've got your reasons
You have valid justifications for your decision

The truth is jhidin', cuts me to the bone
The hidden truth hurts me deeply

In my heart I can't let go
Emotionally, I'm unable to move on

Tell me lies, you can tear me apart
Say anything untrue, it will devastate me

But don't say goodbye (don't say goodbye)
Please don't leave me

Hold on tight, just pretend that you love me
Hold on tightly to our relationship, even if it's just pretending

For one more night
Give me the illusion of love for a little longer

Let me hear you say you believe
Tell me you have faith in us

That there's a way
That there's a possibility

To make it right
To fix our relationship

To find forgiveness
To discover a way to forgive each other

Then I can change
If we can resolve things, I am willing to change

And we can find
Together, we can discover

A new beginning, 'cause
A fresh start, because

I won't make it here without your touch
I won't survive without your physical affection

I won't last without your love
I won't be able to go on without your love

(Whoa, yeah, one more night)
(Expressing a desire for one more night together)

(Whoa, yeah, one more night, one more night)
(Expressing a longing for one more night together, repeating it)