One More Night
Phil Collins; Genesis Lyrics
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One more night
I've been trying, ooh, so long to let you know
Let you know how I feel
And if I stumble, if I fall, just help me back
So I can make you see
Give me one more night
One more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me just one more night, ooh, just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause 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
Please give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Please give me one more night, ooh, just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Ooh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Like a river to the sea
I will always be with you
And if you sail away
I will follow you
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
I know there'll never be a time you'll 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 both can learn
Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Ooh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Ooh, one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
The song One more night by Genesis is an emotional plea from the singer to his love interest to give him one more chance to prove his love. He admits that he has been trying for a long time to let her know how he feels but has been unsuccessful so far. He asks her to help him back if he stumbles or falls, so that he can make her see how much he loves her. He is willing to wait for one more night, hoping that she will reciprocate his feelings.
The singer has been sitting for a long time, wasting time and staring at the phone, wondering if he should call his love interest. He realizes that maybe she is not alone, and that's why he hasn't heard from her. He pleads with her to give him one more night because he can't wait forever. He promises to always be with her, and if she sails away, he will follow her. He knows that she may never feel the same way, but he wants her to know that he will always be there for her, and they both can learn to love each other.
The song is a classic example of Phil Collins' songwriting skills, his ability to convey emotions and create memorable hooks. It was released in November 1984 as the second single from the album No Jacket Required. The song became a massive hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, where it stayed for two weeks. It also topped the charts in Canada and Switzerland.
Line by Line Meaning
One more night
The singer wants just one more night with the person he loves
One more night
He repeats his desire for one more night
I've been trying ooh so long to let you know
He has been trying for a while to express his feelings to the person he loves
Let you know how I feel
He wants to express his true feelings to the person he loves
And if I stumble if I fall, just help me back
He wants support from the person he loves, even if he makes mistakes
So I can make you see
The singer wants to convince the person he loves to see his true feelings
Please give me one more night
He is pleading for one more night with the person he loves
Give me one more night
He repeats his plea for one more night
One more night 'cause I can't wait forever
He can't wait indefinitely for the person he loves
Give me just one more night, oh just one more night
He pleads for just one more night
I've been sitting here so long
The singer has been waiting for the person he loves for a long time
Wasting time, just staring at the phone
He has been wasting time waiting for the person to call him
And I was wondering should I call you
He is unsure if he should call the person he loves
Then I thought maybe you're not alone
He thinks that maybe the person he loves is with someone else
Like a river to the sea
The singer promises to always stay with the person he loves
I will always be with you
He will always be there for the person he loves
And if you sail away
If the person he loves leaves him
I will follow you
He will follow them anywhere
I know there'll never be a time you'll ever feel the same
He knows that the person he loves may never feel the same way
And I know it's only words
He acknowledges that his thoughts may just be words
But if you change your mind you know that I'll be here
He wants the person he loves to know he'll be there for them if they change their mind
And maybe we both can learn
He hopes they can learn from each other
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Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Tratore
Written by: Phil Collins
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@lover65
One more night
One more night
I've been trying ooh so long to let you know
Let you know how I feel
And if I stumble if I fall, just help me back
So I can make you see
Please give me one more night
Give me one more night
One more night 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me just one more night, oh just one more night
Oh one more night 'cause 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
Please give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Please give me one more night, oh just one more night
Oh just one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Like a river to the sea
I will always be with you
And if you sail away
I will follow you
Give me one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
I know there'll never be a time you'll 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 both can learn
Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
Give me just one more night, give me just one more night
Oh one more night, 'cause I can't wait forever
@user-gp5cm8jy3k
2024 who's listening??
@taraaitwaghlis9255
I do
@roydavis4142
I am❤
@brandonmoore7497
I’m listening to Phil Collins One More Night early February 2024
1:40
@hendrybudhiarto9316
Nice song forever .. fantastic
@deblynn8178
Phil & Genesis is my Hero
I'm still listening 🎶 in 2024 & after I'm a true fan
@jaydivine1769
Any listening to this beautiful masterpiece of a song in 2024!? Phil Collin’s sir you are a legend beyond measure!
@eunicesaiti
🖐
@mindynewton2967
Absolutely 💯!!!!!
@taraaitwaghlis9255
Yes I do