The two have reunited multiple occasions, the most recent being their 2008 album, No Regrets.
All Night Long
Randy Crawford & Joe Sample Lyrics
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Don't know if he's weak or strong
All I know is he's every dream I dream
All night long
Never heard him say a single word of love
Don't know his fate or his soul
'Cause he only speaks to me in dreams I've dreamed
When I sleep he tells me he's in love with me
And how much he needs me to be near
But at best my dream is just a fantasy
If I touch his hand he'll disappear, no no no
I don't wanna love that's just a memory
Fate, how could you be so warm?
Now, I've got to find the man who's haunting me
All night long
When I sleep he tells me he's in love with me
And how much he needs me to be near
But at best my dream is just a fantasy
If I touch his hand he'll disappear, no no no
I don't wanna love that's just a memory
Fate, how could you be so warm?
Now, I've got to find the man who's haunting me
All night long
Now, I've got to find the man who's haunting me
All night long
All night long
All night long
The lyrics to the song "All Night Long" by Randy Crawford & Joe Sample revolves around dreams, love, and the search for the one who haunts the singer at night. She describes the man she dreams about as the embodiment of all her desires, and while she doesn't know anything about him in reality, she craves to find him. The lyrics suggest that her dream is the only place where she can be with this man and express love, and when she wakes up, the feeling dissipates. The singer describes how the man in her dreams tells her that he loves her and needs her in his life, but this feeling is fleeting, as the mere touch of his hand makes him disappear.
The singer admits that she does not want to love as just a memory, and thus she sets out to find the man who haunts her every night. Fate seems to be working against her as she cannot hold onto the fantasy while being awake. Despite this, she actively seeks her dream man, driven by her desire for true love. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing, passion, and the quest for a connection that transcends just the physical world but is rooted firmly in reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Never knew the softness of his tender kiss
I have never experienced a gentle, caring kiss from this man.
Don't know if he's weak or strong
I am uncertain if he is a strong or weak individual.
All I know is he's every dream I dream
However, I realize that he is the embodiment of every fantasy I have ever had.
All night long
These thoughts and dreams persist throughout the entire night.
Never heard him say a single word of love
The man has never verbally expressed his love for me.
Don't know his fate or his soul
I have no knowledge of his destiny or innermost thoughts and feelings.
'Cause he only speaks to me in dreams I've dreamed
However, when he does communicate with me, it is only in dreams I have had before.
When I sleep he tells me he's in love with me
During periods of slumber, he confesses his love and devotion to me.
And how much he needs me to be near
He conveys to me the depth of his desire and longing to be in close proximity.
But at best my dream is just a fantasy
Despite the intensity of the dream state, I understand that it is all just my imagination.
If I touch his hand he'll disappear, no no no
If I attempt to make physical contact, he will immediately vanish from my presence.
I don't wanna love that's just a memory
I do not desire to have romantic feelings that are ephemeral and distant.
Fate, how could you be so warm?
I am feeling conflicted and unsure of fate's intentions towards me.
Now, I've got to find the man who's haunting me
I must seek out the individual who continues to plague my unconscious mind.
All night long
This pursuit of locating him will last all night long.
Now, I've got to find the man who's haunting me
The idea of finding him has become a pressing priority in my thoughts.
All night long
This focus on locating the man will persist throughout the entire night.
All night long
These haunting thoughts and dreams will continue throughout the evening and into the morning hours.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Songtrust Ave
Written by: Curtis Lewis
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Galerija Vrdnik
Never felt the softness of his tender kiss
Don't know if he's weak or strong
All I know is he's in every dream I dream
All Night Long
Never heard him speak a single word of love
I don't know his favorite song
Because he only speaks to me in dreams I dream at night
All Night Long
When I sleep he tells me he's in love with me
And how much he needs me to be near
But at best a dream is just a fantasy
When I touch his hand he'll disappear
Oh no no no...oohh
I don't need a love of just a memory
Fate, how could you be so wrong?
Now I have to find the man who's haunting me
All, all night Long. ohhhh
When I sleep he tells me he's in love with me
And how much he needs me to be near
But at best a dream is just a fantasy
If I touch his hand he'll disappear
Oh no no no no no.... oohhh
I don't need a love of just a memory
Fate, how could you be so wrong?
Because, now I've got to find the man who's haunting me
All Night Long
All night long
All night long
All night long
All night long
Diana Garland
Love this song so much