Venturing to the East Coast in December, the Pittsburh Tribune suggested singer and songwriter Ben Kyle may be the next notable musician to come from (Van) Morrisons homeland and New Yorks VILLAGE VOICE prophesied YOU'LL WANT TO SAY YOU SAW THEM NOW. Kyle arrived in Minneapolis in 95 by way of Belfast, N. Ireland and his songs evoke an emotional gravity and poetic sensibility surely not unaffected by his boyhood backdrop. While Romanticas folk/country/pop songs can be sweet and airy, they tend to retain a poignant sense of seriousness, delivering an often understated heart to heart in an envelope of melodic charm and lyrical nostalgia. Luke Jacobs, James Orvis (the Melismatics), Tony Zaccardi (Kruddler), and Jessy Greene (Wilco, Jayhawks, Minus 5) along with Kyle have just released "AMERICA"
PASTE MAGAZINE gave Romantica's new album, America, 4 **** Stars:
"For anyone worrying that the Americana genre has become a repository of the bad irony of hipsters and has-been quacks, fear not: Romantica is here to save the day. Singer/songwriter Ben Kyle is the latest in a long line of European exports to reinvigorate a genre by reclaiming it as his own—“God walks on the water, I walk through the rain,” he sings. With one foot still in his home country, and one taking a tentative step into the mess of promises and disappointments on the other side of the pond, Kyle and his bandmates dust off the brilliance at the heart of America. Most albums with such ambitious titles fall flat in their attempt; Kyle—in songs and voice that sit comfortably between Jeff Tweedy and Ryan Adams—dwells comfortably in the long shadows cast by his forefathers while leaving his own undeniable stamp on the proceedings." PASTE Magazine
I Need You Tonight
Romantica Lyrics
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And the nighttime blots you eyes
And I don't know where I am
Will you call me to your side?
Baby I love you, and I want you to be alright
Maybe I need you, honey, to help me through the night
Nobody tells you how to do it
Nobody else can understand
And I, I need you tonight
When the rain is coming down
And the river flowing hard
And our love begins to drown
Will you pull me up somehow?
Will you pull me up somehow?
Baby I love you, and I want you to be alright
Maybe I need you, honey, to help me through the night
Nobody tells you how to do it
Nobody else is going through it
Nobody else can understand
And I, I need you tonight
Oh take me to the holy water
Baby, and baptize me
Let me hear the singers singing, "We'll shall be set free"
Take me to the Mississippi River
Baby, and bury me
In the holy water there for all eternity
Baby I love you, and I want you to be alright
Maybe I need you, honey, to help me through the night
Nobody tells you how to do it
Nobody else is going through it
Nobody else can understand
And I, I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
I need you tonight
The lyrics of "I Need You Tonight" by Romantica express a deep desire for emotional connection and support. The song begins with the setting of the sun and the onset of darkness, indicating a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. In these moments of confusion and disorientation, the singer turns to their loved one for comfort, asking them to call them to their side. The chorus repeats the message of the title, emphasizing the singer's need for their partner's presence and care.
The second verse paints a picture of a tumultuous relationship, with rain and a fast-flowing river representing the challenges and difficulties that the couple faces. Despite these struggles, the singer persists in their desire for their partner's help and support. They acknowledge that nobody else can truly understand what they are going through, making their loved one's presence all the more important.
The final stanza takes on a more spiritual tone, with the singer invoking imagery of holy water and baptism. This religious symbolism adds another layer of depth to the song, suggesting that the singer sees their relationship as something sacred and transformative. They yearn to be immersed in these healing waters, perhaps as a way of purifying themselves and their love. Throughout the song, the repeating chorus of "I need you tonight" drives home the singer's urgency and intensity of feeling, making it clear that they cannot face their struggles alone.
Line by Line Meaning
When the sun is going down
As the day comes to a close
And the nighttime blots you eyes
And darkness falls upon us
And I don't know where I am
And I feel lost and uncertain
Will you call me to your side?
Will you comfort and guide me?
Baby I love you, and I want you to be alright
My love for you is strong and true, and I care about your wellbeing
Maybe I need you, honey, to help me through the night
Perhaps I rely on you to be my support during difficult times
Nobody tells you how to do it
There's no clear path or instruction manual
Nobody else is going through it
I feel alone in my struggles
Nobody else can understand
It's hard for others to comprehend what I'm going through
And I, I need you tonight
And it's in this moment that I particularly need you
When the rain is coming down
As the weather worsens
And the river flowing hard
And the water rises and swells
And our love begins to drown
And our relationship is in danger of failing
Will you pull me up somehow?
Will you rescue me and help me to recover?
Oh take me to the holy water
Take me to a place of spiritual healing
Baby, and baptize me
And cleanse my soul
Let me hear the singers singing, "We'll shall be set free"
Let me hear the voices of those who believe in freedom and redemption
Take me to the Mississippi River
Bring me to a place of great significance and meaning
Baby, and bury me
And lay me to rest
In the holy water there for all eternity
In that sacred place, where I can remain forever
I need you tonight
In this moment, I need you deeply
I need you tonight
I am relying on you to be there for me now
I need you tonight
I feel vulnerable and in need of your strength and support
I need you tonight
I am reaching out to you and hoping you will respond
Contributed by Cole K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Edgelord 9000
great tune