Help Me Make It Through the Night
Sannex Lyrics
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Shake it loose and let it fall
Lay it soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall.
Come and lay down by my side
till the early morning light
All I'm takin' is your time
Well I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
and tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Well I don't care what's right or wrong
I won't try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
And it's sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don't wanna be alone
Help me make it through the night
The lyrics of Sannex's song "Help Me Make It Through The Night" express a desire for companionship and comfort in a difficult time. The singer addresses their partner, asking them to let go of their inhibitions and come lay with them in bed. They seek solace in the physical intimacy of their bodies lying together, as signified by the metaphor of the ribbon falling softly upon their skin, creating shadows on the wall. The singer makes it clear that they are not interested in debating morality or the rightness and wrongness of their actions. They simply want to be able to find relief from their troubles and are desperate for anyone to provide them with comfort.
The repeated lines "Yesterday is dead and gone / and tomorrow's out of sight" show a focus on the present moment and a need for immediate comfort. The singer is unable to get past the pain of the past and cannot envision a future without struggle, so they turn to the present to try and find a sense of relief. The repeated plea for help in making it through the night emphasizes the singer's desperation and need for human connection. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, conveying a deep sense of vulnerability and longing for comfort in the face of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the ribbon from your hair
Remove the adornments you wear on your head.
Shake it loose and let it fall
Don't be self-conscious or shy, let it flow freely.
Lay it soft upon my skin
Place your adornment gently on my body to show your affection.
Like the shadows on the wall.
Make it soft and romantic like the shadows created by a dimly lit room.
Come and lay down by my side
Join me on the same bed where I lay.
Till the early morning light
Stay with me until the sun rises.
All I'm takin' is your time
I don't need anything from you but your presence.
Help me make it through the night
Be with me to make the night less lonely and difficult.
Well I don't care what's right or wrong
I am not concerned about moral principles.
I won't try to understand
I won't even attempt to find meaning in what's happening.
Let the devil take tomorrow
I don't need to worry about what will happen tomorrow, let fate decide.
Lord tonight I need a friend
I need somebody to keep me company through the night.
Yesterday is dead and gone
What happened yesterday is already in the past and irrelevant.
And tomorrow's out of sight
I can't see what will happen tomorrow, so why worry about it?
And it's sad to be alone
Being alone makes me feel unhappy and depressed.
Help me make it through the night
Be there to make the night a little more comfortable for me; I can't face it alone.
I don't wanna be alone
I don't want to experience solitude anymore.
Help me make it through the night
Stay with me and ease my loneliness until morning comes.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kris Kristofferson
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