in the heat of the night
Star Pilots Lyrics
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I feel the hunger burning me inside
In the heat of the night
I see the starlight shining in your eyes
Here I stand once again
In the heat of the night
Searching high, searching low
'Cause tonight I'm gonna start the fire
I'm gonna lose my self control
You know what I want
Nothing's gonna stop me now
'Cause in the heat of the night
I feel the hunger burning me inside
In the heat of the night
I see the starlight shining in your eyes
You could be my destiny
In the heat of the night
I'll find a place, a place in time
But need the city lights
'Cause tonight I'm gonna start the fire
I'm gonna lose my self control
You know what I want
Nothing's gonna stop me now
'Cause in the heat of the night
I feel the hunger burning me inside
In the heat of the night
I see the starlight shining in your eyes
Tonight I'm gonna start the fire
I'm gonna lose my self control
You know what I want
Nothing's gonna stop me now
'Cause in the heat of the night
I feel the hunger burning me inside
In the heat of the night
I see the starlight shining in your eyes
'Cause in the heat of the night
(In the heat of the night)
I feel the hunger burning me inside
In the heat of the night
(In the heat of the night)
I see the starlight shining in your eyes
The lyrics of Star Pilots' "In the Heat of the Night" describe a passionate and intense encounter between two individuals. The singer describes feeling a strong hunger burning inside of them, and being drawn to the starlight shining in the eyes of their companion. Despite the lyrics being somewhat sexually charged, there is no explicit mention of physical intimacy - instead, the song emphasizes the excitement and anticipation of being with someone you desire.
The singer of the song is focused on seizing the moment and giving in to their desires. They sing about losing self-control and starting a fire, implying that they are willing to take risks and be impulsive in order to pursue their goals. As the song progresses, the singer becomes increasingly confident and determined, culminating in the repeated refrain of "nothing's gonna stop me now." In all, the lyrics of "In the Heat of the Night" capture the excitement and recklessness of being young and in love, and emphasize the sense of urgency and passion that characterizes such a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
In the heat of the night
The person is experiencing strong emotions and senses during a nighttime encounter
I feel the hunger burning me inside
There is a strong desire or longing inside the person
I see the starlight shining in your eyes
The person is drawn to and captivated by the other person's gaze
Here I stand once again
The person has been in similar situations before
Searching high, searching low
The person is seeking something or someone in particular
I've never felt so alive
The intensity of the situation is exhilarating for the person
'Cause tonight I'm gonna start the fire
The person is determined to take action and make things happen
I'm gonna lose my self control
The person may act impulsively and without inhibition
You know what I want
The person's intentions and desires are clear
Nothing's gonna stop me now
The person is confident and sure of themselves
You could be my destiny
The other person is seen as having immense potential or significance
I'll find a place, a place in time
The person is searching for a suitable setting or moment
But need the city lights
The person requires a lively and vibrant environment to thrive
Contributed by Nathan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@leemurray998
One of the most underrated songs of all time IMO. Fantastic!
@TayannaStudios
Agreed. Never got the air time it deserved.
@jamestaylor8577
i reckon. i've listened to a lot of ministry of sounds but totally misses this brilliant song until now.
@suzanhaikonen1443
This IS so good!! I have been playing this in my playlist since 2010🤩😎
@nathanw7905
Spent 11 years looking for this song!! High school memories returned 🥳
@DomHartland
.... its now 2023 and this song is still on repeat 😬
@OneManArmy1973
I just came back to listen to it 😅
@godblessolbas
Great girls, great drum beat, great synth, great voices, great song. End of.
@Tenshii_Artii
I was lead here as a suggestion from ‘Star2Fall’ by Cabin Crew. I swear to God from the first moment I heard the first words of the introduction, I fell in love with this song IMMEDIATELY. There’s just something in its tune and energy that has something I had been searching for in a song for so long!
@loveit8602
I still love this song. Can't believe it's so old.