Stay the Night
Status Quo Lyrics


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Has anybody here seen my way to heaven?
Can anybody care enough for them to tell
It's taken me forever but finally you came
I had to look no further than any other man

Don't look back over your shoulder
'cause the love that you found
That you found darling, yeah
Use it and stay the night
All you got to do is stay the night
All you got to do is stay the night
All you got to do is stay the night

Whatever is the matter, d'you think you've had enough?
So hang on that bit longer, with me it won't be tough
And don't you know I'm waiting, I have been for so long
So if you're feeling better we're off and we'll be gone

Don't look back over your shoulder
'cause the love that you found
That you found darling, yeah
Use it and stay the night
All you got to do is stay the night




All you got to do is stay the night
All you got to do is stay the night

Overall Meaning

In Status Quo's song "Stay The Night," the first verse begins with a question - "Has anybody here seen my way to heaven?" - which could refer to the singer's search for love or for a deeper meaning in life. The second line asks if anyone cares enough to help him find it. The verse goes on to say that it took the singer a long time, but he finally found someone (presumably a love interest) and didn't have to search any further.


The chorus then comes in, urging the person the singer is addressing not to look back or second-guess their newfound love. It implores them to use this love they've found and "stay the night." The next verse reassures the person that the singer is there for them, even if they're struggling. The singer has been waiting a long time for this person, and if they're feeling better, the two of them can leave together.


Overall, the song seems to be a plea to give love a chance and not let fear or hesitation get in the way. It hints at the fact that finding love can be a long and difficult journey, but encourages the listener to seize the opportunity when it presents itself.


Line by Line Meaning

Has anybody here seen my way to heaven?
The singer is asking if anyone knows the way to heaven, possibly indicating a feeling of being lost or directionless.


Can anybody care enough for them to tell
The singer is seeking guidance and help from a caring individual who is willing to provide advice or answers.


It's taken me forever but finally you came
Despite a long wait and seemingly endless searching, the singer has finally found someone who they have been looking for or who has brought meaning to their life.


I had to look no further than any other man
The person the artist has found is unique and special, and they didn't need to search for them among other people as they stand out on their own.


Don't look back over your shoulder
The artist is encouraging their partner or the person they are addressing to not dwell on the past or any regrets they may have had.


'cause the love that you found, That you found darling, yeah
The love that the person has found is special and worth focusing on, as it is indicative of something important and valuable to hold onto.


Use it and stay the night
The singer is urging their partner or the person they are addressing to hold onto the love that they have found and to stay with them for the night.


All you got to do is stay the night
The artist is trying to simplify the situation and is asking the person to stay with them, without making it more difficult than it has to be.


Whatever is the matter, d'you think you've had enough?
The artist is trying to address any issues or obstacles that may be preventing their partner or the person they are addressing from fully committing to them.


So hang on that bit longer, with me it won't be tough
The artist is offering support and comfort in the face of any difficulties or obstacles that their partner or the person they are addressing may be facing.


And don't you know I'm waiting, I have been for so long
The singer is revealing that they have been waiting for their partner or the person they are addressing for a long time, indicating a deep level of commitment and devotion.


So if you're feeling better we're off and we'll be gone
The artist is providing an out for their partner or the person they are addressing, indicating that they will leave together only if the other person is truly ready and committed to the relationship.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULLY BLACK, LASHAUN OWENS, KARRIEM MACK, SIDNEY ANTHONY MILLER

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Comments from YouTube:

Tomyelectronic

A very "poppy" Intro then tuning into the classic Quo-Boogie. All in all nice listening to it. This is one of the Quo songs no one ever talked about. A song only die-hard-fans of Quo would be able to mention right. So it's cool to hear after a very very long time in 2022. Compare it with the hard rockin "All through the night" which is a rarely known Quo Song, too! Greetings from germany.

Dave Cochrane

Lovely song - wish they'd developed it a bit more, it's like they quit writing it before it was finished. A middle-8 plus Rossi's usual trademark of writing a guitar solo around different chords to the normal tune - that would've fleshed it out nicely, instead of fading it out with a keyboard improv. But these were very strained times for the band.

John Stringer

Couldn't agree more. Thought it was quite a good idea for a song and had great melodies but just didn't go anywhere. It's like Rossi and Frost just got bored before they finished it and just faded it out. Ends up just sounding like an album filler. Shame

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