But for Love
The Angels Lyrics


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Hey, what's up, think I love you for the night, ay
Bad lil shortie and she cute, think she wanna fuck, ay
Baby come with me, I wanna do you right
Think I fell in love with you, but only for the night, hey
Hey, what's up, think I love you for the night, ay
Bad lil shortie and she cute, think she wanna fuck, ay
Baby come with me, I wanna do you right
Think I fell in love with you, but only for the night, hey
She look so fine and we dancing under moonlight
Take my hand and dance with me, girl you shining through the night
And that dress you wearing, baby it's all white
You look good in it, take it off I'll do you right
Love my girl, give her the world
Want your love, yeah, you my world
Fuck that and fuck yall too
No other girls cus I want you
Like, shawty, I want your love you should really come with me, blue eyes, blonde hair, come on baby, dance With me
I Miss your love and I'm thinking about you,
All these songs that I write, yeah, I sing them all for you
Wish you was mine, girl you so fine
Writing songs about you, and I'm sipping on some wine, ay
Hey, whats up, think I love you for the night, ay
Bad lil shortie and she cute, think she wanna fuck, ay
Baby come with me, I wanna do you right
Think I fell in love with you, but only for the night, hey




(Ayy, ay, only for the night hey, hey,
think I… think I love you for the night ay)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Angels's song "But for Love" explore the feelings of infatuation and temporary love. The singer begins by expressing their attraction to someone, suggesting that they may love them for the night only. The use of casual language like "what's up" and "ay" indicates a casual encounter or a short-term connection.


The song describes the object of the singer's affection as a "bad lil shortie" who is attractive and likely interested in a physical relationship. The singer invites this person to join them, expressing their desire to treat them well and do right by them, but also acknowledging that their feelings may be temporary.


The lyrics also convey a sense of admiration for the person's appearance. The singer describes dancing with them under the moonlight and compliments their dress. However, there is an underlying suggestion of wanting them to take it off, indicating a desire for more than just admiration.


Additionally, the lyrics touch upon the idea of exclusivity. The singer proclaims their love for this person and states that they don't want any other girls because they only want them. This sentiment, while expressing temporary love, also suggests a possessive nature and a desire for the person's attention and affection.


The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that this love is fleeting and only meant for the night. The singer acknowledges that their feelings may not last beyond that temporary moment of passion.


Overall, "But for Love" explores the intense emotions and desires experienced in a short-lived romantic encounter, where the singer's infatuation and attraction are directed towards someone for a limited period of time.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, what's up, think I love you for the night, ay
Hey, how are you? I'm infatuated with you just for tonight, hey


Bad lil shortie and she cute, think she wanna fuck, ay
This attractive girl seems open to a sexual encounter, hey


Baby come with me, I wanna do you right
Darling, join me, I want to please you


Think I fell in love with you, but only for the night, hey
I believe I've fallen in love with you, although it will only last for tonight, hey


She look so fine and we dancing under moonlight
She appears incredibly attractive while we dance illuminated by the moon


Take my hand and dance with me, girl you shining through the night
Hold my hand and let's dance together, girl, your radiance is captivating throughout the night


And that dress you wearing, baby it's all white
The dress you're wearing, baby, is entirely white


You look good in it, take it off I'll do you right
You look fantastic in it, if you take it off, I'll pleasure you properly


Love my girl, give her the world
I adore my girl, and I want to give her everything


Want your love, yeah, you my world
I desire your love, yes, you are my entire world


Fuck that and fuck yall too
Disregard that and disregard all of you as well


No other girls cus I want you
There are no other girls because I only want you


Like, shawty, I want your love you should really come with me, blue eyes, blonde hair, come on baby, dance with me
Hey, shorty, I deeply desire your love, you really should accompany me, with your blue eyes and blonde hair, come on, baby, dance with me


I Miss your love and I'm thinking about you
I long for your love, and I constantly think about you


All these songs that I write, yeah, I sing them all for you
Every song that I write, yes, I sing them all dedicated to you


Wish you was mine, girl you so fine
I wish you were mine, girl, you're incredibly attractive


Writing songs about you, and I'm sipping on some wine, ay
I write songs about you while enjoying a glass of wine, hey




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Written by: Heavens Angels

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Comments from YouTube:

Brent Barker

I've always liked this version of the song-then I took it down to 0.75 speed & it takes on a whole new "Ballad" sound!

harold reyes

The similar melody of "Early Morning Rain" sung by Gordon Lightfoot, 1967.

gdouglas999

This is nice but I LOVE the Jerry Naylor version.

TheLimePopsicle

@MrLions49 Yes, she was one of the Outlaws in Jessica James and the Outlaws and she was a member of the Angels for a time (such as on this recording), and also provided backing vocals for them before that.

gecko/36a

LOVELY VERSION.

SisterMabel

Can someone please, please, post the Eddy Arnold version of But For Love for me?

Charles F

I was there fan club president in 1961
I took Bernadette Carrol to my Jr prom in 1960
Linden High School
RIP BERNADETTE
LOVE YOU

Ray Burns

tom was bernadette in the outlaws and the angels just curious again, regards ray.

pup_smack

🐀🐑🐭🕷

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