For Tonight You're Only Here to Know
The Distillers Lyrics


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I really want you to sigh
Never in tune just sigh
I really want you to sigh
Never in tune just sigh

Just tonight I would, I would lay here for you
Just tonight I would, I would sink here for you
Just tonight I would, I would slum here for you
Just tonight I would, I would die

I really want you to sigh
Never in tune just sigh
I really want you to sigh
Never in tune just sigh

Where I am in the, in the hallway small
There's a red light and a black sore
Away, I say, away, I say
Away, I say, away

Whoa... Ooh... Ooh...
(You'll follow me till the end, till the end
You'll swallow me till there's nothing left
You'll follow me till the end, till the end
You'll swallow me till there's nothing left)

I really want you to sigh
Never in tune just sigh




I really want you to sigh
Never in tune just sigh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Distillers' song "For Tonight You're Only Here to Know" are deeply emotional and evoke a feeling of longing and desperation. The lines "I really want you to sigh, never in tune just sigh" express the desire for the person the singer is addressing to show some sort of emotion, even if it's not in line with what's expected. There's a sense of dissatisfaction with convention and a yearning for something deeper and more meaningful.


The next section of the song repeats the phrase "Just tonight I would" several times, each time with a different statement after it. The repetition emphasizes the urgency of the singer's desire to do all these things for the person they're addressing, even if it means indulging in things they wouldn't normally do. The line "Just tonight I would die" is particularly striking, as it suggests a willingness to sacrifice everything for this person, even if it's just for one night.


Line by Line Meaning

I really want you to sigh
I desire the sound of your deep breath, an exhale of your soul


Never in tune just sigh
Just let it be an outburst of your emotion, not following any melody


Just tonight I would, I would lay here for you
I'm willing to stay by your side all night


Just tonight I would, I would sink here for you
I'm ready to fall deeper into our love, immersing myself in your presence


Just tonight I would, I would slum here for you
I'm willing to bear discomfort, and endure the pain with you


Just tonight I would, I would die
I'm at your mercy, and I would give anything to make you happy, even if it means I must give my life


Where I am in the, in the hallway small
I feel trapped in a narrow space with no room to move


There's a red light and a black sore
The environment around me is a dangerous mix of passion and pain


Away, I say, away, I say
I know I should leave this dangerous situation, but something keeps pulling me back


Whoa... Ooh... Ooh...
This is a moment of intense emotion, beyond words


(You'll follow me till the end, till the end
I fear that you are so caught up in our relationship that you'll never let me go


You'll swallow me till there's nothing left
You will take everything from me, leaving me with nothing


You'll follow me till the end, till the end
I feel like I am in a never-ending cycle with you, unable to escape


You'll swallow me till there's nothing left)
You will consume me completely, until there is nothing left of who I used to be




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@stickyfingaz1502

I really want you to sigh,
never in tune just sigh,
I really want you to sigh,
never in tune just sigh.
just tonight I would, I would lay here for you
just tonight I would, I would sink here for you
just tonight I would, I would slum here for you
just tonight I would die.
I really want you to sigh,
never in tune just sigh,
I really want you to sigh,
never in tune just sigh.
where am I, in the hallway small,
theres a red light, and a black sore.
away I say, away I say, away I say, away.
you'll follow me till the end, till the end,
you'll follow me till the end, till the end,
you'll swallow me till there's nothing left.
I really want you to sigh,
never in tune just sigh,
I really want you to sigh,
never in tune just sigh these are not the word to the song



All comments from YouTube:

@outspokengirl

I've always been jealous of that VOICE. It's like rubbing sugar between your fingers, coarse but so sweet.

@stickyfingaz1502

that probley why fefa u new Mexican murder her..

@Tbugbee02

outspokengirl I love you for the perfect description of her voice

@paulhendrick5857

outspokengirl yes ! That’s a perfect description.

@blackheartgaming6121

cool

@ianjohnson6317

That is the perfect analogy!

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@TriceCeilborn

Seeing all these pictures reminds me of why I worshiped her when I was in high school. God I miss those days.

@andyroosuchandsuch6946

A lot of people dislike Coral Fang.  Maybe because it's more polished than their other albums.  I think it's more raw/defeated than the previous albums.  There's more melancholy.  It's like a hangover - when you're seeing sense.  All the shame/embarrassment and vulnerability comes on.

@pokeherdummy

All I know is, I love Brody always.......

@jesselejarzar5114

I love this statement, the album really does feel like that .

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