Urgent
The Foreigner Lyrics


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You're not shy, you get around
You wanna fly, don't want your feet on the ground
You stay up, you won't come down
You wanna live, you wanna move to the sound
Got fire in your veins, burning hot but you don't feel the pain
Your desire is insane
You can't stop until you do it again
But sometimes I wonder as I look in your eyes
Maybe you're thinking of some other guy
But I know, yes, I know how to treat you right
That's why you call me in the middle of the night
You say

It's urgent, so urgent, so urgent (urgent, urgent)
Just wait and see
How urgent my love can be
It's urgent (urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent)

You play tricks on my mind
You're everywhere but you're so hard to find
You're not warm or sentimental
You're so extreme, you can be so temperamental

But I'm not looking for a love that'll last
I know what I need and I need it fast
Yeah, there's one thing in common that we both share
That's a need for each other anytime, anywhere

It gets so urgent, so urgent, you know it's urgent
I want to tell you it's the same for me (ooh ooh)
So urgent (urgent, urgent)
Just you wait and see how urgent our love can be
It's urgent (urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent)

You say it's urgent
Make it fast, make it urgent
Do it quick, do it urgent
Gotta run, make it urgent (urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent, urgent)
Want it quick, make it urgent, urgent
Emergency, urgent, urgent
Emergency, urgent (urgent), urgent (urgent)
Emergency, urgent (urgent), urgent (urgent)
Emergency
So urgent, emergency





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Foreigner's song Urgent describe the rush of passion between two people who can't get enough of each other. The first stanza talks about the intensity of the person's desires and how they want to move to the sound. The second stanza speaks of the confusion and uncertainty that comes with such passionate love. The singer is unsure if the other person is entirely devoted to him/her. However, he knows that he can treat the other person right and hence the call in the middle of the night.


In the chorus, the singer admits that his love is urgent, saying "it's urgent, so urgent, just wait and see how urgent my love can be." This urgency is evident throughout the song as the singer expresses a need for the other person that is beyond their control. The singer isn't after love that will last forever, but something they can satisfy their need for each other anytime, anywhere. In the end, the chorus repeats more assertively, "So urgent, emergency."


Line by Line Meaning

You're not shy, you get around
You are outgoing and sociable, and you enjoy exploring different environments and situations.


You want to fly, don't want your feet on the ground
You aspire for freedom and expansion, and you prefer to avoid any kind of limitations or constraints in your life.


You stay up, you won't come down
You thrive on excitement and stimulating experiences, and you resist the idea of slowing down or getting bored.


You want to live, you want to move to the sound
You have a strong desire to be alive and active, and you seek inspiration and motivation from music and rhythm.


Got fire in your veins, burning hot, but you don't feel the pain
You are passionate and intense, and you can endure challenging or difficult situations without losing your energy or enthusiasm.


Your desire is insane, you can't stop until you do it again
Your longing and craving are overwhelming, and you cannot resist the urge to satisfy your needs and wants.


But sometimes I wonder, as I look in your eyes
I feel curious and unsure, as I observe your expressions and emotions.


Maybe you're thinking of some other guy
Perhaps you are considering other options or people for your attention and affection.


But I know, yes I know how to treat you right
However, I am confident and sure that I understand your needs and preferences, and I can provide you with the care and attention you deserve.


That's why you call me in the middle of the night, you say
That is why you contact me during unconventional hours, signaling your need for my presence and assistance.


It's urgent, so urgent, so urgent, just wait and see
The situation is pressing and crucial, and it demands immediate attention and action, which will be evident soon enough.


How urgent my love can be, it's urgent
The intensity and significance of my love and devotion are undeniable and urgent.


You play tricks on my mind, you're everywhere, but you're so hard to find
You confuse and perplex me, as you seem to occupy my thoughts and surroundings, yet you remain elusive and difficult to locate or understand.


You're not warm, you're sentimental
You are not affectionate or emotional in a conventional way, but you have a deep and meaningful connection to certain people or memories.


You're so extreme, you can be so temperamental
You exhibit intense and contrasting moods and behaviors, and you can be unpredictable and volatile.


But I'm not looking for a love that'll last
However, I am not pursuing a long-term, committed relationship at this point in my life.


I know what I need and I need it fast
I have a clear idea of my desires and requirements, and I want to fulfill them as soon as possible.


Yeah there's one thing in common that we both share
There is a mutual aspect or quality that we both possess or experience.


That's our need for each other anytime, anywhere
That is our fundamental and essential desire and dependency for each other's company and support, regardless of the circumstances or surroundings.


It gets urgent, so urgent, you know it's urgent
The situation becomes more crucial and pressing, and it requires more urgency and attention.


I want to tell you it's the same for me
I want to express that I share the same sense of urgency and importance in our relationship.


So urgent, just wait and see, how urgent my love can be, it's urgent
The urgency and devotion of my love will soon become apparent and compelling, just have patience and trust.


You say it's urgent, make it fast, make it urgent
You insist and demand that the matter or action is urgent and requires immediate and rapid resolution.


Do it quick, do it urgent, gotta run, make it urgent
The situation or task needs to be executed and completed quickly and efficiently, with a sense of urgency and haste.


Wait it quick, want it urgent, urgent, emergency, urgent, urgent, emergency
The need or expectation for the situation or action to be quick and urgent is immediate and significant, akin to an emergency or crisis.


Urgent, urgent, emergency, urgent, urgent, emergency
The repetition of the words emphasizes and stresses the importance and urgency of the matter or request.


So urgent, emergency
The urgency and importance of the situation are inescapable and critical, requiring immediate and decisive action.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael L. Jones

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@Sixdfive

A time when music and talent were real. Lou's voice was absolutely incredible! How many times have you seen a drummer out in front of the band? You have to hold on to this music people, pass it on to your kids because we'll never see the likes of this again. Long live Foreigner.

@carolynyeager5909

I love the drummer he's awesome

@monicasehuprt3298

Ain’t that the truth!

@alukuhito

Whatever, Grandpa. Apparently you've forgotten all the crap that existed back then.

@Sixdfive

@@alukuhito hahahaha nice comment jag off....

@someoneout-there2165

I didn't even notice that until you posted this.. awesome the drummer is up front too, they get over looked a lot. Shows how close they are.

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@Pharohjonez23

“You’re everywhere, but you’re so hard to find” 😎

@LouKodge

One of the best sax breaks of the 80s. Love it.

@marcusjahnke9287

THE best

@Heyletsreadtogether

💯 ❤

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