Tonight
The Gospel Keynotes Lyrics
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Stay away from my back door too
Disconnect the telephone line
Relax baby and draw that blind
Kick off your shoes and sit right down
Loosen off that pretty French gown
Let me pour you a good long drink
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
Cause I love you girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
C'mon angel my heart's on fire
Don't deny your man's desire
You'd be a fool to stop this tide
Spread your wings and let me come inside
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
Cause I love you girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
Don't say a word my virgin child
Just let your inhibitions run wild
The secret is about to unfold
Upstairs before the night's too old
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
Cause I love you woman
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
The Gospel Keynotes' Tonight's The Night is a soulful love song that harbors an underlying message about intimacy. The opening lines of the song, "Stay away from my window, stay away from my back door too, disconnect the telephone line, relax baby and draw that blind" suggest that the singer is attempting to create a private and intimate atmosphere for his partner. He is urging her to let her guard down, relax and focus solely on the present moment. The singer then goes on to encourage his partner to "kick off her shoes" and "loosen off that pretty French gown" as a symbol of shedding inhibitions and letting go.
The chorus of the song, "Tonight's the night, it's gonna be alright, cause I love you girl, ain't nobody gonna stop us now" implies that the couple's love is the driving force behind their intimacy and that nothing else can come between them. The singer is assuring his partner that they have waited long enough and that the time for them to consummate their love is now. The lyrics in the second verse of the song, "Don't say a word, my virgin child, just let your inhibitions run wild, the secret is about to unfold, upstairs before the night's too old" suggest a sense of urgency and unbridled desire.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay away from my window
I need privacy
Stay away from my back door too
I need more privacy
Disconnect the telephone line
I don't want any interruptions
Relax baby and draw that blind
Create a comfortable and intimate atmosphere
Kick off your shoes and sit right down
Get comfortable
Loosen off that pretty French gown
Get undressed and comfortable
Let me pour you a good long drink
Let me set the mood with a drink
Ooh baby don't you hesitate cause
Don't be shy or nervous
Tonight's the night
This is the night we'll come together
It's gonna be alright
Everything is going to go well
Cause I love you girl
I have deep feelings for you
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
No one is going to interfere with us
C'mon angel my heart's on fire
I'm really excited and eager to be with you
Don't deny your man's desire
Don't hold back your own wants and desires
You'd be a fool to stop this tide
It would be unwise to not let this happen
Spread your wings and let me come inside
Get ready for us to become intimate
Don't say a word my virgin child
Don't be afraid or nervous, just let go
Just let your inhibitions run wild
Don't hold back or be afraid to express yourself
The secret is about to unfold
Our intimate connection is about to be revealed
Upstairs before the night's too old
We should go upstairs before it gets too late
Cause I love you woman
My feelings for you are deep and sincere
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
No one will come between us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROD STEWART
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@janagavin1638
Been searching for this old time favorite of my mom❤
@katiecoleman2336
Thank you Jesus for the gospel keynote they have touched so many lives
I love them praise god
@carlflournoy8014
The late great willie Neal Johnson, and Paul Beasley bring back so many memories
@cameronb.1464
This took me back to the days my uncle Archie would sit in my parents living room.... singing this song.... R.I.P. Uncle Archie! 07/27/2020.... Thanks for the memories...
@danielmcnulty50
tonight the night get your soul right. jesus is the answer.
@justussquires4348
I need the lyrics