Shelter
The Mood Lyrics


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I need some shelter
It gets cold here at night
I need somebody to hold me tight
A restless obsession
Has got a hold of me
No other woman can set me free

No longer lonely now
Oh no!
That's what it's all about
Oh yeah!
When you're in the mood
Be sure and swing my way
Come on and let me give you
Some shelter tonight

I need some shelter
I can't wait anymore
The warmth of you're body
Baby I can't ignore
If this train is stoppin' we're stoppin'
We're both gettin' off
All of you're loving

No longer lonely now
Oh no!
That's what it's all about
Oh yeah!
When you're in the mood
Be sure and swing my way
Come on and let me give you
Some shelter tonight

No longer lonely now
Oh no!
That's what it's all about
Oh yeah!
When you're in the mood
Be sure and swing my way




Come on and let me give you
Some shelter tonight

Overall Meaning

The Mood's song "Shelter" is a nostalgic, soulful ballad about seeking comfort and connection with a lover. The lyrics depict a sense of longing for intimacy and shelter from the world's troubles. The song's opening line, "I need some shelter," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer is looking for someone to hold him tight and provide solace because he feels that he cannot bear the coldness of loneliness.


The singer mentions that he has an intense restlessness, which only a woman can cure for him. He seems desperate for love and affection, and he is pleading with his partner to fulfill his desire. The song is all about the need for a human connection that can fill the void that the singer feels. He emphasizes the importance of physical contact by talking about the warmth of his partner's body, and how he cannot ignore it.


The chorus repeats, "No longer lonely now, oh no! That's what it's all about, oh yeah!" This emphasizes the song's central theme of seeking comfort and a sense of belonging through another person. The additional line, "when you're in the mood, be sure and swing my way," suggests that the singer is not only asking for affection but is also willing to reciprocate it.


Overall, "Shelter" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that conveys a sense of yearning for human connection and love. It represents the entanglement of heart and soul that human beings experience when they are seeking love from another person.


Line by Line Meaning

I need some shelter
I am seeking a safe haven.


It gets cold here at night
I am vulnerable and exposed to the elements of the world.


I need somebody to hold me tight
I crave human touch and connection.


A restless obsession
I am consumed by an unrelenting fixation.


Has got a hold of me
I feel powerless to resist the urge.


No other woman can set me free
Only the person I desire can alleviate my pain and set me on a new course.


No longer lonely now
My isolation and separation are over.


That's what it's all about
This is the ultimate goal and meaning of life.


When you're in the mood
When you are ready and willing.


Be sure and swing my way
Come to me for what you desire.


Come on and let me give you some shelter tonight
I can provide the safety and comfort you seek, right now.


I can't wait anymore
I am desperate and impatient for what I need.


The warmth of your body
I yearn for physical intimacy.


Baby I can't ignore
You have a hold on me and I cannot resist.


If this train is stopping we're stopping
I am willing to go wherever you go in order to get what I need.


We're both getting off
We are in this together and I will not abandon you.


All of your loving
I want and need your care and attention.




Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: Marco Argiro

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