Stay the Night
The Police vs. Zedd & Hayley Williams Lyrics
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So hold your tongue and hear me out
I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night
Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
I am fire gasoline,
Come pour yourself all over me
We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
I know that we were made to break
So what? I don't mind
Are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night (Night)
Are you gonna stay the night
Are you gonna stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
(Are you gonna stay the night)
(Are you gonna stay the night)
(Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night)
The lyrics to "Stay The Night" by The Police vs. Zedd & Hayley Williams express a desire for a temporary, but intense connection. The opening lines, "I know that we are upside down, so hold your tongue and hear me out," invite the listener to suspend their disbelief and enter into a topsy-turvy world where anything can happen. The song's narrator acknowledges that the relationship they are embarking on is likely to be short-lived, but they are not deterred by this fact. They proclaim, "I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind."
The repeated question, "Are you gonna stay the night?" highlights the fleeting nature of the connection between the two people. The singer is asking their partner to join them in a moment of passion and forget about the future. The lines "Doesn't mean we're bound for life, oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night" emphasize that the singer is not looking for a long-term commitment, but rather for a temporary escape from the routine of everyday life.
The chorus is followed by the powerful declaration "I am fire gasoline, come pour yourself all over me." This line paints a vivid picture of two people consumed by desire, who are willing to let go of their inhibitions and indulge in their passions. The final lines, "We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time," suggest that the singer is aware that this moment is a fleeting one, and they want to make the most of it before it burns out.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that we are upside down
I understand that our relationship is confusing and conflicting
So hold your tongue and hear me out
Please listen to what I have to say without interrupting
I know that we were made to break so what? I don't mind
I am aware that our relationship may not last, but I am willing to enjoy it while it lasts
You kill the lights, I'll draw the blinds
Let's create an intimate atmosphere together
Don't dull the sparkle in your eyes
Please maintain your sense of wonder and excitement
Are you gonna stay the night
Do you plan on spending the night with me
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
Just because we spend the night together doesn't mean we are committing to a long-term relationship
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Can you tell me if you plan to stay the night
I am fire gasoline, Come pour yourself all over me
I am passionate and intense, let's embrace it together
We'll let this place go down in flames only one more time
Let's make the most of our time together, even if it means we crash and burn in the end
Are you gonna stay the night (Night)
Do you plan on staying with me until morning
Are you gonna stay the night (Night)
Can you confirm if you want to stay the night
Doesn't mean we're bound for life
Just because we spend the night together doesn't guarantee a long-term commitment
So oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night
Can you tell me if you plan to stay and spend the night
(Are you gonna stay the night)
Repeating the same question - asking if the person plans on staying the night
(Are you gonna stay the night)
Asking again if the person plans on spending the night
(Oh oh oh oh, are you gonna stay the night)
Asking one final time if the person intends on staying and spending the night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN ELI HANNA, HAYLEY WILLIAMS, CARAH FAYE, ANTON ZASLAVSKI
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