Tonight You're Gonna Fall in Love With Me
The Shirelles Lyrics
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They say that you just have to run around
But they don't realize you're in for a big surprise
Tonight you're gonna fall in love with me
I'm gonna treat you like you're a king (you're a king)
To win your lovin' I'll do anything (anything)
I'm gonna treat you fine, I'm gonna make you mine Tonight you're gonna fall in love with me
All the girls are after you, it really shows (that you know)
But tonight I'll hold you tight & you will be (he will be)
In love with me (in love with me)
Before you know it, you will be my guy (be my guy)
My friends will turn their heads when we walk by (we walk by)
One kiss will be the start, one kiss will win your heart
[Repeat and fade]
Tonight you're gonna fall in love with me
The Shirelles's song "Tonight You're Gonna Fall in Love With Me" brings with it a sense of confidence and determination. The lyrics are addressed to a man who has a reputation for being someone who can't settle down with one woman. The singer promises to change his ways and make him fall in love with her.
The lyrics have a simple and straightforward message: the girl is going to treat the man like a king and do everything to win his affections. She is confident that once he gets to know her, he won't be able to resist her love. Despite the fact that other girls are after him, she is determined to make him hers.
The chorus is particularly catchy and repeats the line "Tonight you're gonna fall in love with me" several times. This repetition adds to the excitement and anticipation of the moment. By the end of the song, the girl is confident that one kiss will be all it takes to make the man fall in love with her.
Overall, the lyrics to "Tonight You're Gonna Fall in Love With Me" are romantic, confident, and optimistic. They express a sense of determination and the belief that love can conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that you will never settle down
Some people believe that you are not capable of being committed to one person.
They say that you just have to run around
Others think that you cannot resist being with multiple partners and will always be a player.
But they don't realize you're in for a big surprise
Little do they know that you are about to experience something unexpected.
Tonight you're gonna fall in love with me
You will soon find yourself developing feelings of love for me this evening.
I'm gonna treat you like you're a king (you're a king)
I will give you the utmost respect and adoration, treating you as royalty.
To win your lovin' I'll do anything (anything)
I am willing to go to great lengths and take any action necessary to earn your affection.
I'm gonna treat you fine, I'm gonna make you mine
I will treat you with great care and attention, aiming to make you mine.
All the girls are after you, it really shows (that you know)
It is apparent to everyone that many girls desire your attention and affection.
But tonight I'll hold you tight & you will be (he will be)
This evening, I will embrace you tightly and you will feel wanted and loved.
In love with me (in love with me)
As a result of our interactions tonight, you will find yourself falling deeply in love with me.
Before you know it, you will be my guy (be my guy)
Soon enough, you will become my boyfriend without even realizing it.
My friends will turn their heads when we walk by (we walk by)
As we walk together, my friends will notice how happy we are and be envious of our relationship.
One kiss will be the start, one kiss will win your heart
Our first kiss will initiate our romantic relationship and will be enough to capture your heart.
Tonight you're gonna fall in love with me
Tonight, you will find yourself falling deeply in love with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTIE KORNFELD, TONI WINE
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