The title track, the album's first single, was an elegy for Neil Young's 1948 Buick Roadmaster hearse, his first car. The album stemmed from a desire by both Young and Stills to pick up where they left off with their Buffalo Springfield-era guitar explorations. CSNY cohorts David Crosby and Graham Nash got wind of the project, and "Long May You Run" briefly became a CSNY album. But before long, Young and Stills decided to wipe Crosby and Nash's vocal harmonies from the album tracks in their absence (ironically, Crosby and Nash were busy putting finishing touches on their own duet record.) Crosby and Nash were livid when they found out, and it would be eight years before the quartet even considered working together again (Crosby, Stills and Nash would regroup in 1977 for an album and tour.)
Make Love to You
The Stills-Young Band Lyrics
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'Til I saw you look at me, where there's smoke, there's fire
All of my troubles disappear when I watch you move
Girl, your body said everything and I know you knew
I want to make love to you, yeah (love you, love you)
Make you feel alright (love you, love to you)
I want to make love to you, oh, yes I do (love you, love you)
In a smoke filled bar
In a southern town, I met somebody special
I wish I could stick around
But I don't mind so much
Do you, baby?
'Cause the time we had was such a rush
And you're such a lady
I want to make love to you, oh, yes, I do (love you, love you)
Make you feel all right (love you, love to you)
I want to make love to you, oh yeah (love you, love you)
Yes, it'll take all night (love you, love you)
Girl, when you looked my way
I knew this night was ours
It doesn't matter, I'll be gone with the dawn
So will you
We choose, who we choose, when we choose
Nobody can take away the time we had
Each moment extra long, it's quite a memory to have
Don't you forget with the dawn, I'll be gone
And how we got together, anyway, well, that's another song
I want to make love to you, oh, yes, I do (love you, love you)
Make you feel all right (love you, love to you)
I want to make love to you, oh yeah (love you, love you)
It'll last all night (love you, love you)
I want to make love to you (love you, love you)
Yes, make you feel alright (love you, love to you)
I want to make love to you, yeah (love you, love you)
Girl, it'll last all night (love you, love you)
Love you, love you, love you, love to you
Love you, love you
The lyrics to the Stills-Young Band's song "Make Love to You" convey the excitement and passion of a brief but intense encounter. The singer is feeling lonely and down until they catch the eye of someone special in a bar. As they watch this person move, all their troubles seem to disappear. They feel an immediate connection and know that they want to make love to this person.
The lyrics are straightforward and honest, evoking a sense of urgency and desire. The singer acknowledges that their time together will be brief, but they still want to make the most of it. They know that they will have a memorable experience, even if it is fleeting. The repeated refrain of "Love you, love you" underscores the intensity of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "Make Love to You" is a heartfelt and passionate song about seizing the moment and reveling in the joy of a brief encounter with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I was lonesome as I could be in a bad kind of time
I felt incredibly alone during a tough period in my life
'Til I saw you look at me, where there's smoke, there's fire
But when you caught my eye, I felt a spark of hope
All of my troubles disappear when I watch you move
Watching you dance makes all my worries vanish
Girl, your body said everything and I know you knew
Your body language told me everything I needed to know and you were aware of it
I want to make love to you, yeah (love you, love you)
I want to make love to you and express my love for you
Make you feel alright (love you, love to you)
I want to make sure you're happy and satisfied
I want to make love to you, oh, yes I do (love you, love you)
I'm serious about wanting to be intimate with you
Yes, it'll take all night (love you, love you)
I want to take my time and make the experience last
In a smoke filled bar
We met each other in a dimly-lit bar
In a southern town, I met somebody special
I met someone amazing in a small southern town
I wish I could stick around
Although I want to stay, I can't
But I don't mind so much
I'm not too bothered by it
Do you, baby?
Does this affect you at all?
'Cause the time we had was such a rush
Because the time we spent together was incredible
And you're such a lady
You have such poise and grace
Girl, when you looked my way
When you gazed in my direction
I knew this night was ours
I knew this was the perfect night for us
It doesn't matter, I'll be gone with the dawn
But it doesn't matter since I'll leave at daybreak
So will you
Will you also move on?
We choose, who we choose, when we choose
We decide who we want and when we want them
Nobody can take away the time we had
No one can take away the memories we created
Each moment extra long, it's quite a memory to have
Every moment was precious and unforgettable
Don't you forget with the dawn, I'll be gone
Just remember that I'll leave when the sun rises
And how we got together, anyway, well, that's another song
The story of how we ended up together is a tale for another time
It'll last all night (love you, love you)
Our lovemaking will go on until morning
Love you, love you
I love you, I love you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Stephen Stills
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