Their debut album - All Eternity - was released in Finland by the end of that year and the band then signed contracts with Nuclear Blast (for Europe) and Pony Canyon (for Japan). In 2000, the band toured Europe together with Dark Tranquillity, Sentenced and In Flames. Epilogue was released in 2001 and was followed by a tour with Lacrimosa.
The album Jaded was released in 2003 and in August of that year, vocalist Jarno Perätalo left the band. He assembled a new band named Tiaga, integrated by former members of To/Die/For. However, in 2004, Jarno Perätalo and the band Tiaga took the name To/Die/For for themselves, releasing the album IV in 2005.
in the heat of the night
To/Die/For Lyrics
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Talk to me, but not that stuff
You ain't enough
Using my love
And you call, for me
Again, I'll see
In the heat of the night
I lose control in the heat of the night
It's much too late to leave the trade
But I can't stand it anymore
You'll lose your heart and your soul
I lose control in the heat of the night
Talk to me, want my love
Talk to me, but not that stuff
Who's on my side
Losing my pride
And you call, for me
Again, I'll see
To/Die/For's "In the Heat of the Night" is a song about a person who is being used for their love and is fed up with being taken advantage of. The song opens with the person asking their partner to talk to them, but not to try to use their love for personal gain. They feel like they aren't enough for their partner, who only calls them when they need something. The chorus is a warning to their partner that they will lose their heart and soul in the heat of the night, meaning that they will become consumed by their own selfish desires. The singer admits that they themselves lose control in the heat of the night and can no longer stand being used.
The lyrics can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it could have a sexual connotation, with the singer warning their partner not to expect sex just because they're spending time together. On the other hand, it could be about a relationship that is only based on one person's needs and desires, with the other person feeling neglected and unimportant. Either way, the song is about setting boundaries and demanding respect in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
talk to me, want my love
Engage in conversation with me, express your desire for my love
talk to me, but not that stuff
Talk to me about something other than superficial things, like material possessions or status
you ain't enough
You are not sufficient for me, you cannot fulfill my needs or desires
using my love
You are taking advantage of my love for your own benefit
and you call, for me
You are reaching out to me, trying to get my attention or affection
again, I'll see
I will consider your advances, but I am not easily convinced
in the heat of the night
When the passion is high, in the midst of intense emotions and desires
you'll lose your heart and sell your soul
You will become fully immersed in the moment, giving up everything for the sake of what you desire
I lose control in the heat of the night
I become overwhelmed by my emotions and lose the ability to rationally make decisions
it's much too late to leave the trade
I am already too invested in this relationship or lifestyle to back out now
but I can't stand it anymore
Despite my attachment, I am starting to feel suffocated or suffused with negative emotions
who's on my side
I am questioning who is truly there for me, who will support and back me up
losing my pride
I am becoming more and more vulnerable, shedding the masks and personas I typically wear
you'll lose your heart and your soul
You will become so consumed by your desires that you will lose everything else
I lose control in the heat of the night
The intensity is too much for me to handle and I act impulsively or without fully thinking things through
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Quincy Jones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Almost 2023 still listening. Rip Alexi.
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Oh my God, I've been looking for this song for nearly 20 years!! I finally found it!!!!
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Love it from my 20s till now :D
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