Tonight
Tony Martin Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Tonight, we love while the moon
Beams down in dream light; tonight
We touch the stars
Love is ours
Night winds that sigh
Embrace the sky
Tonight, we love in the glow
That glows so softly I know
This wasn't meant to borrow but tomorrow
Will it be gone




Or will it always live on?
Tonight, we love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tony Martin's song "Tonight" describe the beauty and magic of a fleeting moment of love. The singer speaks of how, on this particular night, they are experiencing a love that seems almost surreal, something that exists only in dreams. The light of the moon and stars adds to this magical feeling, and the embrace of the night winds creates a sense of intimacy and tenderness. However, the singer is also aware that this moment cannot last forever. They wonder if this love will be gone once the night is over, or if it will continue to exist after this one fleeting night.


Through these lyrics, Tony Martin is exploring the idea of seizing the moment and living in the present. The song suggests that while love may not last forever, it is still worth experiencing and cherishing for as long as it does endure. The imagery of the moon and stars adds to the sense of beauty and wonder, while the references to borrowing and the uncertainty of the future hint at the fleeting nature of this moment. Ultimately, the song celebrates the idea of living passionately and making the most of every moment, even if it cannot last forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Tonight, we love while the moon
In this moment, we express our affection while the moon illuminates our surroundings


Beams down in dream light; tonight
Its gentle radiance creates a surreal atmosphere for us to enjoy tonight


We touch the stars
Our love transcends earthly boundaries and allows us to reach the stars


Love is ours
The love between us belongs to us, and only us


Night winds that sigh
The wind's gentle breath echoes our emotions with a sigh


Embrace the sky
Our love's intensity is so strong, it envelops the entire sky


Tonight, we love in the glow
We bask in the radiant light of the present moment


That glows so softly I know
The soothing glow of the night assures me of the love we share


This wasn't meant to borrow but tomorrow
Our love isn't fleeting; it wasn't meant to be a temporary loan but last forever


Will it be gone
However, we acknowledge the possibility of losing it in the future


Or will it always live on?
We hope that our love will withstand the test of time and continue to thrive


Tonight, we love
Despite any uncertainty, in this moment, we choose to love with all that we have




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bobby Worth, Ray Austin, Freddy Martin

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@RR-ql5bt

Tonight we love while the moon
Beams down in dream light tonight.
오늘 밤 달빛이 꿈 속에 밝게
내리 비치는 동안 우리 사랑을 나누어요.

We touch the stars, love is ours.
Night winds that sigh, embrace the sky.
우리가 별에 닿으니 사랑은 우리의 것이 되었죠.
산들거리는 저녁 바람이 하늘을 애워싸고 있네요.

Tonight we love in the glow
That gleams so softly.
I know
부드럽고 어슴프레 빛나는 타오는 불빛 속에서
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.
난 알고 있어요..

This wasn't meant to borrow
But tomorrow will it be gone
Or will it live on?
Tonight we love.
그 사랑이 진실해야만 한다는걸 말에요.
하지만, 내일이면,사라지게 될지
계속 될런지는 모르지만,
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.

Tonight we love in the glow
That gleams so softly.
I know
부드럽고 어슴프레 빛나는 타오는 불빛 속에서
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.
난 알고 있어요..

This wasn't meant to borrow
But tomorrow will it be gone
Or will it live on?
Tonight we love.
그 사랑이 진실해야만 한다는걸 말에요.
하지만, 내일이면 사라지게 될지
계속 될런지는 모르지만,
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.



@kaushikmmahadevan2225

Tonight we love while the moon
Beams down in dream light tonight
We touch the stars
Love is ours
Night winds that sigh
Embrace the sky
Tonight we love in the glow
That glows so softly I know
This wasn't meant to borrow but tomorrow
Will it be gone
Or will it always live on
Tonight we love



@tnicholas2161

Tonight we love while the moon
Beams down in dream light tonight
We touch the stars
Love is ours
Night winds that sigh
Embrace the sky
Tonight we love in the glow
That glows so softly I know
This wasn't meant to borrow but tomorrow
Will it be gone
Or will it always live on
Tonight we love



All comments from YouTube:

@raffaelloprando3625

Tchaikovsky concert 1 for piano and orchestra

@alessandroturchetto8478

No vabbè

@alessandroturchetto8478

C'è pure scritto haha

@raffaelloprando3625

​@@alessandroturchetto8478 e chi l'ha visto?

@dvidjiramt169

I agree

@RR-ql5bt

Tonight we love while the moon
Beams down in dream light tonight.
오늘 밤 달빛이 꿈 속에 밝게
내리 비치는 동안 우리 사랑을 나누어요.

We touch the stars, love is ours.
Night winds that sigh, embrace the sky.
우리가 별에 닿으니 사랑은 우리의 것이 되었죠.
산들거리는 저녁 바람이 하늘을 애워싸고 있네요.

Tonight we love in the glow
That gleams so softly.
I know
부드럽고 어슴프레 빛나는 타오는 불빛 속에서
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.
난 알고 있어요..

This wasn't meant to borrow
But tomorrow will it be gone
Or will it live on?
Tonight we love.
그 사랑이 진실해야만 한다는걸 말에요.
하지만, 내일이면,사라지게 될지
계속 될런지는 모르지만,
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.

Tonight we love in the glow
That gleams so softly.
I know
부드럽고 어슴프레 빛나는 타오는 불빛 속에서
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.
난 알고 있어요..

This wasn't meant to borrow
But tomorrow will it be gone
Or will it live on?
Tonight we love.
그 사랑이 진실해야만 한다는걸 말에요.
하지만, 내일이면 사라지게 될지
계속 될런지는 모르지만,
오늘밤 우리 사랑을 나누어요.

@artieoliverio4124

He's a talent from an era that will never be repeated

@lesliekinn9276

Artie Oliverio, I thought there was little hope but there are some newer singers that perform the beautiful ballads. The first that springs to mind is the three young men of Il Volo, an Italian group that sings “popes”. Amazing voices that will bring tears. They love the older music.

@Katu195

I've never head a song sung so softly and tenderly as Tony Martin sings this song. Like he's holding crystal and he dare not let it go. There's not too many left from his era, although 93 year old Doris Day springs to mind.

@195Katu

Yes, good for Vera Lynn. And Doris Day is now 95, April 3.

More Comments

More Versions