Lover In The Night
Toto Lyrics


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It's just the soul that matters, and I don't know why
You know she's gonna make you cry, you know she's gonna make you cry
She'll have you walk beneath the ladder you were meant to climb
You know she's gonna make you try, you know she's gonna make you try

[Chorus:]

Ooh, you know we're lovers in the night
Ooh, you know we're lovers in the night

It's just the soul that matters, and keeps her satisfied
You know she's gonna make you cry, you know she's gonna make you cry
She'll have you wishing that you had her come your way to shine
You know she's gonna make you try, ooh, you know she's gonna make you high

It's just the soul that matters, and keeps her satisfied
You know she's gonna make you cry, you know she's gonna make you cry
She'll have you wishing that you had her come your way to shine
You know she's





Ooh, you know we're lovers in the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Toto's song “Lovers in the Night” speak to the power and pull of a toxic relationship. It’s a warning about the seductive nature of a lover who may bring you pain while simultaneously causing you to feel alive. The first verse sets up the theme of the song, “It’s just the soul that matters, and I don’t know why,” suggests that it's not just physical attraction but something deeper that connects two individuals. However, the singer is fully aware of the destructive consequences that come with this kind of connection, “You know she’s gonna make you cry, you know she’s gonna make you try.”


The chorus of the song, “Ooh, you know we’re lovers in the night,” is a repetition of the title and represents the all-encompassing nature of the relationship. It's as if the relationship exists and thrives only under the cover of darkness, away from the light of day, secret and dangerous.


The second verse repeats much of the first, emphasizing that it's still the soul that matters, but adds the line, “You know she’s gonna make you high,” which further draws attention to the fact that this is a highly addictive, dangerous, and illicit relationship.


In conclusion, Toto through this song is warning its listeners about enticing relationships. Such relationships may give an impression of the soul connection but can have disastrous consequences, pushing one to extreme happiness and heartbreak that could turn out to be dangerous.


Line by Line Meaning

It's just the soul that matters, and I don't know why
The true essence of ourselves is what really counts, and it's unclear why.


You know she's gonna make you cry, you know she's gonna make you cry
You're aware that this woman will bring you pain and tears.


She'll have you walk beneath the ladder you were meant to climb
She will make you settle for less than what you're capable of achieving.


You know she's gonna make you try, you know she's gonna make you try
You're aware that this woman will challenge you and push you to your limits.


Ooh, you know we're lovers in the night
We're only lovers when it's dark and hidden from the world.


It's just the soul that matters, and keeps her satisfied
It's only the true essence of ourselves that satisfies her.


She'll have you wishing that you had her come your way to shine
She will make you crave her attention and validation.


You know she's gonna make you try, ooh, you know she's gonna make you high
You're aware that this woman will make you feel excited, alive, and maybe even intoxicated.


She'll have you wishing that you had her come your way to shine
She will make you crave her attention and validation.


You know we're lovers in the night
Our love only exists in the darkness and secrecy of the night.




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Written by: DAVID PAICH

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