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Heaven Tonight
Waysted Lyrics
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its a crime of liberty
where and when or with any luck?
shine a light for me
then send me down an angel
to help me find a way
through the long cold lonely nights
where many dreams were made
They lead you to temptation
make it hard not to follow
there are footsteps down our road
theres joy and sorrow
falling in and out of love
never asking why
taking it as it comes your way
never once looking back
if i could hold this moment in my hands
tonight I know I could not let it go
thats why i keep on searching 'till i find
just might destroy myself
but never mind
ill be in heaven tonight
be in heaven tonight
be in heaven tonight
But they have sense to stay stand
burned you to the core
tried and tried cant run away
frozen to the floor
well i take you up
spin you round
make you feel like leavin
there aint nodetour on that road
though ill meet you at the end
The lyrics to Waysted's "Heaven Tonight" seem to revolve around the idea of being at a crossroads in life, uncertain of which path to take. The singer feels trapped in a place where freedom is limited, and he yearns for guidance from an angel to help him find his way. He expresses the fear of falling into temptation and succumbing to joy and sorrow, but also acknowledges the inevitability of experiencing love and heartbreak. He is driven by a desire to hold onto moments of happiness and is willing to search endlessly to find them. Despite the risk of destroying himself, he believes that he will reach a place of bliss - heaven - tonight.
The lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and longing for something beyond what the singer has experienced so far. The idea of being at a crossroads is a common one in literature and music, representing a pivotal moment of decision-making that could bring about a significant change. The singer is unsure of what lies ahead and calls out for guidance, hoping to be led towards a brighter future. The references to joy and sorrow, love and heartbreak, and the notion of holding onto happy moments are all indicative of a life that has had its share of ups and downs.
Overall, "Heaven Tonight" paints a picture of a person grappling with the challenges of life and searching for hope and meaning amidst them.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing at the crossroads
Wondering which direction to take in life
its a crime of liberty
It's difficult to make a decision when you have options
where and when or with any luck?
Unclear about the future
shine a light for me
Looking for guidance
then send me down an angel
Asking for divine help
to help me find a way
Guidance needed for finding direction in life
through the long cold lonely nights
Enduring hardship while searching for guidance
where many dreams were made
Reflecting on past experiences
They lead you to temptation
Certain experiences can be tempting
make it hard not to follow
It's difficult to resist temptation
there are footsteps down our road
Others have taken similar paths in life
theres joy and sorrow
Life has both good and bad experiences
falling in and out of love
The ups and downs of relationships
never asking why
Not questioning why things happen
taking it as it comes your way
Dealing with life as it happens
never once looking back
Not regretting past decisions
if i could hold this moment in my hands
Wanting to cherish a particular moment
tonight I know I could not let it go
Not wanting to let go of a special moment
thats why i keep on searching 'till i find
Continuing the search for happiness
just might destroy myself
Acknowledging the risks of pursuing happiness
but never mind
Not concerned with the risks
ill be in heaven tonight
Finding happiness in a particular moment
be in heaven tonight
Reiterating the joy in a particular moment
be in heaven tonight
Repeating the idea of finding happiness
But they have sense to stay stand
Others have the good sense to stay safe
burned you to the core
Emotional hurt
tried and tried cant run away
Unable to escape emotional pain
frozen to the floor
Feeling stuck in a difficult situation
well i take you up
A partner wants to help
spin you round
Helping to feel better
make you feel like leavin
Encouraging the partner to move on
there aint no detour on that road
Life's path is inevitable
though ill meet you at the end
Being supportive until the end
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Exotic3000
Pete, we lost you on August 14, 2020. RIP. Thanks for all the great music! ......and you're in heaven tonight!
@ecf766
😢
@markschu4812
Opened for Iron Maiden at JLA in Detroit. March 18, 1987. When life was still good.
@thesoberrocker8725
This album should have been Huge!! Heaven Tonight, Hero’s Die Young, How the West Was Won !! 3 killer singles!!!!
@lonewolfnightsterryder5955
Don't know why this album entered my head today.
But always loved it.
Going to buy it on LP now.
@colinrgage
Great album
@jameskulha4102
How was it not?
@yorkshirelad3165
Totally agree r.ip pete way great guy met him a few times in waysted.
@RockbertoRocks
Pete Way + Tonka Chapman = EPIC MELODIC SONGS
@jamiericci-martinez6691
Exactly RobertoRocks!