Still of the Night
Whitesnake (Backing Track) Lyrics
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I hear the wolf howl, honey
Sniffing around your door
In the still of the night
I feel my heart beating heavy
Telling me I gotta have more
In the shadow of night
Telling me what's in store
My heart start aching
My body start a shaking
And I can't take no more, no, no
Now I just want to get close to you
An' taste your love so sweet
And I just want to make love to you
Feel your body heat
In the still of the night
In the still of the night
Over here baby
In the heat of the day
I hang my head down low
And hide my face from the sun
Through the light of the day
Until the evening time
I'm waiting for the night to come
Ooh, baby
In the still of the night
In the cool moonlight
I feel my heart is aching
In the still of the night
Ooh, baby, Ooh, baby
Can't keep away
Need you closer
Can't keep away, can't keep away, can't keep away
Oh, can't keep away, no
You gotta give me love
You gotta give me some lovin' everyday
Can't keep away, no
Ooh, baby, ooh Lord, ahh
Get over here, baby
In the still of the night
I hear the wolf howl, honey
Sniffing around your door
In the still of the night
I feel my heart beating heavy
Telling me I gotta have more
Ooh, mama
Now I just wanna get close to you
An' taste your love so sweet
And I just wanna make love to you
Feel your body heat
In the still of the night, ooh yeah
In the still of the night, I will be sneakin' 'round your door
In the still of the night
In the still of the night
Still of the night, still of the night, still of the night
Still of the night, still of the night, still of the night
Still of the night, still of the night, still of the night
Still of the night, still of the night, still of the night
Still of the night, still of the night, still of the night
The song "Still of the Night" by Whitesnake (Backing Track) is a sensual rock ballad that expresses the feeling of attraction and yearning for someone. The lyrics describe the sensations someone feels when they are alone at night, and they imagine being with their lover. The opening lines mention the howl of a wolf, which symbolizes a wild and untamed energy that is present when two people are together in the darkness. The singer's heart is beating heavily, indicating their strong desire for physical intimacy.
The second verse contrasts the stillness of the night with the heat of the day, where the singer feels unable to reveal their feelings. They are waiting for the night to come, longing for the privacy and closeness of their lover. The chorus expresses the singer's longing for physical intimacy and emotional connection, with lines like "I just wanna make love to you, feel your body heat" and "you gotta give me some lovin' every day." The repeated refrain of "still of the night" emphasizes the quiet intensity of the emotions being expressed.
Overall, "Still of the Night" is a powerful rock ballad that captures the feeling of desire and longing for intimacy with someone. Through vivid lyrics and a driving beat, it expresses the raw emotions that come with passionate attraction.
Line by Line Meaning
In the still of the night
During the quiet and dark hours of the night
I hear the wolf howl, honey
I hear the sound of a wolf crying in the distance
Sniffing around your door
The wolf is searching for something near your entrance
I feel my heart beating heavy
My heart is pumping hard and fast
Telling me I gotta have more
It's urging me to want or need something more
In the shadow of night
Under the cover of darkness
I see the full moon rise
I notice the moon becoming visible in the sky
Telling me what's in store
It's indicating or predicting what will happen
My heart start aching
My heart begins to hurt or feel a strong emotion
My body start a shaking
My body is beginning to tremble or quiver
And I can't take no more, no, no
I cannot bear or endure any more of this situation
Now I just want to get close to you
I desire to be near you
An' taste your love so sweet
I want to experience the pleasant feeling of your love
And I just want to make love to you
I want to have physical intimacy with you
Feel your body heat
I want to perceive the warmth of your body
In the heat of the day
During the scorching and bright hours of the day
I hang my head down low
I lower my head or adopt a sad posture
And hide my face from the sun
I try to avoid exposing my face to the sun's rays
Through the light of the day
During the daytime hours
Until the evening time
Until the time when the sun begins to set
I'm waiting for the night to come
I'm anticipating for the time when the night will arrive
Can't keep away
I cannot stay away or avoid this feeling
You gotta give me love
You have to provide or offer me love
You gotta give me some lovin' everyday
You need to give me love consistently every day
In the cool moonlight
During the refreshing and serene moonlit night
I feel my heart is aching
I sense that my heart is longing or yearning for something
Ooh, mama
Oh, my mother; an expression of surprise or excitement
I will be sneakin' 'round your door
I will be moving quietly or cautiously around your entrance
Still of the night
The silence and inactivity of the night
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE, JOHN SYKES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kevinkemble3718
Waited to make a post awhile back … was in the industry 40 years ago. I escaped only because the cigarettes, smoke and booze was outrageous. I had hospitalizations due to extreme bronchitis and some other physical (surgery) reasons I couldn’t emotionally recover from running hard. Excitement was my addiction. Day in day out. Night in night out.
It’s really painful just reminded of some of the sweetest young women who were supportive and were USED, who blasted off the planet early or still paying the price for the coarseness of rock n roll.
I’ll leave it at that. At 20 first bands.. on the road circuit 23yrs at the time 1977 I thought the goal was to be accountable, earn respect, be mentored by elite professionals, produce great records, entertain the world. Wrong.
I was totally off in my own world of self discipline, pushing the limits in technology (available) tho’ not perfect.
I’d never do it again. No regrets, other than I warned as many as I could, (as I was) introducing musicians to a way out. Some did leave and successful in other industries, IT, surgeon, etc.
(My close friends I travel the U.S. in large venues, showcases, 52 weeks a year).
Several of guys are with the best of the best in their 50s & early 60s. However, the pandemic has taken a huge toll of their lifestyle and families.
Anywho Tawny Kitaens, of the world. Just know you were and still loved. And I know you changed the world for many a soul.
God Speed everyone.
@Blurayvideo710
Who’s here in 2024 🤘
@laurasupko
Me on the 26th and I just got married today to my Ed ❤❤❤❤❤
@V8anyday
Right here brother
@sandi685
Me!! ❤️
@deabiferr
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!
@mariec3898
Me 🎸🎸🤘🤘John Sykes and many others made me want to learn to play guitar 🎸
@mikeola0024
This era was full of good music
@HighSpeedNoDrag
Yes and had a few drinks, seen a few things.
@taff6987
And great movies too. Great skate culture that went on into the 90s. Just more happier times all round.
The 80s was a magical era. Dont let anyone else say different!
@sts242
No, it was full of hot girls with mini skirts. High school was awesome.