Tonight
Xscape Lyrics


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Come a little bit closer and look into my eyes
If only for a moment, boy don't be surprised
I want you right here next to me
So tell me we can spend some time

So I can hold you softly
In these gentle arms of mine
And the moonlight's gazing, ooh
Shining on my window pane

Beaming down on the midnight hour
I hear the sound of rain

Tonight, tonight, ooh
Tonight, tonight, ooh

So why don't you stay awhile
I can't help it if you put me in a daze boy
But you look so good to me
In your satin PJs

So let's make love by candlelight
And listen to the quiet storm
As I kiss you in the places
That make your body warm

I'm holding you

Holding you tight all through the night

Looks like it's gonna rain

Holding you tight all through the night





Tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Xscape's song Tonight are about a woman who is inviting her lover to be close to her. She wants to spend some time holding him in her gentle arms and enjoying the moment. The moonlight is shining through her window as she hears the sound of rain, adding to the romantic atmosphere. She wants him to stay awhile so they can make love by candlelight and listen to the quiet storm. She wants to kiss him in the places that make his body warm as they hold each other tight all through the night.


Line by Line Meaning

Come a little bit closer and look into my eyes
The singer wants the boy to move closer and look at her, implying that she's interested in him.


If only for a moment, boy don't be surprised
Even if it's just for a moment, the singer wants the boy to know that she's interested in him and he shouldn't be surprised by her sudden affection.


I want you right here next to me
The singer expresses her desire to have the boy next to her.


So tell me we can spend some time
The singer wants the boy to confirm that they can spend some time together.


So I can hold you softly
The singer reveals that she wants to hold the boy gently.


In these gentle arms of mine
The singer further emphasizes that she wants to hold the boy in her arms affectionately.


And the moonlight's gazing, ooh
The singer describes the peaceful setting where things are calm.


Shining on my window pane
The moon is shining through the window, creating a serene atmosphere.


Beaming down on the midnight hour
It's midnight and the moon's light adds to the peaceful ambiance.


I hear the sound of rain
The singer hears the sound of rain outside which adds to the senses of peace and calms her down.


So why don't you stay awhile
The singer asks the boy to stay with her for some more time.


I can't help it if you put me in a daze boy
The singer admits being in awe of the boy's presence.


But you look so good to me
The singer acknowledges that the boy looks good to her.


In your satin PJs
The singer describes the boy's attire.


So let's make love by candlelight
The singer suggests that they should engage in a romantic encounter by the light of a candle.


And listen to the quiet storm
The singer proposes listening to a smooth and calming melody.


As I kiss you in the places
The singer explains that she would kiss the boy in the areas that would warm his body.


That make your body warm
The singer emphasizes that the kissing and touches would generate warmth in the boy's body.


I'm holding you
The singer expresses her desire to hold the boy.


Holding you tight all through the night
The singer wants to hold the boy all through the night.


Looks like it's gonna rain
The singer notices that it looks like it might rain.


Holding you tight all through the night
Repetition of the previous 'holding you tight all through the night'


Tonight
The singer emphasizes that all these should happen tonight i.e. now.




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRANDON BENNETT, MARQUEZE ETHERIDGE, PATRICK BROWN, RAYMON MURRAY, RICO WADE

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Lyrics
Come a little bit closer and look into my eyes
If only for a moment, boy don't be surprised
I want you right here next to me
So tell me we can spend some time
So I can hold you softly
In these gentle arms of mine
And the moonlight's gazing, ooh
Shining on my window pane
Beaming down on the midnight hour
I hear the sound of rain
Tonight, tonight, ooh
Tonight, tonight, ooh
So why don't you stay awhile
I can't help it if you put me in a daze boy
But you look so good to me
In your satin PJs
So let's make love by candlelight
And listen to the quiet storm
As I kiss you in the places
That make your body warm
I'm holding you
Holding you tight all through the night
Looks like it's gonna rain
Holding you tight all through the night
Tonight
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Dizie 172

The way Tiny is holding down the soprano note and Kandi is carrying the bottom note. Then the way Tamika kills her verse. It’s amazing. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

Tabitha James

Cause Tocha who ? 😂 they ate without her ❤

Omegus prime

Xscape has to be a top 5 female group of all time across any genre of music. The Beautiful beauty of their harmony

Steve Thompson-Bey

They make you want to say amen !!! 🙏 I want to be saved!!!

Nicki M.

It's funny because in the UK we barely knew them. I only got to hear about Xscape from Kandy's introduction to being on the RHOA and they gave some background on who she was and the girl group Xscape. Which is strange because 'almost' anyone that was big in the US was equally big in the UK too.

Kori Waugh

Top 2 them or SWV I can't choose

Roxy Bey

What are the other 4? SWV, TLC, En Vogue I am missing one.. it's a matter of opinion or record sales?

Yama Boss

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Florida Yard Services

Tamika just memorizes me. Her vocal skills are among the best ever heard. I don't understand why people do not give this woman her flowers. Best singer in the group hands down.

Malika Merritt

Facts💯💯💯💯

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