Through his emulation of Paganini concerto pieces on guitar, Malmsteen developed a prodigious technical fluency. Malmsteen's guitar style includes a wide, violin-like vibrato inspired by classical violinists, and use of such minor scales as the Harmonic minor, and minor modes such as Phrygian, and Aeolian. Malmsteen also cites Brian May of Queen, Steve Hackett of Genesis, Uli Jon Roth, Alex Lifeson of Rush, and Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple as influences.
Heaven Tonight
Yngwie J. Malmsteen Lyrics
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Two lonely prisoners of our own device
Don't let me go. Hold on together
You want to know if love can be real
I want to take everything I can steal
Love on the line, it's now or never.
Why can't the night last forever.
Holding you here by my side
If we just close our eyes
We'll be in Heaven tonight.
Run through the night down streets of desire
Burning my soul, my heart's on fire
Give up the fight, it's sweet surrender
With trembling hands we reach for it all
Two desperate hearts waiting to fall
I need you now, now more than ever.
Why can't the night last forever.
This could be Paradise
Holding you here by my side
If we just close our eyes
We'll be in Heaven tonight.
This feels like Paradise
I see the world in our eyes
If we just hold on tight
We'll be in Heaven tonight.
The lyrics of Yngwie J. Malmsteen's Rising Force's song Heaven Tonight depict two individuals who are lost in a dream in the arms of the night. Both of them feel like prisoners of their own device and they do not want to let go of each other. They want to know if love can be real and they are willing to take everything they can steal. Love is on the line and they know that it's now or never. They wish that the night never ends which shows their desire to be with each other forever. They believe that if they close their eyes and hold on to each other tight, they will be in Heaven tonight.
The song talks about how two hearts are waiting to fall and how love is a sweet surrender. The desperation to be with each other is evident in the lyrics. They are willing to give up the fight and embrace each other for who they are. They feel like they are in Paradise holding each other tight. They see the world in each other's eyes and feel like they can conquer anything together. The song shows how love can be an overwhelming feeling that makes everything else disappear.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost in a dream in the arms of the night
We are both captivated by a dream-like state that the night has put us in.
Two lonely prisoners of our own device
We are both lonely and stuck in our own ways, unable to escape the confines of our own thoughts and emotions.
Don't let me go. Hold on together
We need to hold onto each other to escape our own prisons and find comfort in each other's company.
You want to know if love can be real
You are questioning whether love actually exists and if it is possible for us to experience it together.
I want to take everything I can steal
I am willing to risk everything to experience love and happiness, even if it means taking from others or the world around us.
Love on the line, it's now or never.
Love is at stake and we must act now if we want to experience it - there may not be another opportunity.
Why can't the night last forever.
We are enjoying this moment and wish it could last forever, but we know it is fleeting and will eventually end.
This could be Paradise
This moment has the potential to be a perfect paradise for us both.
Holding you here by my side
Being close to you and holding you close is what makes this moment feel like paradise.
If we just close our eyes
If we shut out the world and focus only on each other, we can make this paradise a reality.
We'll be in Heaven tonight.
Being in each other's company and experiencing love together will feel like a heavenly experience.
Run through the night down streets of desire
We are both running towards our desires and passions, letting our hearts lead the way.
Burning my soul, my heart's on fire
The intensity of our desires is burning inside us and we are both ignited in passion.
Give up the fight, it's sweet surrender
We are surrendering to our desires and letting ourselves be consumed by love and passion.
With trembling hands we reach for it all
We are both nervous yet determined to grasp onto everything we desire and experience everything life has to offer together.
Two desperate hearts waiting to fall
We are both yearning to let go and fall into a deep love that we may have been searching for our whole lives.
I need you now, now more than ever.
In this moment, I realize just how much I need you and how much you mean to me.
This feels like Paradise
Our connection and love feels like we have found a personal paradise together.
I see the world in our eyes
When I look into your eyes, I see everything I want in this world and everything that matters.
If we just hold on tight
If we stay close and support each other, we can make this paradise last longer.
We'll be in Heaven tonight.
Together, we can experience a heavenly love and passion in this moment that will last a lifetime.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOE LYNN TURNER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN
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