Help Me Make It Through the Night
Finding Solace in the Night's EmbraceLyrics
Take the ribbon from your hair
Request to remove a symbolic ribbon from the partner's hair, suggesting intimacy and vulnerability.
Shake it loose and let it fall
Encouraging the partner to let their hair down freely, fostering a sense of openness and relaxation.
Layin' soft upon my skin
Describing the tactile sensation of the partner's hair on the speaker's skin, invoking a sensual atmosphere.
Like the shadows on the wall
Comparing the partner's presence to shadows on the wall, possibly hinting at a fleeting and ephemeral connection.
Come and lay down by my side
Invitation for the partner to lie down beside the speaker until the early morning, implying a desire for closeness.
'Til the early mornin' light
Expressing a willingness to share the night with the partner until the morning light.
All I'm takin' is your time
Stating that the speaker only seeks the partner's time, emphasizing the value of companionship.
Help me make it through the night
Plea for assistance in making it through the night, suggesting emotional support and comfort.
I don't care what's right or wrong
Declaring a lack of concern for moral judgments, indicating a focus on immediate emotional needs over right or wrong.
I won't try to understand
Refusal to analyze or comprehend the situation, emphasizing the importance of the present moment.
Let the devil take tomorrow
Advocating for a carefree attitude toward the future, with a suggestion to let go of worries and live in the moment.
'Cause tonight, I need a friend
Expressing a current need for friendship and companionship, prioritizing immediate emotional connection.
Yesterday is dead and gone
Acknowledging the irrelevance of the past, signaling a detachment from historical concerns or regrets.
And tomorrow's out of sight
Highlighting the uncertainty of the future and the insignificance of tomorrow in the context of the present moment.
And it's sad to be alone
Expressing a sense of sadness when alone, reinforcing the desire for emotional support.
Help me make it through the night
Reiterating the plea for assistance in making it through the night, emphasizing the immediate need for companionship.
I don't care what's right or wrong
Reiteration of the disregard for moral judgments, emphasizing the focus on the present emotional connection.
I won't try to understand
Reaffirmation of the refusal to understand, prioritizing the emotional experience over rational analysis.
Let the devil take tomorrow
Repeating the suggestion to let go of future concerns and live in the moment.
'Cause tonight, I need a friend
Restating the current need for friendship and companionship, emphasizing the urgency of the emotional connection.
Yesterday is dead and gone
Reiterating the insignificance of the past, reinforcing the detachment from historical concerns.
And tomorrow's out of sight
Emphasizing the uncertainty and irrelevance of the future, underlining the importance of the present moment.
And it's sad to be alone
Reiterating the sense of sadness when alone, stressing the ongoing need for emotional support.
Help me make it through the night
Final plea for assistance in making it through the night, expressing a desire to avoid loneliness.
I don't want to be alone
Reiteration of the reluctance to be alone, underscoring the importance of companionship.
Help me make it through the night
Closing plea for help in making it through the night, seeking ongoing emotional support.
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