Can I Have You Tonight
Yearning Echoes: Can I Claim Your Night?
Lyrics
ba ba ba ba ba ba
Repetitive nonsensical syllables used for musical rhythm and melody.
ba ba ba ba ba ba
Continuation of nonsensical syllables for musical emphasis.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Further repetition of nonsensical syllables for musical effect.
Can I have you?...
Asking for permission or expressing desire to have the person.
Are you coming home with me?
Asking if the person will accompany back home.
There a place you gotta be?
Questioning if there are other commitments or obligations.
oh oh Be oh oh
Vocalization or expression in the music without specific meaning.
See the question in my eyes
Indicating a query communicated through eye contact.
But I'm giving you the signs uh oh
Implying non-verbal cues or gestures given to communicate interest or intent.
signs uh oh
Repetition for emphasis on the non-verbal cues or signs.
My mind starts to wander
Feeling distracted or mentally drifting away.
Can't dance any longer
Expressing physical fatigue or inability to continue dancing.
I ain't getting stronger
Feeling emotionally or physically drained.
I need to know baby I need to know
Strongly expressing the need for clarity or assurance regarding the relationship or situation.
If we skip the talking
Proposing to bypass conversation and proceed directly.
And run without walking We promise no falling
Suggesting moving forward rapidly without hesitation or delay, promising stability.
Can I have you tonight
Reiteration of the desire to possess the person for the night.
ba ba ba ba ba ba
Repetitive nonsensical syllables for musical effect.
ba ba ba ba ba ba
Continuation of nonsensical syllables for musical emphasis.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Further repetition of nonsensical syllables for musical effect.
Can I have you tonight?
Reiteration of the question or desire to have the person for the night.
ba ba ba ba ba ba
Repetitive nonsensical syllables for musical rhythm.
ba ba ba ba ba ba
Continuation of nonsensical syllables for musical emphasis.
ba ba ba ba ba ba ba
Further repetition of nonsensical syllables for musical effect.
Can I have you tonight?
Reiteration of the question or desire to have the person for the night.
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