Let It Be Tonight
Hold Me Tonight: A Heartfelt Plea for Love's Redemption
Lyrics
When baby you told me that I'd done you wrong
Addressing a conversation where the speaker was accused of wrongdoing by the partner.
My place ain't the same girl since you've been gone
Expressing that the speaker's place or life has changed in a negative way since the partner's departure.
The letter you wrote me told me there's someone else
Referring to a letter indicating the presence of another person in the partner's life.
But girl I know you want it so take a little for yourself
Asserting that despite the situation, the partner desires something for herself.
When you said you were leaving girl you broke my heart in two
Expressing emotional pain caused by the partner's decision to leave.
Cause the party just ain't jumpin' like it used to do
Noting a decline in the enjoyment of social gatherings since the partner's departure.
Before you go I gotta say these words to you
Before the partner leaves, the speaker wants to convey important words.
So come on hold me tonight, I want your body next to mine
Expressing a desire for physical closeness with the partner.
So come on hold me tonight, baby just like our first time
Recreating the intimacy of their first encounter.
Vandross on the stereo, champagne left on ice
Mentioning specific details like Vandross on the stereo and champagne on ice, setting a romantic scene.
Girl if you have to go don't let it be tonight
Urging the partner not to leave on the current night.
Just look in my eyes girl you'll see I'm for real (swipe right baby)
Inviting the partner to look into the speaker's eyes to see sincerity.
We'll find out together how love can feel
Expressing a commitment to discovering the depth of love together.
You're pulling away so I search for an open door
Noticing the partner's emotional withdrawal and searching for a way to reconnect.
I got to feel your body aching, girl I'm not playing anymore
Expressing a need for physical intimacy and a departure from playful behavior.
When you said you were leaving girl you broke my heart in two
Reiterating the pain caused by the partner's decision to leave.
Cause the party just ain't jumping like it used to do
Highlighting the diminished enjoyment of social gatherings since the partner's departure.
Before you go I gotta say these words to you
Repeating the intention to convey important words before the partner leaves.
So come on hold me tonight I want your body next to mine
Reiterating the desire for physical closeness with the partner.
So come on hold me tonight, baby just like our first time
Recreating the intimacy of their initial encounter.
Vandross on the stereo, champagne left on ice
Reiterating the romantic atmosphere with specific details.
Girl if you have to go don't let it be tonight
Encouraging the partner not to leave on the current night.
Say you want it all, girl just say the word and I can take you there
Inviting the partner to express her desires, with a promise to fulfill them.
Say it feels good, like I knew it would
Acknowledging the positive feelings and anticipating mutual satisfaction.
No don't try and fight it baby, we're going all the way
Urging the partner not to resist the unfolding passion and commit fully.
Cos girl the time is right, turn down the lights, she saying "Johnny I want you to stay"
Highlighting the opportune moment for intimacy and the partner's desire for the speaker to stay.
So come on hold me tonight, I want your body next to mine
Reiterating the desire for physical closeness with the partner.
So come on hold me tonight, baby just like our first time
Recreating the intimacy of their first encounter.
Vandross on the stereo, champagne left on ice
Reiterating the romantic atmosphere with specific details.
Girl if you have to go don't let it be tonight
Encouraging the partner not to leave on the current night.
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