Help Me Make It Through the Night
Embracing Shadows: Navigating Love's Night
Lyrics
Take the ribbon from your hair
Asking the listener to remove a ribbon from their hair.
Shake it loose and let it fall
Suggesting the listener to let their hair down freely.
Layin' soft upon my skin
Describing the feeling of intimacy with the soft touch of hair on the speaker's skin.
Like the shadows on the wall
Comparing the feeling to shadows on a wall, indicating a fleeting and transient sensation.
Come and lay down by my side
Inviting the listener to come and lie beside the speaker.
'Til the early mornin' light
Expressing a desire to stay together until the early hours of the morning.
All I'm takin' is your time
Stating that the only thing the speaker desires is the listener's time and presence.
Help me make it through the night
Requesting assistance to endure the night, implying a need for emotional support.
I don't care who's right or wrong
Indifference towards who is right or wrong in a situation.
I don't try to understand
Declaring a lack of interest in comprehending the situation.
Let the devil take tomorrow
Suggesting a willingness to let go of worrying about the future ("tomorrow") and its uncertainties.
Lord, tonight I need a friend
Expressing a current need for companionship and support from someone ("friend") tonight.
Yesterday is dead and gone
Recognizing that the past ("yesterday") is over and unchangeable.
And tomorrow's out of sight
Acknowledging that the future ("tomorrow") is not visible or guaranteed.
And it's sad to be alone
Expressing sorrow at feeling alone.
Help me make it through the night
Reiterating the request for support to endure the night.
Hmm
Reflective sound indicating emotion or contemplation.
Hmm
-Lord, it's sad to be alone
Re-emphasizing the sadness of being alone.
Help me make it through the night
Reiterating the request for assistance through the night.
Hmm
Reflective sound indicating emotion or contemplation.
Hmm
-Lord, it's sad to be alone
Re-emphasizing the sadness of being alone.
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