Lyrics
Don't go
Expressing a plea for someone not to leave.
Don't take yourself away from me tonight
Urging the person not to separate from the speaker for the night.
'Cause we know the only time we both feel alright
Highlighting that both feel content only when together.
Is when you're lying next to me holding me tight
Describing the positive emotions when physically close and embraced.
You say you'll think about me for two hours in the car
Referencing a period of contemplation during a car journey.
In some ways it is and also isn't very far
Commenting on the relative distance and closeness in a relationship.
I'll sit at home listenin' to Friday night pass by
Implies a sense of loneliness or longing while the partner is away.
And while you're at that party I'll think about you and sigh
Expressing the speaker's thoughts and emotions while the partner is at a party.
Don't go
Reiteration of the plea for the person not to leave.
Don't take yourself away from me tonight
Re-emphasizing the desire for the person to stay for the night.
'Cause we know the only time we both feel alright
Stressing the importance of their togetherness for a sense of well-being.
Is when you're lying next to me holding me tight
Reiterating the positive emotions associated with physical closeness.
There's all these things about you shine a love light on my heart
Acknowledging positive qualities that bring joy and light to the speaker's heart.
It's nice to think about 'em on these nights when we're apart
Reflecting on pleasant thoughts during times of separation.
I like the way your hair is getting' shaggy and kinda long
Appreciating the partner's physical appearance, specifically their hair.
It goes really good with that new tough jacket you've got on
Complimenting the partner's fashion choice, a new tough jacket.
Don't go
Repeated plea for the person to stay and not go.
Don't take yourself away from me tonight
Reinforcing the desire for the person to remain together for the night.
Just stay here on the sofa with me or i might
Suggesting an alternative of staying on the sofa together.
Just pick you up and pin you down, alright
Playfully hinting at physical intimacy if the person stays.
I can't wait till our next date
Expressing anticipation and eagerness for the next shared experience.
We'll walk around and stay up late
Describing activities during the anticipated date, emphasizing staying up late.
We'll go to the mini-mart
Mentioning a specific location, the mini-mart, as part of the date.
We'll kick stones 'cross the empty lot
Adding a detail about kicking stones across an empty lot during the date.
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