The Party's Right Here Tonight
Longing for Love: A Tale of Late-Night Yearning
Lyrics
Man, you better get your act together
Addressing someone, urging them to improve their behavior or situation.
Do you still care about that ring on your finger?
Questioning the significance of a commitment, possibly referring to marriage.
I ain't been bitchin' and I ain't been a drag
Asserting not being complaining or burdensome.
when you go and paint the town with all your friends
Not objecting to socializing but questioning prolonged late-night activities.
but what the hell keeps you out all night
Expressing confusion about the partner's late-night activities.
after the clubs turned out the lights
Highlighting the partner's late-night habits after the clubs close.
It's five in the morning I can hear you sneaking in
Noticing the partner returning home at 5 AM, implying secretive behavior.
tomorrow you'll be claiming you've been partyin' and drinkin'
Suggesting a pattern of claiming innocent partying after late nights out.
And now you're all done in
Noting the partner's fatigue or exhaustion from the night's activities.
The bed's gettin' colder, I ain't gettin' any younger
Expressing the emotional distance and the feeling of time passing.
Honey I ain't waitin' any longer
Declaring unwillingness to wait any longer for a change.
Baby I need some sweet delight
Expressing a desire for emotional and physical intimacy.
and the party's right here tonight
Stating that the desired party or enjoyment is available at home tonight.
The devil knows what you're up to after midnight
Suggesting suspicion or concern about the partner's activities during late hours.
sometimes I let my imagination run wild
Admitting occasional wild thoughts about the partner's behavior.
some bleach blond beauty in a bling bling dress
Imagining a glamorous and possibly unfaithful person the partner might be with.
I know it ain't hard for a man to say yes
Recognizing the ease with which a man might say yes to such situations.
you'd be a fool to think I don't know
Asserting awareness and understanding of the partner's actions.
you're coming home when the rooster crows
Emphasizing knowledge of the partner's return time in a metaphorical way.
Chorus
Reiterating the central theme, possibly the chorus.
A bottle of wine will have us both feeling fine
Suggesting that a bottle of wine can enhance the atmosphere for both.
a little Barry White and soft candlelight
Mentioning elements like Barry White music and candlelight for a romantic setting.
Honey I need some sweet delight
Reiterating the desire for emotional and physical closeness.
and the party's right here tonight
Affirming that the desired party or enjoyment is available at home tonight.
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