In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
This is just between me and you, and you
Stay away from my window
Stay away from my backdoor to
Disconnect the telephone line
Relax, baby, and draw that blind
Kick off your shoes and sit right down
Loosen up the back of your pretty French gown, yeah
Let me pour you a good long drink
Ooh, baby, don't you hesitate
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you, girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
Come on, angel, my heart's on fire
Don't deny this one desire
You'd be a fool to stop this tide
Spread your wings and let me come inside 'cause
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you, girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
(Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight's the night
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Don't say a word, my virgin child
Just let your inhibitions run wild
The secret is about to unfold
Upstairs before the night's too old 'cause
Tonight's the night (tonight's the night)
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you, girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
(Tonight, tonight's the night)
Tonight's the night (tonight's the night)
It's gonna be alright (tonight's the night)
'Cause I love you, boy
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
This is so special
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
You know I'm gonna make it alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
I'm gonna make things alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
You know I'm gonna make it alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
I'm gonna make things alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
Please don't leave, I don't wanna be left all alone
Stay away from my window
Stay away from my backdoor to
Disconnect the telephone line
Relax, baby, and draw that blind
Kick off your shoes and sit right down
Loosen up the back of your pretty French gown, yeah
Let me pour you a good long drink
Ooh, baby, don't you hesitate
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you, girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
Come on, angel, my heart's on fire
Don't deny this one desire
You'd be a fool to stop this tide
Spread your wings and let me come inside 'cause
Tonight's the night
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you, girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
(Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight's the night
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Tonight's the night
Don't say a word, my virgin child
Just let your inhibitions run wild
The secret is about to unfold
Upstairs before the night's too old 'cause
Tonight's the night (tonight's the night)
It's gonna be alright
'Cause I love you, girl
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
(Tonight, tonight's the night)
Tonight's the night (tonight's the night)
It's gonna be alright (tonight's the night)
'Cause I love you, boy
Ain't nobody gonna stop us now
This is so special
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
You know I'm gonna make it alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
I'm gonna make things alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
You know I'm gonna make it alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
I'm gonna make things alright
Tonight's the night
Don't be afraid
Please don't leave, I don't wanna be left all alone
Lyrics submitted by smellytoejam
Tonight's the Night Lyrics as written by Rod Stewart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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