This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
A smoky room
A small café
They come to hear you play
And drink and dance the night away
I sit out in the crowd
And close my eyes
Dream you're mine
But you don't know
You don't even know that I am there
I wish that I was in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
And you would play me
Through the night 'til the dawn
I wish you'd hold me in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
All night long
All night long (all night long)
I'd be your song
I'd be your song
Steal my heart
With every note you play
I pray you'll look my way
And hold me to your heart someday
I long to be the one
That you caress with tenderness
And you don't know
You don't even know that I exist
I wish that I was in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
And you would play me
Through the night 'til the dawn ('til the dawn)
I wish you'd hold me in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
All night long (all night long)
All night long (all night long)
I'd be your song
I'd be your song
Te sientas entre la gente
Cierras tu ojos
Y sueñas que soy tuyo
Pero yo no sé ni siquiera que estas ahí
Me gustaría tenerte entre mis brazos amor
I sit out in the crowd
And close my eyes
Dream you're mine
And you don't know
You don't even know that I exist
I wish that I was in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
And you would play me
Through the night 'til the dawn ('til the dawn)
I wish you'd hold me in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
Wish that I was in your arms, hey yeah
All night long (all night long)
All night long (all night long)
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I'll be your song, yeah
I'll be your song, your song, your song
Baby, all night long, yeah
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I wish I was in your arms
And you could play me like a Spanish guitar (I'll be you song, yeah)
I'll be your song, your song, your song (I wanna be)
I wanna be your song
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I'll be your song, yeah
I'll be your song, your song, your song (I wish that I was your song)
Hold me, baby all night long
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I'll be your song
A small café
They come to hear you play
And drink and dance the night away
I sit out in the crowd
And close my eyes
Dream you're mine
But you don't know
You don't even know that I am there
I wish that I was in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
And you would play me
Through the night 'til the dawn
I wish you'd hold me in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
All night long
All night long (all night long)
I'd be your song
I'd be your song
Steal my heart
With every note you play
I pray you'll look my way
And hold me to your heart someday
I long to be the one
That you caress with tenderness
And you don't know
You don't even know that I exist
I wish that I was in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
And you would play me
Through the night 'til the dawn ('til the dawn)
I wish you'd hold me in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
All night long (all night long)
All night long (all night long)
I'd be your song
I'd be your song
Te sientas entre la gente
Cierras tu ojos
Y sueñas que soy tuyo
Pero yo no sé ni siquiera que estas ahí
Me gustaría tenerte entre mis brazos amor
I sit out in the crowd
And close my eyes
Dream you're mine
And you don't know
You don't even know that I exist
I wish that I was in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
And you would play me
Through the night 'til the dawn ('til the dawn)
I wish you'd hold me in your arms
Like that Spanish guitar
Wish that I was in your arms, hey yeah
All night long (all night long)
All night long (all night long)
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I'll be your song, yeah
I'll be your song, your song, your song
Baby, all night long, yeah
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I wish I was in your arms
And you could play me like a Spanish guitar (I'll be you song, yeah)
I'll be your song, your song, your song (I wanna be)
I wanna be your song
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I'll be your song, yeah
I'll be your song, your song, your song (I wish that I was your song)
Hold me, baby all night long
I'll be your song, your song, your song
I'll be your song
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this is one of Toni's most beautiful songs, really
I love it!!! I love it!!!
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she is in love with that the musician and she wants to get his attention!! she wants him bad! this is my fave toni braxton song