Tonight Lyrics

Lyric discussion by hwhy 

Cover art for Tonight lyrics by Lykke Li

Beautiful song! To me this song seems to be about a friendship on the edge of becoming a relationship, but none of them takes the step. Thus also dealing with the lack of communication in their friend/relationship.

Sometimes we hurt the ones we love the most by saying something thoughtless, and sometimes by saying nothing at all.

The verses deals with her unability to open up about her insecurities and feelings. And the chorus seems to be her pleading for (him) to hold her put for tonight. Which in other words would make him take a stance.

We always want the other part to take the first step. But sometimes we have to be able to show ourselves fragile and swallow our pride.

Conclusion: nothing ventured, nothing gained.