We've Got Tonite

Album: Stranger In Town (1978)
Charted: 22 13
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  • I know it's late, I know you're weary
    I know your plans don't include me
    Still here we are, both of us lonely
    Longing for shelter from all that we see
    Why should we worry, no one will care girl
    Look at the stars so far away
    We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
    We've got tonight babe
    Why don' you stay?

    Deep in my soul, I've been so lonely
    All of my hopes, fading away
    I've longed for love, like everyone else does
    I know I'll keep searching, even after today
    So there it is girl, I've said it all now
    And here we are babe, what do you say?
    We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
    We've got tonight babe
    Why don't you stay?

    I know it's late, I know you're weary
    I know your plans don't include me
    Still here we are, both of us lonely
    Both of us lonely

    We've got tonight, who needs tomorrow?
    Let's make it last, let's find a way
    Turn out the light, come take my hand now
    We've got tonight babe
    Why don't you stay?
    Why don't you stay? Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 6

  • Ceejay from OntarioSo, this song kinda still breaks my heart in a way. I get that the two in the song are just seeking solace from each other, but even if the girl the singer is crooning to acquiesces to stay the night, they're still separating tomorrow to go back to searching for a special other. It feels bleak. Surely it make the time they do have together bittersweet?
  • Seventh Mist from 7th HeavenI’ve always preferred the Rogers-Easton cover. Having them play off each other gave the lyrics far greater impact.
  • Arthur from New JerseyI was familiar with the Kenny Rogers and Sheena Easton version first. When I first heard Bob Seger's version I thought it sounded like Kenny by himself.
  • Jb from Wisconsin Saw him in concert a couple years ago he said this was his mother's favorite song that he'd written
  • Robin Elizabeth from The WealdJust as I was going from a little girl listening to my
    teen babysitters radio station (unbeknownst to my mum, LOL!),to the precipice of my own angst ridden teen years...Bob Seger came out with "Night Moves". My 'babysitter' (now 'bad influence' for me to be friends with' per mum), had the 'night moves' album, and I had to sneak away to go to hers to hear it. I adored him/his music, my 1st proper 'rock', so much that he influenced my guitar playing (from John Denver) to self taught "Night Moves" ..all before I was 13;) That said, as a Michigander I was lucky growing up part of a generation surrounded with music of all genres, Detroit rock, Motown, Chicago, from all sides. There was always music, a band, in bar ..only a short few hour drive in either direction. By the time I could legally drive, (and drink, depending on the state), loading up the old camero with our pool cues, a cooler of bud, and enough dollars for the night and a cheap overnight motel 6 (we didnt drink/drive), we could pull in, get changed in our "bar dress", and walk a few blocks to whichever place had live music and pool table:) Great music, bands, many famous now, and free drinks won off the pool table, lots and LOTS of dancing... yes, even at 55+yrs old now, Seger is still the hero of my music/teen/life education growing up:)
  • C5by55 from Raleigh, NcYouTube has a LONGER version (Portland, OR) of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton doing the song. The long version is from the end of the tour and they banter back and forth. Really great video and for those that understand WHERE it comes from, it is really fitting.....Rock On Seger!
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