About the song
Let’s explore the dynamic energy of “Because the Night” by the influential Patti Smith Group. This iconic track, featured on their 1978 album “Easter”, is a powerful blend of rock and poetry that has captivated audiences for decades.
Co-written by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, “Because the Night” is a passionate anthem of love and longing. Smith’s distinctive vocals, combined with Springsteen’s electrifying guitar riffs, create a sense of urgency and intensity that is impossible to ignore.
Upon its release, “Because the Night” soared to the top of the charts, reaching the number 13 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Its commercial success solidified Patti Smith’s status as a trailblazing figure in the punk rock movement and earned her widespread acclaim as one of the greatest female rock artists of all time.
One of the defining features of “Because the Night” is its anthemic chorus, which invites listeners to sing along and lose themselves in the passion and emotion of the music. Its universal themes of love and desire have made it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.
So, if you’re ready to be swept away by the raw energy and emotion of Patti Smith Group’s “Because the Night”, crank up the volume and let the music take you on a journey of love, longing, and liberation.
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Lyrics
Take me now baby here as I am
Pull me close, try and understand
Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe
Love is a banquet on which we feedCome on now try and understand
The way I feel when I’m in your hands
Take my hand come undercover
They can’t hurt you now,
Can’t hurt you now, can’t hurt you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to usHave I doubt when I’m alone
Love is a ring, the telephone
Love is an angel disguised as lust
Here in our bed until the morning comes
Come on now try and understand
The way I feel under your command
Take my hand as the sun descends
They can’t touch you now,
Can’t touch you now, can’t touch you now
Because the night belongs to lovers …With love we sleep
With doubt the vicious circle
Turn and burns
Without you I cannot live
Forgive, the yearning burning
I believe it’s time, too real to feel
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now
Because the night belongs to lovers …Because tonight there are two lovers
If we believe in the night we trust
Because tonight there are two lovers …