One Night Stand
Janis Joplin · Other Songs - Janis Joplin
When I'm on the road playin' in a town without a name,
And I'm feelin' low an' everybody looks the same.
Well, you catch my eye, and then you come on strong an' try to make your play.
Just because we loved tonight, please don't you think it's gonna stay that way.
Don't you know that you're nothin' more than a one night stand.
Tomorrow I'll be on my way, an' you can catch me if you can.
Honey, take me by the hand and play that game again, yeah.
Everywhere I go, the people wanna make some time with me.
That's okay, if the next day I can be free.
Well, it's feelin' good and you're the one I'm lovin' tonight,
Well, don't you go and spoil it, babe, by trying to get yourself all uptight.
Don't you know that you're nothing more than a one night stand.
I'll be on my way an' you can catch me if you can.
Honey, take me by the hand and play that game again, yeah!!!
When I'm on the road, playin' in a town without a name,
Honey, I'm feelin' low and everyone looks the same.
Well, it's lookin' good and you're the one that's lovin' tonight,
Don't you go and spoil it babe, by trying to get yourself all uptight.
Don't you know that you're nothing more than a one night stand.
I'll be one my way an' you can catch me if you can.
Honey, take me by the hand and play that game again.
Don't you know that you're nothing more than a one night stand.
Oh, I'll be on my way, you can catch me if you can.
Honey, take me by the hand and play that game again.
Don't you know that you're nothing more than a one night stand.
Lord!!!
Lord!!!!!
One Night Stand
Janis Joplin's "One Night Stand" stands as a quintessential example of her raw, blues-infused rock style, capturing the restless spirit of the late 1960s. Recorded with a gritty intensity that defined her solo career, the track showcases her powerful, emotive vocal delivery and a driving rhythm section that propelled her to the forefront of the era's music scene. The song reflects the improvisational nature of her performances, often featuring extended instrumental solos and ad-libs that highlighted her unique ability to blend rock with traditional blues and jazz influences. As a staple of her discography, "One Night Stand" remains a powerful testament to the energy and vulnerability that characterized her work, cementing her legacy as one of the most influential vocalists in rock history.