Because The Night
Marianne Faithfull · Other Songs - Marianne Faithfull
Pull me close, try and understand
Desire is hunger is the fire I breathe
Love is a banquet on which we feed.
Come on now try and understand
The way I feel when I'm in your hand
Take my hand, come under cover,
They can't hurt you now,
Can't hurt you now,
Can't hurt you now.
Because the night was made for lovers,
Because the night was made for love.
Because the night was made for lovers,
Because the night was made for us.
Have I doubt when I'm alone ?
Love is a ring, the telephone.
Love is an angel disguised as lust
Here in our bed till the morning comes.
Come on now try and understand
The way I feel under your command.
Take my hand, come under cover,
They can't touch me now,
Can touch me now,
Can touch me now.
Because the night belongs to lovers,
Because the night belongs to love.
Because the night belongs to lovers,
Because the night belongs to us.
My love would leave
No doubt a vicious circle turns and burns.
Without you, oh I could not live
Forgive the only person.
I believe, yes I believe in freedom,
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now.
Because the night belongs to lovers,
Because the night belongs to love.
Because the night belongs to lovers,
Because the night belongs to us.
Because tonight there are true lovers,
Can we believe in the night we trust.
Because tonight there are true lovers,
Because tonight belongs to us.
Because The Night - Marianne Faithfull
Released in 1973, Marianne Faithfull's 'Because The Night' stands as a defining track of the British Invasion and early punk era. Recorded with a raw, stripped-down approach, the song captures the restless energy of a generation questioning authority and societal norms. Its driving rhythm and Faithfull's distinctive, slightly detached vocal delivery created a blueprint for the emerging punk movement, influencing countless artists who followed. The track remains a cultural touchstone, symbolizing the transition from the polished sounds of the 60s to the rebellious spirit of the 70s. It is widely regarded as one of her most powerful and enduring recordings, cementing her status as a significant figure in rock history.