Because The Night [Live/Unplugged]
10,000 Maniacs · Campfire Songs: The Popular, Obscure & Unknown Recordings [2004]
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 under your command
Take my hand as the sun descends
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 us
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Have I doubt , baby ,when I'm alone
Love is a ring, a 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 hurt you now,
Can't hurt you now, can't hurt you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
With love we sleep
With doubt the vicious circle
Turns and burns
Without you I cannot live
Forgive, the yearning burning
I believe it's time to heal to feel
So take me now, take me now, take me now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because the night belongs to lovers
And everybody says
It belongs to us
Because The Night [Live/Unplugged]
10,000 Maniacs deliver a stripped-down interpretation of the classic rock anthem "Because The Night" on their 2004 collection, Campfire Songs. Originally written by Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen, the track has become a staple of alternative rock history, often covered by bands seeking to capture its dramatic intensity. In this live, unplugged setting, the band reimagines the song with the intimate acoustic textures that define much of their discography. Nina Persson's distinctive vocals navigate the emotional landscape of the piece, offering a fresh perspective on a well-known composition. This recording highlights the group's ability to adapt iconic material while maintaining their signature folk-rock sensibility. The performance stands as a testament to their enduring influence within the genre, showcasing how a live arrangement can breathe new life into a timeless work.