The Rest Of The Night
Natalie Cole · Other Songs - Natalie Cole
Oh, yeah
Baby, what's your hurry?
Where are you goin' so fast?
You can keep your motor runnin'
But don't run out of gas
Getting there's half the fun
'Cause you've got the rest of the night to hold me
And the best of my love's yet to come
For the rest of my life I'm gonna love you
So take a little longer, my love can only get stronger
If we're gonna climb a mountain
We gotta take out sweet time
When you're traveling down love's highway
Don't you know speeding is a crime?
Listen, getting there's half the fun
'Cause you've got the rest of the night to hold me
And the best of my love's yet to come
For the rest of my life I'm gonna love you
So take a little longer, my love can only get stronger
Oh, my baby, we gotta slow down
Take your time, ease your mind
So stronger, rest of my life, I'm gonna love you
So just take a little longer and our love is gonna get stronger
'Cause you've got the rest of the night, oh yeah
And the best of my love yet to come
Oh, baby, for rest of my life, I'm gonna love you
I want you to take your time
Love me baby, love me baby, love me, love me
Slow down baby, I ain't goin' nowhere
So why don't we just take our sweet time
Don't rush me, you're gonna crush me, let the fever climb
Oh, remember that song about a slow hand, now she had the right idea
So, baby, what's the hurry? We've got forever
If we don't use it up too fast
Take it slow, calm down, smell the roses
We'll get there, don't you worry
Rest of the night, to hold me
Best of my love, yet to come
Rest of my life, love you
The Rest Of The Night
Natalie Cole's "The Rest Of The Night" stands as a poignant example of her early vocal prowess, showcasing her signature blend of soulful warmth and jazz-inflected phrasing. Recorded during the late 1970s, the track exemplifies the smooth, romantic pop style that would later define her career, particularly following her successful duet with her father, Burt Cole. While often associated with the broader catalog of her early work, the song highlights her ability to convey deep emotion through melody alone, establishing her reputation as a vocalist capable of navigating complex emotional landscapes. The recording captures a specific era of soft-rock and adult contemporary music, where Cole's unique tone set her apart from contemporaries. It remains a testament to her early development as an artist, demonstrating the technical skill and artistic maturity that would soon lead to her status as a leading figure in the genre.