Don't Say Goodnight
The Isley Brothers · Other Songs - The Isley Brothers
Over and over again
I wanna see, see what your life, life can be
(Over and over)
Hey, hey, baby
Don't say goodnight when you know
It's time for love
Hey, hey, hey, hey...
Don't say goodnight, oh, when you know
I gotta have your love
I wanna feel you
I wanna thrill you, girl
I want to caress you
Ooh, never let you go
Hey, hey, hey, hey, baby
(Don't say goodnight) Don't say goodnight, oh, when you know
I gotta have your love
And oh, baby
(Don't say goodnight) Don't say goodnight when you know
I gotta have your love
Some people say
That life is for the livin'
So let's live it, baby
Yeah...
Most of the people say
That love is for the givin'
So let me love you, girl
Yeah...
Hey, hey, hey, hey...
(Don't say goodnight) Don't say goodnight, oh, when you know
It's time for love
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, baby
(Don't say goodnight) Don't say goodnight when you know
I gotta have your love
Some people say
That life is for the livin'
So let's live it, baby
Yeah...
Most of the people say
That love is for the givin'
So let me love you, girl
Yeah...
And hey...baby
(Don't say goodnight) Don't say goodnight, oh, when you know
I gotta have your love
And hey...baby
(Don't say goodnight) Don't you ever say goodnight, oh, when you know
I gotta have your love
And ooh-wee, baby
(Don't say goodnight) Don't ever, ever say, ever say
Don't ever, ever say
Ever, ever, ever say
Don't say goodnight
Don't Say Goodnight
The Isley Brothers' "Don't Say Goodnight" stands as a quintessential example of their mid-to-late 1970s soul and R&B output. Recorded during a period where the group balanced their signature vocal harmonies with a more mature, groove-oriented sound, the track exemplifies the smooth, romantic aesthetic that defined their later catalogue. As a staple of their discography, the song showcases the group's ability to blend lush instrumentation with heartfelt vocal delivery, capturing the essence of late-night intimacy and enduring love. It remains a significant song in their body of work, reflecting the evolution of their musical style from the funk-infused hits of the 1970s into the polished soul of the 1980s.