Because The Night
Patti Smith · Outside Society [2011]
Hold 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 hands
Take my hand come undercover
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 lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to 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 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 touch you now,
Can't touch you now, can't touch you now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
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, too real to feel
So touch me now, touch me now, touch me now
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to lust
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because tonight there are two lovers
If we believe in the night we trust
Because tonight there are two lovers
Because the night belongs to love
Because the night belongs to lovers
Because the night belongs to us
Because The Night
Patti Smith's "Because The Night" stands as a defining anthem of the punk and new wave era, blending raw energy with poetic lyricism. Originally recorded for her 1978 debut album, "Horses," the track has since become a cornerstone of her discography, frequently reissued and performed live to celebrate its enduring impact. The song exemplifies Smith's signature style, merging the grit of rock with the sensibility of poetry, creating a sound that transcended its genre boundaries. Its themes of youthful rebellion and emotional vulnerability resonated deeply with audiences, establishing it as a cultural touchstone. Over the decades, the recording has been celebrated for its authenticity and its role in shaping the identity of the punk movement, ensuring its place in music history alongside her other iconic works.