Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)
Rod Stewart
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Yeah I can tell by the look in your eyes You've been bored for a long, long time. You need love and so do I Let's turn it all around. I don't want an everlasting thing, I don't care if I see you again So grab your coat and honey tell your friends You won't be home, You won't be home, You won't be home. Tonight I'm yours, Do anything that you want me to Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight I'm yours, Do anything 'cos I want you to. Just don't hurt me, baby. Yeah I don't really want to challenge you Marry you or remember you. I just wanna make love to you For twenty four hours or more. Or more I'm only looking for a fantasy, An interlude from reality Don't want nobody tryin' to rescue me So rock me babe, Rock me babe, Rock me, rock me. Tonight I'm yours, Do anything that you want me to Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight I'm yours, Do anything 'cos I want you to. I want you to And tomorrow morning we won't cry You go your way, honey, I'll go mine. I'm the one who didn't waste your time Remember me this way. And if you never see my face again, Think of me as a permanent friend, The one who loved you like a hurricane Then disappeared, Disappeared, Disappeared. Tonight I'm yours, Do anything that you want me to Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight I'm yours, Do anything 'cos I want you to. Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight I'm yours, Do anything that you want me to Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight I'm Yours Do anything 'cos I want you to Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight I'm yours, Do anything that you want me to Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight I'm Yours Do anything 'cos I want you to Don't hurt me, don't hurt me Tonight you're mine, Tonight you're mine Do anything, Do anything Tonight you're mine, Tonight you're mine Tonight, always tonight you're mine. Do anything that you, Do anything that you, Do anything that you want me to, You want me to, you want me to, You want me, want me , want me, Just do anything Anything your heart desires, babe.
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Written by: JIM CREGAN, KEVIN SAVIGAR, ROD STEWART
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Release"Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)" is a song from Rod Stewart’s album "Tonight I'm Yours," which was released in 1981.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed well on music charts. It reached number 20 on the US Billboards Hot 100 chart and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Record ProducerThe song was produced by legendary music producers Jim Cregan and Rod Stewart himself, further showcasing his talents beyond singing.
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Rock Genre"Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)" is primarily classified as a rock song, which shows Rod Stewart's versatility as he combined elements of pop, rock, and new wave music into his compositions.
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Song ThemeThe song conveys a passionate plea for love and understanding. The dramatic lyrics express a deep desire not to be hurt in a potentially volatile relationship.
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Musical StyleThe album "Tonight I'm Yours," including the title track, reflected the emerging new wave and synthpop style of the early 1980s, showing a shift from Stewart's earlier rock-and-roll sound.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have generally praised the song. It marked an artistic departure for Stewart, and many appreciated his willingness to embrace new styles during a time of significant change in popular music.
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CollaborationThe song witnessed a number of high-profile collaborations, including Duane Hitchings on the synthesizer and Danny Johnson on guitar. It was a testament to the quality of musicians that Rod Stewart was able to attract.
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Song DurationThe running time of "Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)" is originally 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Pop CultureThe song has been used in several film soundtracks over the years, showing its lasting appeal and resonance with audiences.
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Live Performances"Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me)" is considered a fan-favorite, and as such, it has become a staple in Rod Stewart's live performances.
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