[stay with me tonight]

the streetlamps try to do their best

but the light's faded in the west

it's like a night straight out of Poe

and one I'd hate to be alone

but with my ego at full mast

i cannot bring myself to ask you...

baby, stay with me tonight

it's a while before the light will win

and I'd love to have you here to tuck me in, oh,

baby, I hate to be needy

it's just the shadows seem kind of seedy

and I'm begging you to stay here with me

i never liked those girls who cling

needing a man for everything

with batted eyes and pouts intent

they bask in attention spent

but one thing I envy in their bask

they wouldn't hesitate to ask you...

i've been the same girl all along

too independent proud and strong

more like an island and a rock

than like a pillow or a dock

but sometimes strength is just a mask

and that's why tonight, my love, I ask you...

baby, stay with me tonight

it's a while before the light will win

and I'd love to have you here to tuck me in, oh,

baby, I hate to be needy

it's just the shadows seem kind of seedy

and I'm begging you to stay here with me

stay with me tonight (emma wallace)