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...
Chorus: 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...
Chorus
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...