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...

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...