Story Behind The Song
It describes the mental conversation that proceeds getting up the nerve to go up to a stranger in a bar. Unique in that it is from the woman's perspective.
Song Description
Woman is thinking to herself about a guy she sees in a bar, and is getting up the courage to go over to him. She is hopeful that "maybe tonight" she'll find the guy who's right for her, the one she's been hoping to meet. She's decided to take control of her fate and loneliness.
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Pop - Dreampop, Pop - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Engaging |
Subject |
Searching for Love, Love at First Sight |
| Similar Artists |
Sarah Mclachlan, Jewel |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Are you nice, what are you like
I can't tell from across this bar
Should I smile, catch your eye
Try to find out who you are
Would you like to talk
Share a drink, hope you do
'Cause I've a feeling the timing's right
To take a chance on you
Maybe tonight, I'll go from lonely to lucky
Maybe tonight, my luck's gonna change
Maybe this time, I'll find the one I've been looking for
Maybe tonight, I'll go from lonely to lucky
With you
Is it your eyes, your smile
They look warm and friendly to me
Live alone, on your own
There's no girlfriend that I see
Would you like to spend time
Mind if I make the first move
'Cause I'm ready to take a dare
And walk on over to you
Maybe tonight, I'll go from lonely to lucky
Maybe tonight, my life's gonna change
Maybe this time, I'll find the one I've been searching for
Maybe tonight, I'll go from lonely to lucky
With you
Gotta get myself out of this lonely life
And I'm not leaving it up to chance, this time
Maybe tonight, I'll go from lonely to lucky
Maybe tonight, my world's gonna change
Is it you, are you the one, the one worth waiting for
Maybe tonight, I'll go from lonely to lucky
With you