It's getting late And we're both tired Driving the awkward drive Paying half attention as you're pointing the way But our thoughts were racing double the time You told me your stories I told you mine But there's so much we neglected to say Driving back home I had to turn right around There was something i needed to ask you: Why can't I just spend the night? It's cold outside and there's No place else I can go And it feels so right Why can't I just spend the night? We'll keep our cloths on And we'll leave on all the lights Only if you like Anticipation taking hold Second thoughts will never get you the girl Though it had occurred to me this might go bad The obsession kept stuck to the plan I ran up the steps As my heart pumped fast Then I knocked perhaps a bit to light And she opened up the door In only her coat And a smile that said 'This better be worth it' Why can't I just spend the night? It's cold outside and there's No place else I can go And it feels so right Why can't I just spend the night? We'll keep our cloths on And we'll leave on all the lights Only if you like