Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “Maybe Not Tonight” by Glen Hansard
‘Maybe Not Tonight’ by Glen Hansard is a song about longing for love and feeling alone in the dark as the night approaches. The narrator has been searching for love for a long time, but has yet to find it. They beg for a sign from the heavens, hoping for someone to come into their life and bring them fulfillment. The narrator expresses their desire to be with someone who can share their pain and show them love, feeling that all hope may be lost if they cannot find this person before the night ends. The song captures the frustration and darkness of being alone, yet staying positive – that at any moment, happiness may be within reach. While it may not be tonight, the narrator holds out hope for a better tomorrow.