Discover the story of the song > Tender Is the Night – Jackson Browne

The protagonist is wandering around at night, feeling both quiet and loud emotions inside him. He hears people calling for each other and sees others living happy lives. The chorus describes how nice it feels to hold one's partner tenderly at night. The bridge talks about surrender and forgiveness, while the final verse refers to the aftermath of an argument. The chorus repeats that tender moments at night are special, both when with a romantic partner and with secret lovers.