Can't Wait Until Tonight was the German entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 in Istanbul performed by Max.
The song is a ballad, with Max singing about his desire for his lover and telling her that he "can't wait until tonight/for being with you". He goes on to tell her about how he felt the first time he saw her and how much he wants to prove his love. The performance was relatively subdued, however Max performed one chorus in Turkish, which was greeted with considerable applause by the crowd – the Contest being held that year in Istanbul.
In the final, it was performed 8th on the night following the Netherlands and preceding Albania. At the close of voting, it finished in 8th place with 93 points. Until the 2009 Contest, it was the last top 10 finish for a "Big Four" country. It also was the country's last Top 10 place until its victory in 2010.
Lyrics[]
Don’t wanna talk about the way I am
I only try to make you understand
That my affection is so really true
And my heart has started thumpin’ since I met you
I just can’t wait until tonight, baby
Till I have you by my side, baby
I just can’t wait until tonight, baby
For being with you
Doo doo doo doo doo… just been waiting
Doo doo doo doo doo… just been waiting
Doo doo doo doo doo… for being with you
First time I saw you, it just knocked me down
The way you smiled has turned my life around
I never thought that it would catch me so
I’ll get my head together and I want you to know
I just can’t wait until tonight, baby
Till I have you by my side, baby
I just can’t wait until tonight, my lady
For being with you
Oh whoa… oh whoa…
True love won’t be afraid of no one
True love can lead us through the day
Oh, I’ll get my head together
And I want you to say
I just can’t wait until tonight, baby
Till I have you by my side, baby
I just can’t wait until tonight, my baby
For being with you
Doo doo doo doo doo… just been waiting
Doo doo doo doo doo… just been waiting
Doo doo doo doo doo… just been waiting
For being with you
