The song "Baby Can I See You Tonight?" by Colin Hay talks about a person wandering around on a sunny morning, feeling the weight of the world on their shoulders. Despite the bad news on the morning news and the slow-moving day, the person expresses hope that everything will be alright, just like the last time someone they cared about said they might see them that night. The song hints at a longing for that person, but the singer doesn't know where they are. They resign themselves to using their imagination to picture the person they miss. The song also talks about the desire to speed up time with a time machine, so that the person can feel a little happier. The lyrics suggest that the person who was supposed to see the singer that night didn't show up, leaving the singer alone and missing them deeply. Despite this, the person still holds on to hope that they will see the other person again. The song is a sad reminder of the pain of separation and the longing for love that can sometimes be unfulfilled.
