The song "Hang On To Me Tonight" by Mick Jagger is about a fleeting love that he wants to hold onto. The lyrics refer to how love can be fragile and easily hidden from the light, but it lasts forever and always stays the same. Jagger compares the love to a picture or a movie, where the colors or stars may fade away, but the emotions and memories remain. The song is a plea for his lover to stay with him, even though they may be tired of the "race" of life. Jagger puts his cards on the table and offers his love, but also acknowledges that his lover has a choice to stay or leave. He encourages them to hold onto their youth and natural grace, and to stay close to him both day and night. Overall, "Hang On To Me Tonight" is a romantic and nostalgic song about the importance of cherishing love and holding onto it, even when it seems to fade away.
