Tonight, Tonight, Tonight
Genesis
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I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey But it's alright Like a load on your back that you can't see Oh, but it's alright Try to shake it loose, cut it free Just let it go, just get it away from me, oh 'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight,oh I'm gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh I'm going down, going down like a monkey Ooh, but it's alright Try to pick yourself up Carry that weight that you can't see But don't you know it's alright It's like a helter skelter Going down and down, round and round But just get it away from me, oh Because tonight, tonight, tonight, oh We're gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh I got some money in my pocket About ready to burn I don't remember where I got it I gotta get it to you So please answer the phone 'Cause I keep calling but you're never home What am I gonna do Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh I'm gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh You keep telling me I've got everything You say I've got everything I want You keep telling me you're gonna help me You're gonna help me, but you don't But now I'm in too deep You see it's got me so that I just can't sleep Ooh, get me out of here, please get me out of here Just help me, I'll do anything, anything If you'll just help me get out of here I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey Ooh, but it's alright It's like a load on your back that you can't see Ooh, don't you know that it's alright Just try to shake it loose, cut it free Let it go, but just get it away from me, oh 'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight, oh Maybe we'll make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh Please get me out of here Just someone get me out of here Just help me I'll do anything, anything If you'll just help get me out of here Tonight, oh, I'm gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh Yes, tonight, tonight, tonight, oh Yes, I'm gonna make it right Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
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Written by: MICHAEL RUTHERFORD, PHIL COLLINS, TONY BANKS
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Information"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" is a song by the rock band "Genesis". The band was active starting in 1967, and the song comes from near the end of the band's original run.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from the 1986 album "Invisible Touch", which is the band's thirteenth studio album and it was their best-selling album.
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Chart Success"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" was successful both in the UK and the US. It peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Noteworthy ArtistPhil Collins, the vocalist for "Genesis" during this period, is a significant figure in music. He began a successful solo career while still in "Genesis", won several Grammy awards, and is known for his distinctive drumming style as well.
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Beer Commercial SuccessInterestingly, the song was used in a popular beer commercial in the US, specifically for Michelob beer. It was the Michelob advert that helped the song climb high on the American charts.
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Extended VersionThere is an extended version of "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" which lasts over eight minutes, allowing the band to demonstrate their musicianship.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics discuss someone trying to escape an addiction, which is different than the love songs typically found on the radio. The song can be seen as a statement on the difficulties some people face in life.
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Concert Staples"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" along with other tracks from the "Invisible Touch" album became staples of the band's live concerts, and continued to be played long after the album was released.
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Unusual ArrangementIn terms of the structure, the song is unusual as it starts with a long instrumental section and does not get to the chorus until around three minutes into the song. This is against most conventional pop-song structures.
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Featured InstrumentsThe song heavily features the use of the drum machine and synthesizer, reflecting the popular music production techniques of the 1980s.
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