Late Last Night
Split Enz
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I saw you standing there at the bar Your eyes were glazed with passion A look of afar, a secret smile I blew a few kisses Said my name is Lyle That love in her eyes (love in her eyes) Heart to heart (heart to heart) A tender goodbye (a tender goodbye) Nothing could ever keep us apart As you sipped your tequila I knew I had to steal ya Read like a book Surprise that you took your time Dig that rhyme Gone, love took offense at the things I said Good advice would be to go to bed Rest my head, yeah Catch 40 winks While I dream about the things she said Late last night, ooh yeah, late last night She told me someone taught me everything I need to know, yeah Last last night, late last night She took my trembling hands and led me under the velvet sky Rolling on the hill top playing Jack and Jill Suddenly (suddenly) all was still, she was gone She seemed so aloof That's ninety per cent proof, with a lump in my throat I grabbed my coat and ran, cornered again! So I'll live for the moment and I'll take it as an omen Gotta weakness for de women and de wine Late last night, ooh yeah, late last night She told me someone taught me everything I need to know, yeah Late last night, ooh yeah, late last night She told me someone taught me everything I need to know, yeah Last last night, late late late late last night She told me everything I know, know, know.
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Written by: PHILIP RAYMOND JUDD
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Band Information"Late Last Night" is a song by New Zealand rock band Split Enz. The band, which consisted of a revolving line-up of musicians, is known for its unique and eclectic style, incorporating influences from art rock, vaudeville, swing, punk, rock, and pop.
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Album DetailsThe song “Late Last Night” was released as a single from their third studio album, "Dizrythmia", which launched in August, 1977.
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Success Metrics“Late Last Night” became a top 20 hit in Australia by reaching 16th position in the music charts and also performed well in the band's home country, New Zealand.
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Song's ThemeIt's an upbeat track that combines pop-rock and progressive elements with catchy hook lines and witty lyrics, telling the story of surrealistic and bizarre events that happened 'late last night'.
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Band's EvolutionThe release of "Late Last Night" marks the beginning of the band’s evolution from progressive rock to a more commercially-oriented, pop-rock sound.
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Line-up ChangeThe release of this song also coincided with a significant change in the band's line-up, which included adding Neil Finn (the younger brother of founding member Tim Finn) as a full-time member.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Late Last Night" was one of the first music videos directed by Australian film director Russell Mulcahy, who would later go on to direct the first video ever shown on MTV, "Video Killed the Radio Star".
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Song's LengthIt is a fairly short length song of 2 minutes and 48 seconds. Well liked by fans for its quick and punchy impact.
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Contribution of MembersIn "Late Last Night", Tim Finn's strong vocal contributions are evident and the track showcases the band's ability to marry obscure lyrics with catchy melodies.
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Recognition and PopularityDespite being over four decades old, "Late Last Night" remains a frequently-played song on New Zealand's and Australia's classic rock radio stations, testament to Split Enz's continued popularity.
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