Tonight
The Big Pink
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Tonight, you take a part of my life Tonight, you take a part of my life Only lovers are left alive Only lovers are on my side Wasted days and wasted nights 'Cause my dreams just slowly die Stand by me, stand by my side Change your low and make it mine With your arms around me, I'm satisfied Take me to your music, I'm calm inside Tonight, you take a part of my life Tonight, you take a part of my life Take that train, forget the world Find those girls ar made of gold I've done a lot of things and none went wrong Please forgive me, before I'm gone Tonight, you take a part of my life Tonight, you take a part of my life Tonight, you take a part of my life Tonight, you take a part of my life Tonight, you take a part of my life Tonight, you take a part of my life
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Written by: FIONA SHEREE KERNAGHAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Tonight" is a song by the British band The Big Pink, composed of multi-instrumentalist Robbie Furze and keyboardist/vocalist Milo Cordell. The song was a part of their debut album "A Brief History of Love".
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Album SuccessThe album "A Brief History of Love," which contained "Tonight," was well received by music critics and audience, it led to them winning the NME's Philip Hall Radar Award for best new act in 2009.
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Song MeaningAlthough the band members never publicly explained the meaning behind "Tonight," it is widely believed to be about the anticipation and emotions linked to a romantic encounter taking place later in the evening.
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Electronic ElementsFurze and Cordell incorporated electronic elements and synthesizers into "Tonight," a characteristic of The Big Pink's sound. Their music is influenced by various genres including shoegaze, noise pop, and electro-rock.
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Use in Media"Tonight" has been used in various television series including the American supernatural drama "The Vampire Diaries," indicating its appeal in audio-visual media.
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Band Name OriginThe Big Pink got their name from "Music From Big Pink," an album by the Band. It's interesting to note the inspiration behind the band's name, given their unique musical style and the legacy of the Band.
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Personal ConnectionBefore starting The Big Pink, Milo Cordell ran the record label Merok Records, which released albums by titans of the indie music scene, like Klaxons and the Teenagers. This connection has helped The Big Pink achieve recognition both within and beyond the indie scene.
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Band DisruptionDespite the success with "Tonight" and other songs, in 2013, Milo Cordell announced his departure from the band. However, Robbie Furze continued to keep The Big Pink alive with different band members.
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Co-Creation"Tonight" is written by both members of The Big Pink, Robbie Furze and Milo Cordell. This is customary for most of their songs, which often reflect a collaborative process.
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Critical AcclaimThe Big Pink's experimental sound design has earned them rave reviews and "Tonight" was no exception. Their bold use of electronic elements and emotional vocals struck a chord with music critics. Also, their live performances have been praised for their energy and unique interpretation of their studio recordings.
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