Thrills in the Night
Kiss
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Early morning, as she wakes from her sleep 9 to 5 is the day that she'll keep Ties her hair up and her blouse buttoned tight Gets her work done as she waits for the night... All the people, tell me what would they say If they knew her, how she hides it away Locked inside, there's the start of a flame And the feelings that she never will tame Ooh as she's walking around like a mystery Ooh there's a woman that nobody sees livin' inside [Chorus:] Thrills in the night, far from the light, passion taking over Prices she pays, all through the days, no on really knows her In the evening when she takes to the street She goes hunting with a body in heat And desires she's kept hidden inside make her tingle And she knows why she lies Ooh as she's walking around like a mystery Ooh there's a woman that nobody sees living inside Thrills in the night, far from the light, passion taking over Prices she pays, all through the days, no on really knows her Thrills in the night, far from the light, passion taking over Prices she pays, all through the days, no on really knows her See the stranger that she's pushing away As she dresses for the start of a day And desires she's kept hidden inside make her tingle Yeah she knows why she lies Thrills in the night, far from the light, passion taking over Prices she pays, all through the days, no on really knows her
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Written by: JEAN BEAUVOIR, PAUL STANLEY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Production"Thrills in the Night" is a song by American rock band, Kiss. It was released on November 18, 1984, as part of the band's 12th studio album, "Animalize."
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Songwriting CreditGene Simmons and Paul Stanley, founding members of Kiss, didn't write the song. Instead, the songwriting credits went to Jean Beauvoir and Paul Stanley.
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Music VideoThe song was accompanied by a music video that depicted the life of a woman who worked an ordinary job by day but was a thrilling performer by night. It captured the dual nature of the song's meaning.
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Chart Performance"Thrills in the Night" reached number 65 on the American Billboard Hot 100, but it didn't perform as well on international charts.
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Live PerformancesDespite not being a chart-topper, "Thrills in the Night" became a fan favorite and was often included in the band's setlist during their Animalize Tour.
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Jean BeauvoirThe co-writer, Jean Beauvoir, would later go on to become a successful solo artist himself. He had previously worked with Kiss members on other projects.
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Shift in Style"Thrills in the Night" represented a shift towards more mainstream, pop-oriented rock for Kiss. It was a noticeable departure from the band's earlier, harder sound.
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Mark St. JohnNotably, "Thrills in the Night" was one of the last Kiss songs to feature Mark St. John on guitar. He left the band shortly after the release of "Animalize."
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Backing VocalsJean Beauvoir not only co-wrote the song but also provided backing vocals for the track. This dual contribution gives him a significant role in the creation of "Thrills in the Night."
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Cultural ImpactThanks to its engaging video and catchy melody, "Thrills in the Night" remains one of the more well-known songs from the "Animalize" album even today.
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