The Nights

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About The Nights

"The Nights" is a song by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii. It features uncredited vocals by singer/songwriter Nicholas Furlong. On 1 December 2014, it was released as a digital download by PRMD Music and Universal Island on Avicii's The Days / Nights EP, then on 11 January 2015 in the United Kingdom. The song peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and number one on the UK Dance Chart. On 23 January 2015, Avicii released "The Nights (Avicii by Avicii)", his own remix of the song. The song appears on the UK version of Avicii's second studio album Stories (2015). 


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2014
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Hey, once upon a younger year
When all our shadows disappeared
The animals inside came out to play
Hey, when face to face with all our fears
Learned our lessons through the tears
Made memories we knew would never fade

One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away"
He took me in his arms, I heard him say,

"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."

He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me

When thunder clouds start pouring down
Light a fire they can't put out
Carve your name into those shinning stars
He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores.
Don't forsake this life of yours.
I'll guide you home no matter where you are."

One day my father—he told me,
"Son, don't let it slip away."
When I was just a kid I heard him say,

"When you get older
Your wild life will live for younger days
Think of me if ever you're afraid."

He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind
So live a life you will remember."
My father told me when I was just a child
These are the nights that never die
My father told me

These are the nights that never die
My father told me

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Avicii

Tim Bergling, (born 8 September 1989), known professionally as Avicii (pronounced ə-VEE-chee), is a Swedish DJ, remixer, model, and record producer. Avicii ranked No. 6 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2011, and ranked even higher coming at No. 3 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2012. more »

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Written by: Ash Pournouri, John William Feldmann, Jordan Matthew Suecof, Nicholas Michael Furlong, Tim Bergling, Gabe Benjamin

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Nights" is a song from the Swedish DJ and producer Avicii which was released as a digital download by PRMD Music and Universal Island on 1 December 2014.
Album Appearance
The song appears on Avicii's second studio album "Stories" and also on the EP "The Days / The Nights."
Chart Performance
"The Nights" reached number one on the UK Dance Chart and was a big hit globally, peaking within the top 10 in several countries including Australia, Austria, Germany, and Ireland.
Inspiration
Avicii drew inspiration for the song from a life advice that his father once gave him, which is reflected in the line "One day you'll leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember."
Music Video
The music video for "The Nights" was directed by Rory Kramer and features him doing risky stunts and living a carefree life, emphasizing Avicii's theme of living life to the fullest.
Lyric Interpretation
Many listeners interpret the lyrics as a reflection of Avicii's thoughts on his own mortality and legacy, given his struggles with health and mental wellbeing throughout his music career.
Song’s Theme
The song's theme is about embracing life and not fearing death, suggesting the approach Avicii tried to take in his life and career.
Collaboration
The song was developed in collaboration with songwriters Gabriel Benjamin, John Feldmann, Jordan Suecof, Nicholas Furlong, and Avicii himself.
Posthumous Recognition
Following Avicii's death in April 2018, the song returned to the charts worldwide, both as a tribute and a centuries-old symbol of the artist's legacy.
EA Sports Cover
"The Nights" was also featured in EA Sports game, FIFA 15, enhancing its popularity among the audiences.
Unofficial National Anthem
Due to its uplifting and inspiring message, the song has been hailed by several fans and music critiquers as an 'unofficial national anthem of youth around the world'.
Uses in Media
In addition to being featured in FIFA 15, the song also had a part in trailers for Disney film, Tomorrowland.

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