The World Tonight
Paul McCartney
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I saw you sitting at the center of a circle Everybody Everybody wanted something from you I saw you sitting there I saw you swaying to the rhythm of the music Caught you playing Caught you praying to the voice inside you I saw you swaying there I don't care what you want to be I go back so far, I'm in front of me It doesn't matter what they say They're giving the game away hey hey I can see the world tonight Look into the future See it in a different light I can see the world tonight I heard you listening to a secret conversation You were crying You were trying not to let them hear you I heard you listening in Never mind what they want to do You got a right, to your point of view It doesn't matter what they say They're giving the game away hey hey I can see the world tonight Look into the future See it in a different light I can see the world tonight I saw you hiding from a flock of paparazzi You were hoping You were hoping that the ground would swallow you I saw you hiding there I don't care what you want to be I go back so far, I'm in front of me It doesn't matter what they say They're giving the game away I can see the world tonight Look into the future See it in a different light I can see the world tonight Look into the future I can see the world tonight See it in a different light I can see the world tonight I can see the world tonight
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Written by: Paul McCartney
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10 facts about this song
Release and Reception"The World Tonight" is a single by Paul McCartney from his 1997 album "Flaming Pie". The song reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. It was well-received among critics and the general public.
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Song CompositionAccording to the ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers), "The World Tonight" has a duration of 4 minutes and 5 seconds. The pop rock song was composed solely by McCartney, showcasing his unmatched songwriting skills.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song, featuring McCartney playing guitar and singing in a rustic setting. Interestingly, the video was directed by Geoff Wonfor and Aubrey Powell, who had previously worked with McCartney on "The Beatles Anthology" project.
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CollaboratorsOn "The World Tonight," McCartney worked with several collaborators, including Jeff Lynne (Electric Light Orchestra frontman) who played guitar and sang backing vocals, and McCartney's son, James McCartney, who provided additional guitar.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "The World Tonight" was not a major hit, McCartney performed the song live during his 1997 world tour, which was his first outing after releasing the "Flaming Pie" album. However, it hasn’t been a standard in his set-list for his more recent tours.
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Song MeaningWhile not expressly political, "The World Tonight" does touch upon aspects of the modern world, discussing its complications and the heartening notion of one's inner world providing comfort and a sense of belonging amidst chaos.
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Recording ProcessPaul McCartney started recording "The World Tonight" at his home studio in Sussex in February 1995 but didn’t finish it until September, 1996. He then remixed it in New York City to reach the final version we know today.
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Chart PerformanceBesides its moderate success in the U.K. and the U.S., "The World Tonight" also charted in several other countries. In Canada for example, it reached the top 40.
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Critical PerformanceDespite not being a commercially huge hit, "The World Tonight" garnered positive reviews from music critics, praising McCartney's ability to fuse traditional and modern pop elements. This validated the artist's lasting relevance in the music scene.
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Album Success"The World Tonight" contributed to the overall success of McCartney's album "Flaming Pie," which peaked at No. 2 on both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200, showcasing McCartney's ability to consistently produce chart-topping music, even decades into his career.
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