A Lonely Night
The Weeknd
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Gangster, yeah, yeah Hey, na-na-na-na-na-na, hey Why would you wanna bring somethin' between us There's nothin' between us, oh, ay Why would you wanna use a life to keep us To keep us together, uh, oh-oh Better when we're both apart, better when we're both apart We're no good for each other, no good for each other Better when we're both apart, better when we're both apart We're no good for each other A lonely night, baby girl I loved you on a lonely night, oh It was the only time and if I led you on then I apologize, oh How can I make you rethink your decision? Unruly decision, oh Hey, what's gonna make you rethink your position? I know your intentions, oh-oh Better when we're both apart, better when we're both apart We're no good for each other, no good for each other Better when we're both apart, better when we're both apart We're no good for each other A lonely night, baby girl I loved you on a lonely night, oh It was the only time and if I led you on then I apologize, oh Better when we're both apart, better when we're both apart We're no good for each other, no good for each other Better when we're both apart, better when we're both apart We're no good for each other A lonely night, baby girl I loved you on a lonely night, hey It was the only time and if I led you on then I apologize, oh A lonely night, baby girl I loved you on a lonely night, oh It was the only time and if I led you on then I apologize, oh Baby girl I loved you Know I loved you Know I loved you Baby, na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na, ay
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Written by: Abel Tesfaye
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Album Details"A Lonely Night" is a track from The Weeknd's third studio album "Starboy," released in 2016.
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GenreThe song falls under the genres of R&B, pop, and disco.
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Musical Influence"A Lonely Night" exhibits noticeable influences from 80s pop music, especially from Michael Jackson.
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LyricsThe lyrics depict The Weeknd wrestling with the decision of whether or not to pursue a relationship with a woman, despite knowing that it would likely result in heartbreak.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised The Weeknd's vocal versatility and the impressive production on "A Lonely Night."
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Song Context"A Lonely Night" is the ninth track on the album, directly following the song "Secrets."
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Song CompositionThe song uses syncopated rhythms and groovy baseline reminiscent of disco music.
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CollaborationThe track was produced by long-time collaborators Max Martin, Peter Svensson, and Ali Payami, along with The Weeknd himself.
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PerformanceEven though it wasn't released as a single, "A Lonely Night" reached number 69 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart following the album's release due to online streaming.
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Influential RecordThe entire "Starboy" album, including "A Lonely Night," marked a shift in The Weeknd's musical style, incorporating more pop and house elements compared to his earlier work.
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Album's Success"Starboy" won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album, highlighting the critical success of the album, inclusive of tracks like "A Lonely Night."
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Song InspirationAlthough no direct inspiration for 'A Lonely Night' is identified, the overall album theme revolves around fame's dual nature - alluring yet destructive.
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InstrumentationThe song features plucky guitar riffs and sharp percussion, adding a danceable element to the track.
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SongwritingThe songwriting credits for "A Lonely Night" include The Weeknd, Max Martin, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami, Savan Kotecha and Ahmad Balshe.
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of "A Lonely Night" might imply that The Weeknd was questioning his approach to love and relationships at that point in his life.
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