Sunglasses at Night

Corey Hart

About Sunglasses at Night

"Sunglasses at Night" is a song by Canadian singer Corey Hart. It was released on January 21, 1984 as the first single from his debut album, 1983's First Offense, and became a hit single in the United States, officially rising to number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week that ended on September 1, 1984. The song combines an unflagging synthesizer hook, characteristic arpeggio, rock guitar and cryptic lyrics. AllMusic has since described it as "an instant classic with its distinctive melody and catchy chorus". According to co-producer Phil Chapman, the recording sessions for the album took place in a studio whose air conditioning/heating vents were directly above the mixing console. Air from the vents blew directly into the faces of the control room personnel, so they often wore sunglasses to protect their eyes. Hart, working on a new song, began to improvise lyrics that included the line "I wear my sunglasses at night." 


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1994
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I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can so I can
Watch you weave then breathe your story lines
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can so I can
Keep track of the visions in my eyes

While she's deceiving me
It cuts my security (has)
She got control of me
I turn to her and say

Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades, oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades, oh no
I can't believe it
'Cause you got it made with the guy in shades, oh no

And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can so I can
Forget my name while you collect your claim
And I wear my sunglasses at night
So I can so I can
See the light that's right before my eyes

While she's deceiving me
She cuts my security
She got control of me
I turn to her and say

Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades, oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades, oh no
I can't believe it
'Cause you got it made with the guy in shades, oh no

She's deceiving me
It cuts my security (has)
She got control of me
I turn to her and say

Don't switch the blade on the guy in shades oh no
Don't masquerade with the guy in shades, oh no
I can't believe it
Don't be afraid of the guy in shades, oh no
It can't escape you
'Cause you got it made with the guy in shades, oh no

I say
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I say it to you now
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night
I cry to you
I wear my sunglasses at night
I wear my sunglasses at night

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Corey Hart

Corey Mitchell Hart (born May 31, 1962) is a Canadian musician, best known for such hit singles "Sunglasses at Night" and "Never Surrender". He has sold over 16 million records worldwide and scored nine consecutive US Billboard Top 40 hits. In Canada Hart has amassed 30 Top 40 hits, including 11 in the Top 10, over the course of his nearly 30 years in the music industry. Nominated for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1984, Hart is also a multiple Juno award nominee and winner in Canada. He has also been honored by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN). more »

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Written by: Corey Hart

Lyrics © UNIDISC MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Sunglasses at Night" by Corey Hart was released on January 21, 1984.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it one of Hart's most successful singles.
Canadian Success
Born in Montreal, Canada, Corey Hart achieved major success in his home country with "Sunglasses at Night." The song reached number 24 on the RPM 100 chart in Canada.
Debut Album
The track is included in Hart's debut album "First Offense". The record was certified Triple Platinum in Canada and Gold in the United States.
Music Video
The music video for "Sunglasses at Night" was directed by Rob Quartly and it became hugely popular on MTV, helping to raise Corey Hart’s profile.
Song Meaning
Corey Hart has described the song as a kind of adolescent rebellion anthem, with the sunglasses serving as a metaphor for blocking out certain undesirable realities.
Cultural Impact
The song has been featured in several movies and TV shows, including the series "Stranger Things" and the film "Baby Driver."
Cover Versions
Many artists have covered "Sunglasses at Night," including The Protomen and Tiga, showing the song's ongoing influence and popularity.
Achievements
"Sunglasses at Night" earned Hart a Juno Award nomination in Canada in 1984 for Single of the Year.
Synthwave Classic
With its heavy use of synthesizers, the song is considered a classic of the synthwave genre, a style of music that was popular in the 1980s and has since seen a resurgence in popularity.
Song Writing
Corey Hart wrote "Sunglasses At Night" himself, showcasing his skills as both a singer and songwriter.
Unexpected Success
Despite its large success, Corey Hart reportedly wrote the song in less than half an hour, reflecting on how little he knew about his future hit.

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