Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

Genesis

About Tonight, Tonight, Tonight

"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" is the second track on the 1986 album Invisible Touch by Genesis, released on 23 March 1987 as the fourth single from the album. It peaked at No. 3 in the US and No. 18 in the UK. The working title was "Monkey, Zulu". The single included an edited version (at 4:32) and the first part of "Domino" ("In the Glow of the Night") as the B-side. A new edit of the single version was released on the 1999 compilation Turn It On Again: The Hits (as well as its "sequel" The Tour Edition) and later on The Platinum Collection. This revised edit features a different cross fade and different edit points as compared to the original 1987 edit version. Some singles that included the full version of the song included the second part of "Domino" ("The Last Domino") as the B-side. Other releases contained the song "Paperlate" and a 12" remix of "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight". The full live version from the Live at Wembley Stadium video was included as a B-side on the "Tell Me Why" CD single. 


Year:
1986
8:53
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I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey
But it's alright
Like a load on your back that you can't see
Oh, but it's alright
Try to shake it loose, cut it free
Just let it go, just get it away from me, oh

'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight,oh
I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

I'm going down, going down like a monkey
Ooh, but it's alright
Try to pick yourself up
Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round
But just get it away from me, oh

Because tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
We're gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

I got some money in my pocket
About ready to burn
I don't remember where I got it 
I gotta get it to you
So please answer the phone 
'Cause I keep calling but you're never home
What am I gonna do

Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

You keep telling me I've got everything
You say I've got everything I want
You keep telling me you're gonna help me 
You're gonna help me, but you don't
But now I'm in too deep
You see it's got me so that I just can't sleep
Ooh, get me out of here, please get me out of here
Just help me, I'll do anything, anything
If you'll just help me get out of here

I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey 
Ooh, but it's alright
It's like a load on your back that you can't see
Ooh, don't you know that it's alright
Just try to shake it loose, cut it free 
Let it go, but just get it away from me, oh

'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
Maybe we'll make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

Please get me out of here
Just someone get me out of here
Just help me I'll do anything, anything
If you'll just help get me out of here

Tonight, oh, I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

Yes, tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
Yes, I'm gonna make it right 
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

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Genesis

Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently consists of its three longest-tenured members - Tony Banks (keyboards) and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar), who were founder members; and Phil Collins (vocals, drums), who first joined in 1970. Past members Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Steve Hackett (guitar) and Anthony Phillips (guitar), also played major roles in the band in its early years. Genesis are among the top 30 highest-selling recording artists of all time, with approximately 150 million albums sold worldwide. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL RUTHERFORD, PHIL COLLINS, TONY BANKS

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Band Information
"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" is a song by the rock band "Genesis". The band was active starting in 1967, and the song comes from near the end of the band's original run.
Album Release
The song is from the 1986 album "Invisible Touch", which is the band's thirteenth studio album and it was their best-selling album.
Chart Success
"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" was successful both in the UK and the US. It peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Noteworthy Artist
Phil Collins, the vocalist for "Genesis" during this period, is a significant figure in music. He began a successful solo career while still in "Genesis", won several Grammy awards, and is known for his distinctive drumming style as well.
Beer Commercial Success
Interestingly, the song was used in a popular beer commercial in the US, specifically for Michelob beer. It was the Michelob advert that helped the song climb high on the American charts.
Extended Version
There is an extended version of "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" which lasts over eight minutes, allowing the band to demonstrate their musicianship.
Song Theme
The lyrics discuss someone trying to escape an addiction, which is different than the love songs typically found on the radio. The song can be seen as a statement on the difficulties some people face in life.
Concert Staples
"Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" along with other tracks from the "Invisible Touch" album became staples of the band's live concerts, and continued to be played long after the album was released.
Unusual Arrangement
In terms of the structure, the song is unusual as it starts with a long instrumental section and does not get to the chorus until around three minutes into the song. This is against most conventional pop-song structures.
Featured Instruments
The song heavily features the use of the drum machine and synthesizer, reflecting the popular music production techniques of the 1980s.

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