Goodnight
John Mellencamp, John Cougar
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It's rainin' on me Watch the cab drive you away I see the night bein' eatin' up By just another day I guess I'd better accept That we just didn't have a lot to say Except goodnight I guess it's goodnight The city workers Cleanin' up the streets An old man wrapped in rags and newspaper Lies asleep on the corner of the street Whatever we had Lies in a heap at your feet Goodnight I guess it's goodnight A crowd of people, aw shit
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Written by: JOHN MELLENCAMP
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12 facts about this song
Release Year"Goodnight" is a song by American musician John Mellencamp that was released in 1992.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in his 14th studio album "Whenever We Wanted".
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Lyric Content"Goodnight" is a powerful, emotional song with lyrics that narrate the heartbreak of parting ways, particularly at night.
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GenreThe songs in the "Whenever We Wanted" album, including "Goodnight", are within the heartland rock and hard rock genres.
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Co-written SongLike all songs in the "Whenever We Wanted" album, "Goodnight" was co-written by John Mellencamp and his long-term collaborator George Green.
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Music StyleThe song falls under folk rock style, classifying it as music that mixes elements of folk and rock music.
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Chart PerformanceThe song wasn't released as a single and thus, didn't chart on Billboard ratings.
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Unique FeatureIt's one of the two songs in the "Whenever We Wanted" album that he prefaced with a spoken word intro, creating a captivating and immersive musical experience for listeners.
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ImpactAlthough it wasn't a chart-topper, it is still highly regarded by Mellencamp's fanbase due to the way it lyrically captures raw and relatable emotions.
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Live PerformancesMellencamp has performed "Goodnight" at several live concerts, providing a more distinct folk/rock blend in his live performances as compared to the studio record.
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OutlookThe track presents an introspective outlook, symbolizing an ending or a farewell that is implicit in the process of saying goodnight.
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ContributionsThis song, along with the rest in the "Whenever We Wanted" album, helped solidify Mellencamp's place in the heartland rock genre.
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