Tonight
Tonight

David Bowie - Tonight Lyrics

Picture this: David Bowie channeling Romeo in a surreal, twilight zone. Our space oddity finds his love turning blue—literally—and vows to stay by her side till the bitter end. He’s not just singing sweet nothings; he’s promising cosmic devotion, even… Read more

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Nov 13, 1995
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Tonight Lyrics

I saw my baby
She was turning blue
I knew that soon, her
Young life was through
And so I got down on my knees
Down by her bed
And these are the words
To her I said

Everything will be alright tonight
Everything will be alright tonight

No one moves
No one talks
No one thinks
No one walks tonight

Everyone will be alright tonight
Everyone will be alright tonight

No one moves
No one talks
No one thinks
No one walks tonight
Tonight

I am gonna love her till the end
I am gonna love her till the end
I will love her till I die
I will see her in the sky
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight

Writer(s): James Osterberg, David Bowie
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Tonight?

Picture this: David Bowie channeling Romeo in a surreal, twilight zone. Our space oddity finds his love turning blue—literally—and vows to stay by her side till the bitter end. He’s not just singing sweet nothings; he’s promising cosmic devotion, even when silence and stillness consume the world. Bowie wraps grief in a glittery blanket, reassuring us that while everything might be falling apart tonight, love somehow keeps it all together. And as he pledges to reunite with her in the great starry beyond, one can't help but think of emo Shakespearean sonnets topped with a sprinkle of stardust. #CosmicLove #EternalDevotion #EmoBowie

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally wrote the song 'Tonight'?

    'Tonight' was originally written by David Bowie and Iggy Pop. It first appeared on Iggy Pop's second solo studio album, Lust for Life (1977).

  2. Which artists performed the duet version of 'Tonight'?

    David Bowie performed the duet version of 'Tonight' with Tina Turner for his sixteenth studio album, also titled Tonight, released in 1984.

  3. Why did David Bowie remove the spoken-word introduction from his version of 'Tonight'?

    David Bowie removed the original spoken-word introduction because he regarded it as an idiosyncrasy of Iggy Pop that did not match his own personal vocabulary. He also didn't want to inflict that part on Tina Turner.

  4. What genre influences can be found in Bowie's version of 'Tonight'?

    Bowie's version of 'Tonight' features reggae influences and includes a repeated sample from Aretha Franklin's rendition of 'Spanish Harlem.'

  5. How did Bowie's version of 'Tonight' perform on the charts?

    'Tonight,' when released as a single, reached No. 53 on both the UK Singles Chart and the Billboard Hot 100.

  6. Was there a live performance of Bowie's duet with Tina Turner?

    Yes, David Bowie performed 'Tonight' live with Tina Turner at her concert on March 23, 1985, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. This live version was included on Turner's live album Tina Live in Europe and released as a single in late 1988.

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