Tonight May Have to Last Me All My Life
The Avalanches Lyrics
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Tonight, tonight, tonight
The song "Tonight May Have to Last Me All My Life" by The Avalanches is a reflective piece about the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living in the present moment. The lyrics captures the fear of missing out on the joy of living, making this moment count, and never having the opportunity to experience beauty again. It is a melancholy song that speaks to the human condition of wanting to hold onto something magical for all time, but knowing that it is impossible.
The song’s melody is softened by the use of smooth vocals, layered with delicate instrumentation, and the lyrics create an emotional punch that makes us reflect on how precious each moment is. The line “Tonight may have to last me all my life” is a poignant reminder that life goes by in a flash and to fully appreciate it while you can.
Overall, "Tonight May Have to Last Me All My Life" is a beautiful metaphor about seizing the day and cherishing every moment. It's a reminder that we cannot pause time or make it last, but we can choose to live life as fully as possible and make every moment meaningful.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight may have to last me all my life,
This evening may have to be enough to sustain me for the remainder of my existence.
Tonight, tonight, tonight
Repeating the word 'tonight' emphasizes the importance of this particular evening.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Royalty Network, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEBELAH L MORGAN, GILOH P MORGAN, ROBERT CHATER, DARREN SELTMANN, DONALD BORZAGE, JOHNNY MERCER
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@erinblackirish
Rest In Paradise, MF DOOM. One of the best to ever do it.
@JanusLi
He wasn't supposed to die NEVER
Or at least til after I was gone 😡🤬😞
@JanusLi
Love this nigga
@rodregodinero5654
@no show it's ok bruh, him and jesus are spitting rhymes together now🙏🏽❤👑
@JanusLi
@Rodrego Dinero heyzeus ain't got shit on DOOM🍻
@rodregodinero5654
@no show 🤣 I dont know I've never heard him rap, but I bet him and mf doom have one of the best songs being played throughout heaven👑
@the42project_II
It’s so sad to hear MF DOOM for the last time... this was probably one of, if not his last gift to us... May he finally Rest In Peace, a toast to the Masked Villain!
@dotConcept
It'd be dope to even hear another Metal Fingers tape, you know.
@the42project_II
@dotConcept Definitely, but alas we may never hear another doom feature or track... unless another artist has something they have yet to release, but I can’t imagine many are holding out. Though we may get unreleased music surface, but the chances are still slim and who knows when.
@rerunthedj
There will be more. This remix was recorded years ago. The Avalanches have talking about reissuing Since I Left You w/ this DOOM remix and others since before Wildflower was even mentioned. When I heard it I thought his Frankie Sinatra verse may have been pulled from the remix that they had spoken of.