"This Is My Night" was written by Mic Murphy and David Frank and produced by Arif Mardin.
A variation of the song was used by HBO as its theme music for Next On bumpers and promos from May to November 1985 (as the centerpiece of the Make the Magic Shine campaign). It also appeared on the twelfth season of the drag competition series RuPaul's Drag Race, in a "lip sync battle" between contestants Widow Von'Du and Jan, while Khan served as a guest judge.
This Is My Night
Chaka Khan Lyrics
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It's time to wake up
The owners of the night are calling me
I'm ready and I'm willing
To pull out the happy feeling
Something special's in the air for me
The night is mine
An angel in my pocket, right?
Feels so right
This mirror's tellin' no lie
Gonna let this magic shine
[CHORUS]
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine
I feel like winning
i don't know the reason
Something telling me to let it ride
Got me rockin' and reeling
I don't know what the deal is
Something special I just can't describe
The night is mine
I'm gonna keep it just right
On my way to paradise
Feels so fine
Feels just like the first time
Gonna gonna let this magic shine
[CHORUS]
This is my night, this is my night, this is my night
The night is young, let it shine (come out)
This is, this is my night, this, this is my night!
This is my my my my my night, my my my...
This feels so right
This mirror's tellin' no lie
I'm gonna let this magic shine
Let it shine, let it shine
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine)
This is my night (my night)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine)
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine, oh)
My night, let it shine This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine on me, shine on me)
The song "This Is My Night" by Chaka Khan is a celebration of self-confidence, independence, and joy. The lyrics describe the singer getting ready for a night out, feeling excited and empowered by the prospect of enjoying herself on her own terms. She talks about feeling like a winner, even if she doesn't know why, and sensing that something special is in the air for her. She also mentions having an "angel in [her] pocket," which could be interpreted as a symbol of protection or guidance.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's determination to make the most of the night and let her "magic shine." She repeats the phrase "this is my night" as a mantra, declaring her ownership of the experience and her intention to enjoy every moment. The bridge of the song reinforces this idea, with the singer saying that the night is young and encouraging herself (and listeners) to let it shine.
Overall, "This Is My Night" is a song about embracing one's own power and finding joy and fulfillment in one's own company. It celebrates the freedom and excitement of going out alone or with a chosen few, and emphasizes the importance of self-love and self-expression.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm puttin' on my makeup
I am getting ready for a special occasion
It's time to wake up
The night is young and I am ready to enjoy it
The owners of the night are calling me
The opportunities of the night are waiting for me
I'm ready and I'm willing
I am eager and willing to have a good time
To pull out the happy feeling
I am ready to bring out my positive energy
Something special's in the air for me
I feel that there is something extraordinary waiting for me tonight
The night is mine
I am in control and I am going to make the most of this night
I'm gonna keep it just right
I am going to make sure everything goes smoothly
An angel in my pocket, right?
I feel like I have a good luck charm with me
Feels so right
Everything feels perfect
This mirror's tellin' no lie
I feel confident about my appearance
Gonna let this magic shine
I am going to let my positive energy and confidence light up the night
I feel like winning
I feel like I am going to achieve something great tonight
I don't know the reason
I don't know why, but I have a good feeling about tonight
Something telling me to let it ride
I feel like I should go with the flow and enjoy the night to the fullest
Got me rockin' and reeling
I feel energized and excited
Something special I just can't describe
There is something remarkable about tonight that is hard to put into words
On my way to paradise
I feel like I am on the path to something wonderful
Feels so fine
Everything feels amazing
Feels just like the first time
I feel like I am experiencing something new and thrilling
This is my night (tonight)
This night belongs to me and I am going to make it memorable
Let it shine, let it shine
I am going to let my positive energy and confidence shine through
Lyrics ยฉ CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID MARTIN FRANK, MICHAEL AUSTIN MURPHY
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I'm puttin' on my makeup
It's time to wake up
The owners of the night are calling me
I'm ready and I'm willing
To pull out the happy feeling
Something special's in the air for me
The night is mine
I'm gonna keep it just right
An angel in my pocket, right?
Feels so right
This mirror's tellin' no lie
Gonna let this magic shine
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine
I feel like winning
i don't know the reason
Something telling me to let it ride
Got me rockin' and reeling
I don't know what the deal is
Something special I just can't describe
The night is mine
I'm gonna keep it just right
On my way to paradise
Feels so fine
Feels just like the first time
Gonna gonna let this magic shine
This is my night, this is my night, this is my night
The night is young, let it shine (come out)
This is, this is my night, this, this is my night!
This is my my my my my night, my my my...
This feels so right
This mirror's tellin' no lie
I'm gonna let this magic shine
Let it shine, let it shine
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine)
This is my night (my night)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine)
This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine, oh)
My night, let it shine This is my night (tonight)
I'm gonna do it just right
I'm gonna let this magic shine (let it shine on me, shine on me)
Shaby 28
Widow's soul infused with Chaka Khan's. ๐
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One of the most impactful moments in drag race herstory
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All about the channeling ๐ฅ
Gary Carr
RHINO
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1984
Gary Carr
Chaka Khan Love The 1984
tmjw69
So happy to see that the performance on Drag Race sparked some interest in this song. It did well back in 84 but not as good as I hoped at the time. Especially being the second single from the I Feel For You album which had done very well for Chaka. This song is one of my favs and brings back so many good times with my friends.
Gary Carr
Chaka Khan I Feel For You 1984
Gary Carr
1984
Gary Carr
Chaka Khan This Is My Night ๐ 1984