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When the Night Falls
Chromeo/Solange Lyrics
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You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers you still
I'm searching for a good time
In a city where there's nobody else around
And I know it's been a little while
Now we've had our share of ups and downs
In the years I came through your town
But let's put it all to rest
And just have a night of one on one
When the conversation has begun
Put your head on my chest
There's something about you, girl
And it's rather strange
I wanna come back to you, girl
And make another flame
When the night falls, oh yeah
You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers you still
Well you probably think I'm a fast-talking romantic
With a highfalutin' ways
But it's all about the impression you made
On the first time I met you
That stayed with me for days
And now I want that feeling back
But I'm not sure where to get it
But you have the answer to that
And you say it's nothing but fun and games
But over the phone it's not the same
So let's try to cross paths
There's something about you, girl
And it's rather strange
I wanna come back to you, girl
And make another flame
When the night falls, oh yeah
You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers you still
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, yeah
When the night falls, oh yeah
You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers
Hope that she remembers you still
In "When the Night Falls," Chromeo and Solange create a song about rekindling a romance. It begins with a sense of anticipation, as the chorus repeats the line, "when the night falls, oh yeah / you can tell by the way that you feel / make the right calls, oh yeah / and just hope that she remembers you still." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer seeks to reignite a relationship that has fallen by the wayside.
The lyrics describe a sense of longing and uncertainty. The singer searches for a good time in a city where there seems to be nobody else around, and is drawn to a particular person whose number is the only one he has. Despite a rocky history, the singer seeks to smooth things over and enjoy a night of conversation and intimacy. The song culminates in a repetition of the chorus, standing in for the singer's hopes that the effort will be worth it and that the other person will remember him.
At its core, "When the Night Falls" is a song about the fleeting nature of relationships and the importance of making the most of the time we have with the people we care about. The lyrics capture the sense of anticipation, excitement, and longing that comes with rekindling an old flame, and offer a reminder that sometimes we need to put in the work to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night falls, oh yeah
As the darkness arrives, you can sense the change in the air.
You can tell by the way that you feel
Your emotions and instincts will guide you through the night.
Make the right calls, oh yeah
Make the right decisions tonight as you navigate through the darkness.
And just hope that she remembers you still
Hope that the person you've been thinking about still has you on their mind.
I'm searching for a good time
I'm looking for an enjoyable experience tonight.
In a city where there's nobody else around
I'm alone in an empty city, seeking adventure and companionship.
And I know it's been a little while
It's been a while since we've last spoken or seen each other.
But your number is the only one I found
Yours is the only number I have, and I want to call you to reconnect.
Now we've had our share of ups and downs
We've had our share of good times and bad in the past.
In the years I came through your town
During my travels, I've visited your city multiple times.
But let's put it all to rest
Let's leave our past conflicts behind us.
And just have a night of one on one
Let's spend some quality time together tonight, just the two of us.
When the conversation has begun
Once we start talking, I want to keep the conversation going all night.
Put your head on my chest
I want to hold you close and make you feel safe and comfortable.
There's something about you, girl
I'm drawn to you in a way I can't explain.
And it's rather strange
I can't quite put my finger on what it is, but it's unusual.
I wanna come back to you, girl
I want to be with you again.
And make another flame
I want to reignite the passion and chemistry between us.
Well you probably think I'm a fast-talking romantic
You might assume I'm smooth-talking or overly romantic.
With a highfalutin' ways
You might think I have an arrogant or pretentious attitude.
But it's all about the impression you made
It's really all about the impact you had on me.
On the first time I met you
When we first met, I was struck by your presence.
That stayed with me for days
Your memory lingered with me for days afterward.
And now I want that feeling back
I want to experience those same emotions and sensations again.
But I'm not sure where to get it
I'm not certain how to recreate that experience or feeling.
But you have the answer to that
I believe you might be the key to rediscovering that sensation.
And you say it's nothing but fun and games
You might describe our past interactions as just casual and light-hearted.
But over the phone it's not the same
It's not easy to recapture those same emotions over the phone.
So let's try to cross paths
Let's make an effort to see each other in person again.
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization of emotions, expressing pleasure or excitement.
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, yeah
Continuation vocalization expressing pleasure or excitement.
Hope that she remembers you still
I'm holding onto hope that you still think of me and want to see me tonight.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Macklovitch, Patrick Gemayel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LnPPersonified
I think it's kind of amazing how they have three minutes and twenty seconds of insanity that then turns into a coherent story at the end, with a really touching message and a happy ending. Props not only to Chromeo, but to whoever came up with the idea. Well done!
@EdBoonSucks
Yeah, and the 'touching message' was; "If you get multiple girls pregnant, have your wingman raise them."
@IlyaSpektor
Credit goes to Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert - they direct a lot of insanely creative videos, like Turn Down For What by DJ Snake
@jameswest360
They just won best directors, best movie, screenplay, actress, supporting actor, supporting actress for their movie
@PandaBoyrwarrr
If your kids ever tell you how babies are made, tell them it's all because of Chromeo
@charlesbrooks772
This music takes me back to the 80's. It even sounds like they are using the drum machines and synthesizers that were used on a lot of the dance tracks in the 80's. A good mixture of funk, r&b, and pop. This is some good stuff!!
@youngangel3926
Yup
@Nico93106
They're using them i guess. Watch the video they made for future music magazine, you'll have a glimpse of their studio, it is fill with vintage gears.
@louisjames1062
They use only 80s gear, watch their studio videos, even the pc is pentium 2. It's all made by them on 80s gear. Band are hugely underrated
@ototurmanidze5578
Charles Brooks firstly when I saw a short clip and photos in google I thought it was old or retro movie