Tonight Tonight
Genesis Lyrics


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I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey
But it's alright
Like a load on your back that you can't see
Oh, but it's alright
Try to shake it loose, cut it free
Just let it go, just get it away from me, oh

'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight,oh
I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

I'm going down, going down like a monkey
Ooh, but it's alright
Try to pick yourself up
Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round
But just get it away from me, oh

Because tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
We're gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

I got some money in my pocket
About ready to burn
I don't remember where I got it
I gotta get it to you
So please answer the phone
'Cause I keep calling but you're never home
What am I gonna do

Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

You keep telling me I've got everything
You say I've got everything I want
You keep telling me you're gonna help me
You're gonna help me, but you don't
But now I'm in too deep
You see it's got me so that I just can't sleep
Ooh, get me out of here, please get me out of here
Just help me, I'll do anything, anything
If you'll just help me get out of here

I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey
Ooh, but it's alright
It's like a load on your back that you can't see
Ooh, don't you know that it's alright
Just try to shake it loose, cut it free
Let it go, but just get it away from me, oh

'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
Maybe we'll make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

Please get me out of here
Just someone get me out of here
Just help me I'll do anything, anything
If you'll just help get me out of here

Tonight, oh, I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

Yes, tonight, tonight, tonight, oh




Yes, I'm gonna make it right
Tonight, tonight, tonight, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Genesis's song Tonight Tonight convey a sense of desperation and a search for redemption. The repeated phrase "tonight, tonight, tonight" highlights the urgency of the singer's plea to make things right. The opening lines, "I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey, But it's alright," suggest the singer feels burdened and weighed down. Despite this, the phrase "it's alright" is repeated throughout the song, perhaps indicating the singer's attempt to convince both themselves and others that everything is fine.


The imagery of a "load on your back that you can't see" further emphasizes the idea of a hidden burden. The singer recognizes that they need to "shake it loose, cut it free," yet there is a sense that this is not entirely within their control. The mention of money that the singer needs to get to someone else adds to their sense of urgency, and the repeated line "just get me out of here" serves as a plea for help.


Overall, the lyrics to "Tonight Tonight" convey a sense of frustration, desperation, and a desire for a fresh start.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm coming down, coming down like a monkey
I feel like I am falling hard and fast, like a monkey falling from a tree.


But it's alright
I'm not too worried about it, I know things will be okay eventually.


Like a load on your back that you can't see
It's like carrying a heavy burden that's invisible to everyone else.


Oh, but it's alright
But despite that, I still have hope and faith that everything will turn out alright.


Try to shake it loose, cut it free
I'm trying hard to let go of this burden and free myself from it.


Just let it go, just get it away from me, oh
I just need to get rid of this burden and move on.


'Cause tonight, tonight, tonight, oh
This night feels like a turning point for me, a chance to make things right.


I'm gonna make it right
I'm determined to make everything right tonight.


I'm going down, going down like a monkey
I feel like I'm losing control and slipping downward, like a monkey falling.


Try to pick yourself up
I'm doing my best to pick myself up and keep moving forward.


Carry that weight that you can't see
I'm taking on a heavy burden that no one else can see, but I'm trying to shoulder it anyway.


But don't you know it's alright
But I'm telling myself that it's going to be okay, even though it's hard right now.


It's like a helter skelter
It feels like I'm on a chaotic ride, spinning and falling in unpredictable ways.


Going down and down, round and round
This chaos and instability feels like it keeps getting worse and more overwhelming.


I got some money in my pocket
I have some resources at my disposal that I want to use to fix things.


About ready to burn
I'm eager to spend or use these resources to change my situation.


I don't remember where I got it
The source of my resources and ability to change things is unclear or forgotten.


I gotta get it to you
I need to use these resources to make things right between us.


So please answer the phone
I keep trying to contact you and get through to you, but you're not responding.


'Cause I keep calling but you're never home
I'm feeling frustrated that I can't seem to connect with you or get a response from you.


What am I gonna do
I'm at a loss for what else to try or how to solve the problem of our disconnect.


You keep telling me I've got everything
You've been telling me that I have everything I need to succeed or fix things, but I don't believe you.


You say I've got everything I want
You think I'm already living the life I want, but I feel like something is still missing.


You keep telling me you're gonna help me
You've promised me that you'll help me though this difficult time, but I'm not sure if I believe you.


You're gonna help me, but you don't
I feel let down and disappointed that you haven't followed through on your promise to help me.


But now I'm in too deep
My problems have become more complex and difficult to solve than I anticipated.


You see it's got me so that I just can't sleep
I'm so stressed and anxious about my problems that it's impacting my ability to rest and sleep.


Ooh, get me out of here, please get me out of here
I'm desperate for someone to help me escape my problems and find a way out of this situation.


Just help me, I'll do anything, anything
I'm willing to try anything or do anything to escape my problems and find a path forward.


If you'll just help me get out of here
If you can just help me find a way out and move on from this difficult time, I'd be grateful.


Maybe we'll make it right
I still have hope that we can make things right and fix what's broken between us.


Please get me out of here
I'm in a bad place and need someone to help me find a way out.


Just someone get me out of here
I'm reaching out to anyone who might be able to help me escape this situation.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MICHAEL RUTHERFORD, PHIL COLLINS, TONY BANKS

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@jerryeubanks3177

Who's been listening to Genesis and Phil Collins (as a solo artist) for as long as they can remember?

@antonygreen4549

Even longer than i can remember

@tronlady1

Only 24 peeps lol 🙈

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25 including me 🙂

@limbajeeraj4090

Since the 80 s Sir. Now at 57 i am still listening

@ashe984

Phil Collins for a long time

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@Nixter69er

Why TF isn't there music like this anymore? This is AWESOME! Music today just SUUUUUX!

@reneechristopher2121

One of my favorite bands. Phil Collins is a musical genius.

@lindapearce5699

You said it!

@johnmullins6037

Not a bad actor too! He was good in Miami Vice! As was a number of musicians

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