Tonight Tonight
Hot Chelle Rae Lyrics


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It's been a really really messed up week
Seven days of torture, seven days of bitter
And my girlfriend went and cheated on me
She's a California dime but it's time for me to quit her

La la la, whatever, la la la,
It doesn't matter, la la la, oh well, la la la
We're going at it tonight tonight
There's a party on the rooftop top of the world
Tonight tonight and we're dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
I don't know if I'll make it but watch how good I'll fake it
It's all right, all right, tonight, tonight

I woke up with a strange tattoo
Not sure how I got it, not a dollar in my pocket
And it kinda looks just like you
Mixed with Zach Galifianakis

La la la, whatever, la la la,
It doesn't matter, la la la, oh well, la la la

We're going at it tonight tonight
There's a party on the rooftop top of the world
Tonight tonight and we're dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
I don't know if I'll make it but watch how good I'll fake it
It's all right, all right, tonight, tonight

You got me singing like whoa, oh, oh
Come on, oh, oh, oh it doesn't matter
Whoa, oh, oh everybody now, oh, oh, oh

Just don't stop let's keep the beat pumpin'
Keep the beat up, let's drop the beat down
It's my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out

Just don't stop let's keep the beat pumpin'
Keep the beat up, lets drop the beat down
It's my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out

It's you and me and we're runnin' this town and
It's me and you and we're shakin' the ground and
Ain't nobody gonna tell us to go cause this is our show

Everybody whoa, oh, oh
Come on, oh, oh, oh all you animals
Whoa, oh, oh, let me hear you now, oh, oh, oh

Tonight tonight there's a party on the rooftop top of the world
Tonight tonight and we're dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
I don't know if I'll make it but watch how good I'll fake it
It's all right, all right, tonight, tonight
It's all right, all right, tonight, tonight
Yeah its all right, all right, tonight, tonight

Just singing like whoa, oh, oh
Come on, oh, oh, oh, all you party people
Whoa, oh, oh, all you singletons, oh, oh, oh, even the white kids

Just don't stop let's keep the beat pumpin'
Keep the beat up, let's drop the beat down
Its my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out

Just don't stop let's keep the beat pumpin'
Keep the beat up, lets drop the beat down




It's my party dance if I want to
We can get crazy let it all out, it's

Overall Meaning

clearly evident that the lyrics of “Tonight Tonight” by Hot Chelle Rae revolve around a man who has had a really bad week. He’s just broken up with his girlfriend, who apparently cheated on him. He’s also woken up with a strange tattoo and no money in his pocket, while singing his frustration in a world where nothing seems to make sense. The chorus encourages him to forget about his problems for one night and enjoy himself. The party scene is showcased as the perfect way to release all the negativity that has built up inside, and the lyrics encourage everyone to live in the present and forget their worries even if it’s just for one night.


The words of “Tonight Tonight” are more complex than many might expect from a song featuring upbeat, party-thick lyrics. The song delivers an insight into the pain of betrayal, depression and anger that many people go through after the end of a relationship. In this case, the main character wants to forget about it all and just move on, believing that tonight is the night to be carefree and not worry about anything else.


Despite being criticized for its cliché lyrics, “Tonight Tonight” became extremely popular upon its release in 2011. The song’s catchy chorus is perfect for casual listening and is a great song to dance to. The song received multiple award nominations and became one of the most recognizable compositions of the early 2010s.


Line by Line Meaning

It's been a really really messed up week
The past week has been full of troubles and difficulties


Seven days of torture, seven days of bitter
The week has been horrible and filled with negative experiences


And my girlfriend went and cheated on me
My girlfriend was unfaithful to me


She's a California dime but it's time for me to quit her
She may be attractive, but I need to end the relationship


La la la, whatever, la la la,
I don't care, whatever happens


It doesn't matter, la la la, oh well, la la la
Whatever happens, it doesn't matter, I'm indifferent


We're going at it tonight tonight
We're ready for a wild night out tonight


There's a party on the rooftop top of the world
We're going to a party on the rooftop with amazing views


Tonight tonight and we're dancing on the edge of the Hollywood sign
We're dancing in a wild location, on the edge of the Hollywood sign


I don't know if I'll make it but watch how good I'll fake it
I'm not sure if I can handle the night, but I'll pretend like I can


It's all right, all right, tonight, tonight
Everything is going to be fine tonight


I woke up with a strange tattoo
I have a bizarre tattoo that I don't remember getting


Not sure how I got it, not a dollar in my pocket
I don't know how I got the tattoo and I don't have any money


And it kinda looks just like you
The tattoo looks like someone I know (perhaps the ex-girlfriend)


Mixed with Zach Galifianakis
The tattoo has a hilarious mashup of images


You got me singing like whoa, oh, oh
I'm so excited that I'm singing loudly


Come on, oh, oh, oh it doesn't matter
I don't care what happens, let's go and have fun


Whoa, oh, oh everybody now, oh, oh, oh
Everyone is getting hyped up and joining in


Just don't stop let's keep the beat pumpin'
Let's keep dancing and keep the party going


Keep the beat up, let's drop the beat down
Let's keep the rhythm going and enjoy the music


It's my party dance if I want to
I can dance however I want, it's my party


We can get crazy let it all out
Let's go wild and let everything out


It's you and me and we're runnin' this town
The two of us are in control and dominating the night


It's me and you and we're shakin' the ground
The two of us are having a huge impact and making waves


Ain't nobody gonna tell us to go cause this is our show
We're in charge and nobody can tell us what to do


All you animals, let me hear you now
Everyone is a wild animal and we want to hear them make noise


All you singletons, even the white kids
Everyone is welcome to join in the fun regardless of their relationship status or race




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: EVAN BOGART, NASH OVERSTREET, RYAN FOLLESE, EMANUEL KIRIAKOU, LINDY ROBBINS

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