Tonite
Jarvis Lyrics


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It all starts tonight
Tonight's the night I guess
So let's go take some drugs
And let's go have some sex
The first time it's alright
The future starts tonight

And you cannot make everything alright
But you could stop being wrong
Tonight
Tonight

And someone's getting born
And someone's getting killed
Somebody falls in love
Somebody falls from a window sill
But you, you just sit tight
Hiding out from life

Oh and you cannot set the world to rights
But you could stop being wrong
Oh tonight
Yeah tonight

Well, the past devours the future
The world is changing the shape
And someone's getting a piercing done for goodness sake!
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Yeah tonight

Oh and all the culture vultures
And all the snot-nosed kids
And all the so-called artists, wannabes and never-dids
You claim you're not involved
But you're in up to your neck
The night belongs to lovers
So show some respect

Oh and you cannot set the world to rights
But you could stop being wrong
Oh tonight
Oh tonight
Oh tonight
Oh tonight





Oh tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "Tonite" by Jarvis Cocker contains several complex and introspective lyrics that explore various themes such as love, life, and culture. The song starts by highlighting the feeling that most people experience when they are about to embark on something new. The line "It all starts tonight" implies that something momentous is about to happen, and the songwriter can feel it's significance. The second line "Tonight's the night, I guess" confirms that the songwriter isn't sure what the future holds, but he is ready to welcome whatever happens.


The next line, "So let's go take some drugs, and let's go have some sex," is an invitation to live in the moment and enjoy life without worrying about the consequences. The line "The first time it's alright, the future starts tonight" suggests that the songwriter is not afraid to experiment and take risks because he understands that every experience adds up and shapes the future.


The line "You cannot make everything alright, but you could stop being wrong" acknowledges the limitations of human actions and implores people to focus on what they can control - their actions. The song ends with a call to action for everyone to respect the night and realize that they are a part of something bigger.


Line by Line Meaning

It all starts tonight
The beginning of something significant is about to commence.


Tonight's the night I guess
The singer is uncertain but anticipates that tonight is the night for something worthwhile.


So let's go take some drugs
The singer suggests the act of consuming psychoactive substances.


And let's go have some sex
The artist suggests sexual intercourse.


The first time it's alright
Implies that trying something new is acceptable and forgivable once.


The future starts tonight
The singer insists that whatever will happen tonight will influence the future.


And you cannot make everything alright
The singer indicates that not everything can be made right or fixed.


But you could stop being wrong
The artist suggests that it is possible to cease doing something harmful or irrational.


Tonight
A repetition of the anticipation that something important needs to happen tonight.


And someone's getting born
A contrast between birth and death, and how life goes on.


And someone's getting killed
A contrast between birth and death, and how life goes on.


Somebody falls in love
Indicates that love can happen anytime and is not bound by a schedule.


Somebody falls from a window sill
A reflection of how unexpected events can happen anytime.


But you, you just sit tight
The singer accuses someone of being inactive and unresponsive to the world around.


Hiding out from life
The singer suggests that someone is avoiding their problems and responsibilities.


Well, the past devours the future
The artist highlights how past events deeply impact the future.


The world is changing the shape
The artist emphasizes how the world is constantly evolving through change.


And someone's getting a piercing done for goodness sake!
Another example of how people make impulsive decisions and embrace change.


Oh and all the culture vultures
The singer criticizes people for simply following trends and being superficial.


And all the snot-nosed kids
The artist shows contempt for people who are inexperienced and naive.


And all the so-called artists, wannabes and never-dids
The artist criticizes people who pretend to be artists and poseurs.


You claim you're not involved
The artist identifies how people try to avoid responsibility.


But you're in up to your neck
The singer suggests that people are actually responsible and accountable.


The night belongs to lovers
The artist implies that tonight is a time for intimacy and affection.


So show some respect
The singer demands that people display some concern and consideration.


Oh tonight
A final repetition to emphasize the importance of tonight.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER

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