Pulp disbanded in 2002 (although they have reformed on a number occasions since), but Cocker has been busy. In 2003, he re-emerged to promote a new album A Heavy Nite With... for his new band, Relaxed Muscle. 2005 then brought Cocker briefly back into the limelight with his contribution to the soundtrack for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He also collaborated with and wrote lyrics for Nancy Sinatra's and Charlotte Gainsbourg's comeback albums.
Cocker embarked on a solo career under his own name with an album entitled Jarvis (2006). His sophomore effort Further Complications (produced by Steve Albini) was released in 2009.
Cocker released an album called Room 29 (2017) with Chilly Gonzales and then started a new band called Jarv is..., with which he released the critically acclaimed and very successful album Beyond the Pale (2020).
2021 saw the release of Chansons d'Ennui Tip-Top, which served as a companion release to the soundtrack for Wes Anderson's 2021 film, The French Dispatch. Cocker sang the songs in film character, the name of this character being Tip-Top, which explains why the album is sometimes simply referred to as Chansons d'Ennui, formally credited to Tip-Top.
More film music followed in 2022, as Cocker recorded the original soundtrack to the film This Is Going To Hurt. This where it gets complicated: the band name Jarv is... can be spotted on the artwork of This Is Going To Hurt (Original Soundtrack), but the score is listed on streaming platforms such as Spotify under Jarvis Cocker. As a matter of fact, the band name Jarv is... seems to have been dropped altogether, as all Jarv is... albums are now also listed under Jarvis Cocker.
Tonite
Jarvis Cocker Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics of Jarvis Cocker's song "Tonite", speak to us about the inevitability of change and the importance of embracing it rather than hiding from it. The song seems to be about the idea of new beginnings and the possibilities that can come from them. The repeated line that "It all starts tonight" sets the tone for this message, as it emphasizes the idea that each night presents us with the opportunity to start fresh.
The lyrics go on to discuss the idea that, while change can be scary and unpredictable, we shouldn't be afraid to take risks and try new things, even if they might not always work out. The lines "So let's go take some drugs / And let's go have some sex" suggest a sense of recklessness and abandonment, which can be both exciting and terrifying.
The song also touches on themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The lines "And someone's getting born / And someone's getting killed" suggest the cyclical nature of human existence, and the idea that while some lives are just beginning, others are coming to an end. The song seems to suggest that, in the face of such uncertainty, the best we can do is embrace the present moment and live our lives to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
It all starts tonight
Tonight is the beginning of something big
Tonight's the night I guess
It's safe to assume that tonight is the night
So let's go take some drugs
Let's experiment with substances and feel their effects
And let's go have some sex
Let's have a sexual experience that will bring us closer together
The first time it's alright
It's okay to make mistakes the first time
The future starts tonight
Tonight is the beginning of something that will have an impact on our future
And you cannot make everything alright
It's impossible to fix everything
But you could stop being wrong
You can stop making bad decisions
And someone's getting born
A new life is beginning
And someone's getting killed
A life is ending in tragedy
Somebody falls in love
Two people are experiencing a romantic connection
Somebody falls from a window sill
Someone experiences a tragic accident
But you, you just sit tight
You're afraid to take chances and live life to the fullest
Hiding out from life
You're avoiding experiencing all that life has to offer
Well, the past devours the future
The mistakes of the past can negatively impact the future
The world is changing the shape
The world is constantly evolving and changing
And someone's getting a piercing done for goodness sake!
People are constantly making daring fashion statements
Oh and all the culture vultures
People who exploit culture for their own gain
And all the snot-nosed kids
Arrogant and disrespectful young people
And all the so-called artists, wannabes and never-dids
People who claim to be artists but lack talent or success
You claim you're not involved
You deny being a part of something
But you're in up to your neck
You are deeply involved in something, more than you realize
The night belongs to lovers
Nighttime is the perfect time for romantic connections
So show some respect
Respect those who are experiencing love tonight
Oh tonight
All of these things are happening tonight
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JARVIS BRANSON COCKER
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Leandro Vásquez
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
Rick Sorian Cout
All the elegance and creativity of Jarvis embodied in his single project. And this song is a traditional and fine Britpop.
Elda Maldonado
This song saved my life during the last semester at university.
Cath Lescieur
Same story here.
Avesta dehghani khold
and it's saving me in this semester :)))
Leandro Vásquez
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
Adam Barlow
Never read the lyrics when listening to Jarvis lyrics. It says it on the cd 😆 but you could stop being wrong tonight
Rick Sorian Cout
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 tonightI love the Jarvis' elegance and sobriety.
Wicho Chicken Shit
TEMAZO...!
somnorica
There IS something in this voice ...
flanjp34
you can't set the world to right but you can stop being wrong......tonite