As a child Jehro’s imagination was fuelled by the dreams of his Greek-Italian-Corsican mother, and the songs of his Georges Brassens-inspired singer of a father in the Panier area of In that Hammersmith artists’ squat he immersed himself in pop, rock and reggae, surrounded by Spanish and Jamaican musicians. Perfecting his skills as a guitarist by covering all his favorite pop standards, he broke free from his native French by lending his voice to the songs of his new-found idols - he fell in love with Bob Marley’s music, its roots and its spirituality, when busking to it in London's tube stations.
He then moved to Paris, settling in a small hotel on the rue Marcadet in the 18th Arrondissement. A new city meant new places to play: Pigalle, Montmartre, Belleville, Saint-Germain, where he wrote the lyrics and music for his first solo album. “L’arbre et le fruit” was released by Chrysalis / EMI under his real name Jérôme Cotta, earning him well-deserved praise from the French critics in 1999. Jérôme’s songs were heard on the radio, and he took to jamming in the studio of a couple of new acquaintances he met in the courtyard of his block of flats: Christian Brun and Richard Minier. By giving him the opportunity to explore new musical avenues and Jehro moved away from his solo career and sparked a profitable artistic collaboration.
From indo-electro theme tunes for the advertising industry through calypso-pop songs co-written and sung for the Marathonians’ “A Tropical Soul Adventure” LP (Superfruit, 2003), Jehro was gradually finding his own distinctive voice. Somewhere in the South of France, in a little village full of sing-song accents and surrounded by ochre-red hills and olive groves, he came up with the first tune of an album almost entirely written in English, “Shantytown Carnival,” produced by the Marathonians duo and signed to their Superfruit record label. Jehro’s self-titled debut is an album inspired by Caribbean and American grassroots music (reggae, folk, Latin etc.), full of snapshots and tales from the lives of ordinary people.
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Tonight Tonight
Jehro Lyrics
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THE MEXICALI MOON WAS RISING
BUT TONIGHT ITS JUST NOT ANY NIGHT
IT'S THAT ONCE IN YOUR LIFE
YOU KNOW HE'S COMING..
SMILING ON THE PILLOW
HE'D CALLED FROM AMARILLO
TO SAY HE'S ON HIS WAY
FROM THE MOMENT HE LEFT HER
GONE WORKING FOR MIGRANT'S PAY
SHE'S BEEN WAITING SO LONG
NOW THE BABY IS ON ITS WAY
IF ITS..TONIGHT TONIGHT
TONIGHT TONIGHT
TONIGHT TONIGHT
NOW SHE'S OVER THE RAINBOW
AND FELT SO LONELY TWO DAYS AGO
DOWN THE COAST WHERE THEY USED TO GO
SHE WILL BE STANDING BY
'CAUSE ITS..TONIGHT TONIGHT
TONIGHT TONIGHT
TONIGHT TONIGHT
TONIGHT TONIGHT
JUST TO FEEL YOUR HAND IN MINE
MAKES MY HEARTBEAT FASTER EVERY TIME
JUST TO FEEL YOUR HAND IN MINE
IT WILL HEAL ALL OF MY WOUNDS TONIGHT
YOU KNOW HE'S COMING HOME BABY
YOU KNOW HE'S COMING HOME NOW
HE'S OVER CROSS THE BORDER
JUST ESCAPED FROM THE JAIL NOW
THE GREYHOUND'S COMING
HE JUST WANNA BE AROUND FOR THE BABY
‘CAUSE HE HAS A REASON NOW
HE KNOWS WHAT THEIR LIFE NEEDS NOW
JUST..TONIGHT TONIGHT
THERE’S NO WRONG OR RIGHT
TONIGHT TONIGHT
TONIGHT TONIGHT
YOU KNOW HE’S COMIN’
YOU KNOW HE’S COMIN’
YOU KNOW HE’S COMIN’
HE’S GONNA BE RIGHT NEXT TO YOU
YOU THINKING NOW
IT'S GONNA BE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT
FOR JUST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE..
TONIGHT TONIGHT..
The lyrics to Jehro's song "Tonight Tonight" tell a story of a pregnant woman who is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her partner. The cactus flowers bloomed and the Mexicali moon was rising, but tonight is not just any night - it's that once in your life. The woman has been waiting for her partner to come home from working for migrant's pay, and now that their baby is on the way, the anticipation is more intense than ever. The song describes the woman's feelings of loneliness, her memories of their life together down the coast, and how she will be standing by for his arrival.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Tonight Tonight" several times, emphasizing the significance of this moment for both the woman and her partner. The lyrics express the intense emotion of the situation, from the excitement of feeling his hand in hers, to the relief of finally being together after a long and difficult separation. They both know he's coming, and the anticipation is palpable. The repetition of "You know he's coming home baby" adds further emphasis to this fact.
Overall, "Tonight Tonight" is a touching and emotional song about the power of love and the intense emotions that come with waiting for someone you love.
Line by Line Meaning
THE CACTUS FLOWERS BLOOMED
The short-lived beauty of the blooming cactus flowers represents the fleeting nature of happiness and joy.
THE MEXICALI MOON WAS RISING
The rising moon represents the hope and promise of a new beginning.
BUT TONIGHT ITS JUST NOT ANY NIGHT
Tonight is a special night that holds the promise of love and new life.
IT'S THAT ONCE IN YOUR LIFE
The events of tonight are rare and unforgettable, something that only happens once in a lifetime.
YOU KNOW HE'S COMING..
The expectation and excitement of a loved one's return is palpable.
SMILING ON THE PILLOW
The woman is happy but worried as she awaits her lover's arrival.
AT THE BREAK OF DAY
Morning has arrived, signaling a new chapter in their lives.
HE'D CALLED FROM AMARILLO
The man has reached out to let his partner know that he's coming home.
TO SAY HE'S ON HIS WAY
The man wants to reassure his partner and express his excitement at finally coming home.
FROM THE MOMENT HE LEFT HER
The woman has been eagerly awaiting her lover's return since the day he left.
GONE WORKING FOR MIGRANT'S PAY
The man has been away for a while working, and his hard labor was for the sake of supporting his family.
SHE'S BEEN WAITING SO LONG
The woman has endured a long and difficult wait for her lover to return home.
NOW THE BABY IS ON ITS WAY
The impending arrival of their child has brought even greater joy and expectation to the couple.
IF ITS..TONIGHT TONIGHT
Everything they've been waiting for is finally happening tonight.
NOW SHE'S OVER THE RAINBOW
The woman has finally escaped the hardships of the past and sees a brighter future ahead.
AND FELT SO LONELY TWO DAYS AGO
The woman has recently been pained by loneliness and the uncertainty of the future.
DOWN THE COAST WHERE THEY USED TO GO
The woman is standing where they used to go together—a place of happy memories and shared experiences.
SHE WILL BE STANDING BY
The woman is waiting for her partner's arrival, eagerly anticipating the moment they'll be reunited.
'CAUSE ITS..TONIGHT TONIGHT
The events of tonight are the culmination of all their hopes and dreams.
JUST TO FEEL YOUR HAND IN MINE
The simplest of gestures, holding hands, will fill the couple with joy and love.
MAKES MY HEARTBEAT FASTER EVERY TIME
The feeling of being in love still fills them with excitement and anticipation every time they're together.
IT WILL HEAL ALL OF MY WOUNDS TONIGHT
Love has the power to heal even the deepest wounds, and the couple is looking forward to being together to heal each other's scars.
HE'S OVER CROSS THE BORDER
The man has traveled a great distance to return home, overcoming barriers and obstacles along the way.
JUST ESCAPED FROM THE JAIL NOW
The man has overcome difficulties (symbolized by being in jail) to find his way back home.
THE GREYHOUND'S COMING
The man is on his way, and the couple is eagerly anticipating his arrival with the bated breath of excitement.
HE JUST WANNA BE AROUND FOR THE BABY
The man's primary motivation for returning home is his desire to be present and supportive as a father.
‘CAUSE HE HAS A REASON NOW
The upcoming birth of their child has given the man a new reason to come back home.
JUST..TONIGHT TONIGHT
This one particular night holds immense significance for the couple, and everything they've been wishing for is finally coming true.
THERE’S NO WRONG OR RIGHT
The purity and overwhelming joy of the moment transcend everything else—their happiness is right on this particular night, and there are no contradictions or doubt in their hearts.
YOU KNOW HE’S COMIN’
The man's arrival is imminent, and they both feel it in their bones.
HE’S GONNA BE RIGHT NEXT TO YOU
The couple is looking forward to being together, wrapped up in each other's arms and hearts.
YOU THINKING NOW
Despite their excitement, the woman is still nervous and uncertain about what the future holds.
IT'S GONNA BE A BEAUTIFUL NIGHT
The feelings of anticipation, joy, and excitement the couple has been feeling all along will reach their climax tonight, making it a truly beautiful night.
FOR JUST ONCE IN YOUR LIFE..
The couple is acknowledging that the events that are about to happen—reuniting, welcoming their newborn baby, and starting anew—are a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence that they will cherish forever.
TONIGHT TONIGHT..
Tonight is the night that marks a new beginning, resurrects hope, and brings immense joy and love to this couple.
Lyrics © SONY ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: PAUL BRESLIN, CHRISTIAN BRUN, JEROME COTTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@feryalaligauhar3905
There is nothing more moving and melodious and meaningful and rhythmic than this song. The animation is a treat to watch, over and over and over again. From Pakistan to Cuba, I send Jehro and all music lovers across the globe listening to this my love and good wishes for peace, joy, fulfilment, and well-being in the coming year. May peace reign on earth, may music like this bring us all together
@lechaton5456
Welcome back, Jehro!!! Ca fait du bien de retrouver cette voix sublime et cet univers si envoûtant! A bientôt sur scène!
@usafis-al3228
I used to listen to that lovely song 3 years ago then i lost it and couldn't find neither the title nor the singer..; i tried real hard even calling some radios.o get hold of some information about it but they coudn't help.. years flashed by and today out of the blue and by a stunning luck and mirculous chance came into a shop and what was my surprise when I heard the song so I asked the cashier but said she couldn't help..so i listned to it and picked up the lyrics then went to you tube and here it was wow....the mere fact to listen to it again flew me back years back when i used to take the train and go working....I do really love this song it has something so "special" about it...
@ykar18
Jehro n'est pas une découverte: C'est le deuxième nom d'artiste de Jerome COTTA, auteur d'un album sublimissime à la fin des 90's qui s'appelait "l'arbre et le fruit". Procurez-vous ce véritable bijou chanté en français... une perle qui tourne souvent dans mon lecteur de CD depuis sa sortie et dont je ne me lasse jamais.
@rosariogomez2515
Preciosa canción, gracias a Spotify, si no, no te hubiera conocido.
Mil gracias por tan dulce melodía y el vídeo es de lo más original y bonito!
Éxitos!!! 💚🌹
@bellap5453
Your music makes footsteps a joy to take..😊
@GlidingArt99
Whoever is the director of this video... is a genius.
@armanshamsu
This song is enjoyable while sitting near the beach at night with someone special after having a romantic dinner 🙂
@Maykamy100
Un petit moment ..et hop !!! quel bon moment ,pour le coeur et les oreilles , ça donne le sourire , merci ,l'ami, Mayka.
@MaraMcGuinnes
I cry when i see this music video. Its awesome. Hello from Ukraine!