The Kid Is Hot Tonite
Loverboy Lyrics


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We just heard of a brand new wave
And we hope its here to stay
Well have to wait and see
If its half of what they say

We heard he opened up a brand new door
Well you know that's what I'm lookin' for
Well have to wait and see if it makes you shout for more

How do you like him so far?
How do you like his show?
How do you like the way he rocks and the way he rolls?

How do you like his image?
How do you like his style?
How do you like the way he looks and the way he smiles?

The Kid is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight
But where will he be tomorrow?

The kid, is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight
But where will he be tomorrow

And we just heard of a brand new fad
And they say its gonna drive you mad
Well have to wait and see if its the best you ever had
And we just heard of a brand new wave
He heard its headin' for an early grave
Well have to wait and see if there's anything we can save

How do you like him so far?
How do you like his show?
How do you like the way he rocks and the way he rolls?

How do you like his image?
How do you like his style?
How do you like the way he looks and the way he smiles?

The kid is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight
But tell me where will he be tomorrow
The kid is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight
But where will he be tomorrow

The kid is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight
But where will he be tomorrow?
The kid is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight
But where will he be, but where will he be
The kid is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight
But where will he be tomorrow?




The kid is hot tonight
Whoa so hot tonight

Overall Meaning

The song "The Kid is Hot Tonite" by Loverboy was released in 1980 as their debut single. The lyrics talk about a new wave or fad in the music industry and how people are excited to see if it is going to be successful. They mention a new artist who has opened a brand new door and is causing a buzz, and the listener is asked how they feel about his show, image, and style. The chorus repeats the phrase "The Kid is hot tonight" and questions where he will be tomorrow. This indicates the fleeting nature of fame and success in the entertainment industry.


The song expresses the excitement and uncertainty that often come with new cultural waves or fads in popular music. It speaks to the desire of the listeners and the industry to find the next big thing and make it a success. The lyrics also address the transitory nature of fame, with the unknown future of the new wave and the artist causing excitement today, but potentially fading away tomorrow.


Overall, the song is an anthem for the music industry and its tendency to latch onto new trends and artists, while recognizing that not all of them will last or be successful in the long term.


Line by Line Meaning

We just heard of a brand new wave
We've learned of something new that's coming our way.


And we hope its here to stay
We hope it will stick around for a while and not be short-lived.


Well have to wait and see
We can't know for sure until it actually happens.


If its half of what they say
If it's even somewhat as good as people have been saying.


We heard he opened up a brand new door
We've heard that he's done something new and exciting.


Well you know that's what I'm lookin' for
That's exactly what I'm hoping to find.


Well have to wait and see if it makes you shout for more
We'll have to wait and see if it gets us really excited and wanting more.


How do you like him so far?
What are your initial impressions of him?


How do you like his show?
What do you think of his performance?


How do you like the way he rocks and the way he rolls?
What do you think of his style of music and the way he performs it?


How do you like his image?
What do you think of his appearance and overall persona?


How do you like his style?
What do you think of his fashion and overall aesthetic?


How do you like the way he looks and the way he smiles?
What do you think of his physical appearance and the way he presents himself?


The Kid is hot tonight
He is performing exceptionally well tonight.


Whoa so hot tonight
Wow, he's really on fire tonight.


But where will he be tomorrow?
Will he be able to keep up this level of success or will it fade away?


And we just heard of a brand new fad
We've learned about something that's becoming popular quickly.


And they say its gonna drive you mad
They're saying it's going to be so exciting and intense that it will overwhelm you.


Well have to wait and see if its the best you ever had
We'll have to wait and see if it's really as good as people claim and if it lives up to the hype.


He heard its headin' for an early grave
He's heard that it won't last long and will die out quickly.


Well have to wait and see if there's anything we can save
We'll have to wait and see if there's anything worthwhile that we can take away from it before it's gone.


But tell me where will he be tomorrow
Will he still be popular and successful or will his fame falter?


But where will he be, but where will he be
Will he still be able to maintain his current level of success and popularity?


The kid is hot tonight
He's performing exceptionally well tonight.


Whoa so hot tonight
Wow, he's really on fire tonight.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERNIE AUBIN, PAUL DEAN, PAUL WARREN DEAN

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Comments from YouTube:

Damar Fulmore

One of my favorite Loverboy songs of all time...love the combo of New Wave and Hard Rock together

Robert Cashman

Agreed ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ๐Ÿ’ฏ

becky martin

been listing to them from day one,,, but for the love of god the singer looks like Emilio Estaves

Tim Russell

Great song from the best era ever. Wouldn't it be incredible to relive those days all over again!

J C

I would give a whole lot to be able to go back to the 80's... GREAT times.... today sucks

Sara Monson

@J C me too, would LOVE to be able to go back.

Jody Haney

As long as I donโ€™t have to see Mark in those red stretch pants!

Gary Carr

โ€‹@J CLoverboy

Steve1967

โ€‹@J CIf you were able to go back to the 80s as you are now, you wouldn't enjoy it. We've gotten used to all of our modern conveniences, which you wouldn't have in the 80s. What we all REALLY want is our youth back....and our hair.

Jeffrey Pedersen

In my opinion, this is Loverboy's greatest hit!

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