Just Tonight
The Pretty Reckless
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Here we are And I can't think from all the pills, hey Start the car and take me home Here we are And your too drunk to hear a word I say Start the car and take me home Just tonight I will stay and well throw it all away When the light hits your eyes Its telling me I'm right And if I, I am through Then its all because of you Just tonight Here I am And I can't seem to see straight But I'm too numb to feel right now And here I am Watching the clock that's ticking away my time I'm too numb to feel right now Just tonight I will stay and well throw it all away When the light hits your eyes Its telling me I'm right And if I, I am through Then its all because of you Just tonight Do you understand who I am do you wanna know Can you really see through me Now I have got to go Just tonight I won't leave And ill lie and you'll believe Just tonight I will see that its all because of me Just tonight I will stay and well throw it all away When the light hits your eyes Its telling me I'm right And if I, I am through Then its all because of you Just tonight Its all because of you Just tonight Its all because of you Just tonight Its all because of you Just tonight
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Written by: BEN PHILLIPS, KATO KHANDWALA, TAYLOR MOMSEN
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Just Tonight" by The Pretty Reckless is a rock ballad, a genre that combines elements of both rock and pop music.
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Album InformationThe song is a track from the band's debut studio album named "Light Me Up" which was released in 2010.
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Chart Performance"Just Tonight" reached number 20 on the UK rock chart and number 26 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.
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Authored byThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Taylor Momsen, alongside Kato Khandwala and Ben Phillips.
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Video DirectionThe music video for "Just Tonight" was directed by Meiert Avis, a filmmaker known for his works with U2, Bruce Springsteen and Justin Bieber.
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Theme Interpretation"Just Tonight" is perceived as an emotional representation of a toxic relationship.
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Critical ReviewThe song has been appreciated by critics for its lyrical content and Momsen's raspy and emotive vocals.
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Music Video VisualsThe artistic music video is set in a crypt and uses a flower wilting as symbolic imagery throughout, representing the mortality of love or possibly the impending doom of the relationship the song is about.
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Band FormationThe Pretty Reckless is a New York-based rock band formed in 2009. Apart from Taylor Momsen, the band includes guitarist Ben Phillips, bassist Mark Damon, and drummer Jamie Perkins.
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Taylor Momsen's BackgroundPrior to her music career, Taylor Momsen was an actress known for her role as Jenny Humphrey on the TV series Gossip Girl.
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Musical Influence"Just Tonight" shows a clear influence from other female-fronted rock bands like Paramore and Flyleaf.
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Live PerformancesThe Pretty Reckless performed "Just Tonight" live on several occasions, including their appearances at the 2011 Download Festival and the 2014 Revolver Golden Gods Award show.
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