The Nights
Avicii
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Hey, once upon a younger year When all our shadows disappeared The animals inside came out to play Hey, when face to face with all our fears Learned our lessons through the tears Made memories we knew would never fade One day my father—he told me, "Son, don't let it slip away" He took me in his arms, I heard him say, "When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid." He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember." My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me When thunder clouds start pouring down Light a fire they can't put out Carve your name into those shinning stars He said, "Go venture far beyond the shores. Don't forsake this life of yours. I'll guide you home no matter where you are." One day my father—he told me, "Son, don't let it slip away." When I was just a kid I heard him say, "When you get older Your wild life will live for younger days Think of me if ever you're afraid." He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind So live a life you will remember." My father told me when I was just a child These are the nights that never die My father told me These are the nights that never die My father told me
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Written by: Ash Pournouri, John William Feldmann, Jordan Matthew Suecof, Nicholas Michael Furlong, Tim Bergling, Gabe Benjamin
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"The Nights" is a song from the Swedish DJ and producer Avicii which was released as a digital download by PRMD Music and Universal Island on 1 December 2014.
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Album AppearanceThe song appears on Avicii's second studio album "Stories" and also on the EP "The Days / The Nights."
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Chart Performance"The Nights" reached number one on the UK Dance Chart and was a big hit globally, peaking within the top 10 in several countries including Australia, Austria, Germany, and Ireland.
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InspirationAvicii drew inspiration for the song from a life advice that his father once gave him, which is reflected in the line "One day you'll leave this world behind, so live a life you will remember."
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Nights" was directed by Rory Kramer and features him doing risky stunts and living a carefree life, emphasizing Avicii's theme of living life to the fullest.
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Lyric InterpretationMany listeners interpret the lyrics as a reflection of Avicii's thoughts on his own mortality and legacy, given his struggles with health and mental wellbeing throughout his music career.
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Song’s ThemeThe song's theme is about embracing life and not fearing death, suggesting the approach Avicii tried to take in his life and career.
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CollaborationThe song was developed in collaboration with songwriters Gabriel Benjamin, John Feldmann, Jordan Suecof, Nicholas Furlong, and Avicii himself.
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Posthumous RecognitionFollowing Avicii's death in April 2018, the song returned to the charts worldwide, both as a tribute and a centuries-old symbol of the artist's legacy.
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EA Sports Cover"The Nights" was also featured in EA Sports game, FIFA 15, enhancing its popularity among the audiences.
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Unofficial National AnthemDue to its uplifting and inspiring message, the song has been hailed by several fans and music critiquers as an 'unofficial national anthem of youth around the world'.
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Uses in MediaIn addition to being featured in FIFA 15, the song also had a part in trailers for Disney film, Tomorrowland.
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