The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
I've had one of those days today
I'm in one of those moods and it's just no good
Nothin' I want to talk about
I just need for you to take me out
And do the town, turn it upside down
I need one of those nights tonight
Wanna go left where the world goes right
Lost my appetite for this side of midnight
Wanna burn out those neon lights
Past the point of Fahrenheit
I wanna feel my heart ignite while you hold me tight
I need one of those nights tonight
'Cause I've had one of those days today
I've got one of those jobs and I've had enough
You better walk me out this door
Before I run to Singapore
Just show me how, love me now
I need one of those nights tonight
Wanna go left where the world goes right
Lost my appetite for this side of midnight
Wanna burn out those neon lights
Past the point of Fahrenheit
I wanna feel my heart ignite while you hold me tight
I need one of those nights tonight
'Cause I've had one of those days today
I need one of those nights tonight
Wanna go left where the world goes right
Lost my appetite for this side of midnight
Wanna burn out those neon lights
Past the point of Fahrenheit
I wanna feel my heart ignite while you hold me tight
I need one of those nights tonight
'Cause I've had one of those days today
I'm in one of those moods
I'm in one of those ?
I've had one of those days
I need one of those nights
I'm in one of those moods and it's just no good
Nothin' I want to talk about
I just need for you to take me out
And do the town, turn it upside down
I need one of those nights tonight
Wanna go left where the world goes right
Lost my appetite for this side of midnight
Wanna burn out those neon lights
Past the point of Fahrenheit
I wanna feel my heart ignite while you hold me tight
I need one of those nights tonight
'Cause I've had one of those days today
I've got one of those jobs and I've had enough
You better walk me out this door
Before I run to Singapore
Just show me how, love me now
I need one of those nights tonight
Wanna go left where the world goes right
Lost my appetite for this side of midnight
Wanna burn out those neon lights
Past the point of Fahrenheit
I wanna feel my heart ignite while you hold me tight
I need one of those nights tonight
'Cause I've had one of those days today
I need one of those nights tonight
Wanna go left where the world goes right
Lost my appetite for this side of midnight
Wanna burn out those neon lights
Past the point of Fahrenheit
I wanna feel my heart ignite while you hold me tight
I need one of those nights tonight
'Cause I've had one of those days today
I'm in one of those moods
I'm in one of those ?
I've had one of those days
I need one of those nights
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One of Those Nights Tonight Lyrics as written by Richard C. Giles Susan Longacre
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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