"Those Nights" is a song by English indie pop band Bastille. It was released on 4 June 2019 as the fourth single from their third studio album, Doom Days (2019).[1] The song was written by Dan Smith, who handled the production along with Mark Crew.
| "Those Nights" | ||||
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| Single by Bastille | ||||
| from the album Doom Days | ||||
| Released | 4 June 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
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| Length | 4:30 | |||
| Label | Virgin | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Dan Smith | |||
| Producer(s) |
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| Bastille singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe song takes place at 05:46 in the morning. The song's lyrics explore the meaning of relationships and the desire to find a loving companion when the world seems to be falling apart.[2]
Music video
editA music video to accompany the release of "Those Nights" was first released onto YouTube on 4 June 2019 at a total length of four minutes and thirty-eight seconds.[3] The video shows Dan Smith singing the song on an old sofa surrounded by a pile of unconscious bodies.[4][5]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Those Nights" | 4:30 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 34 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 26 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 4 June 2019 | Digital download | Virgin |
References
edit- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (4 June 2019). "Bastille unveil new cut 'Those Nights'". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "Bastille - Those Nights lyrics". genius.com. Retrieved March 10, 2021.
In a departure from the high energy of "Another Place", taking place at 4:52 AM, "Those Nights" slows things down as the story of Doom Days continues. The time is now 5:46 AM and the party is over but Dan is still awake as the sun begins to rise. He has found a person to go home with but wonders if what they crave is a momentary escape or something more, someone to form a loving connection with. Although it is clear he does not know the person well, not even knowing their name, Dan resolves that what he truly wants is a companion to find hope in while the world around him appears to be falling apart.
- ^ "Bastille - Those Nights" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Watch Bastille's hypnotic new video for 'Those Nights'". NME. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "Bastille Unveils Introspective New Video For 'Those Nights'". Billboard. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 17 June 2019. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "Bastille Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 12 February 2020.