For Tonight

## Single by Givēon

"**For Tonight**" is a song by Givēon, released as a single through Epic Records on September 24, 2021. He stated, "This is the story of a taboo vice that I just can't seem to stop indulging in."

## Background

The ballad was inspired by the concept of "having a taboo connection to something or someone". He began with the music and melodies, the lyrics coming last. Instruments include the piano and drums, in which Givēon described of wanting a "timeless classic ballad with movement".

On September 20th, he revealed the cover art, release date, and availability to pre-save. He performed it on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon* in October 2021, did an exclusive performance for Vevo LIFT in April 2022, and performed it at the BET Awards in June 2022.

## Music video

The accompanying music video was directed by Sophia Nahli Allison, and premiered over Givēon's YouTube channel the same day of the single's release. It depicts Givēon and his love interest, who spend one last moment together before parting ways.

He said that one of his favourite moments of the video shoot was when he sat in the car with his costar. With editing, the water was reversed, a detail he mentioned to look out for.

## Credits and personnel

### Song

* Akeel Henry – producer
* Brian Cruz – recording engineer
* Colin Leonard – masterer
* Giveon Evans – vocals, composer, lyricist
* Jahaan Sweet – producer
* John Kercy – mixing engineer
* Jonathan Lopez Garcia – assistant engineer
* Leon Thomas – miscellaneous producer
* Marcus Semaj – composer, lyricist
* Peter Lee Johnson – miscellaneous producer
* Sevn Thomas – composer, lyricist, producer
* Tony Dixon – composer, lyricist

### Video

* Sophia Nahli Allison – director
* Tehillah De Castro – director of photography
* Cr8tive Row – production company

## Gallery

### Videos

Giveon - For Tonight (Audio)Giveon - For Tonight (Music Video)Giveon - For Tonight (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)Giveon - For Tonight (1Xtra Live Lounge)Giveon - For Tonight (Vevo LIFT)Giveon - The Making of 'For Tonight' (Vevo Footnotes)
## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1]

We've been done

Long before it all begun

Still can't give it up

Lead me on

But leave before the morning comes

Even though it's what we want, can't keep this up for long

[Pre-Chorus]

But I just I just don't wanna leave you

Might just, might just throw 'way the reasons why

We both can't lay here

And secret, secret, both gotta keep it

Honest honest, that's just a game we know

We both can't play

[Chorus]

For tonight I'm yours

So deny the truth

We'll stay behind closed doors

'Cause all I wanna do is lie with you

Even though it's wrong to lie with you

[Verse 2]

We've become numb to what we know is wrong

But no one knows but us

The feelings rush every single time we touch

Even though it's what we want can't keep this up for long

[Pre-Chorus]

But I just, I just don't wanna leave you

Might just might just throw 'way the reasons why

We both can't lay here

And secret, secret, both gotta keep it

Honest honest, that's just a game we know know

We both can't play

[Chorus]

For tonight I'm yours (I'm yours)

So deny the truth (Deny the truth)

We'll stay behind closed doors

'Cause all I wanna do is lie (Lie) with you

For tonight I'm yours

So deny the truth

We'll stay behind closed doors

'Cause all I wanna do is lie with you

Even though it's wrong, I'll lie with you

## References

1. ↑ "Giveon Releases His New Single & Video "For Tonight"". *Sony Music*. 24 September 2021.
2. ↑ "Givēon - The Making of 'For Tonight' (Vevo Footnotes)". *YouTube*. April 5, 2022.
3. ↑ "@giveon". *Twitter*. 20 September 2021.
4. ↑ Cho, Regina (6 October 2021). "GIVEON delivers live performance of "For Tonight"".
5. ↑ Kyles, Yohance (13 April 2022). "Watch Givēon Perform “For Tonight” For Vevo LIFT".
6. ↑ Surbey, Lauren (June 27, 2022). "Giveon Performs Through Mic Malfunction at the BET Awards". *American Songwriter*.
7. ↑ "Giveon - For Tonight (Official Music Video)". *YouTube*. 23 September 2021.