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"For Tonight" is a song by American singer-songwriter Giveon. It was released on September 24, 2021, through Epic Records, as the lead single from his debut studio album Give or Take (2022). The song was produced by Sevn Thomas, Jahaan Sweet, and Akeel.[1]
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| Single by Giveon | ||||
| from the album Give or Take | ||||
| Released | September 24, 2021 | |||
| Length | 3:13 | |||
| Label | Epic | |||
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| "For Tonight" on YouTube | ||||
Background
In a press release, Giveon stated: "For Tonight is the story of a taboo vice that I just can't seem to stop indulging in".[2]
It is written in the key of A major, with a tempo of 80 beats per minute.[3]
Music video
An accompanying video was released on September 24, 2021, and directed by Sophia Nahli Allison. The first half depicts Giveon and his love interest in separate scenes before they are shown walking towards one another. It subsequently shows scenes of the couple "having 'one of those conversations' on a rainy night, followed by clips of them lying together underneath the stars".[4]
Live performance
On September 30, 2021, Giveon performed the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[5]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]
- Giveon – composer, lyricist, associated performer
- Akeel Henry – producer
- Jahaan Sweet – producer
- Sevn Thomas – producer, composer, lyricist
- Marcus Semaj – composer, lyricist
- Tony Dixon – composer, lyricist
- Jonathan Lopez Garcia – assistant engineer
- Brian Cruz – engineer, recording engineer
- Colin Leonard – mastering engineer
- Leon Thomas – miscellaneous producer
- Peter Lee Johnson – miscellaneous producer
- John Kercy – mix engineer
Charts
| Chart (2021–2022) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] | 78 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[8] | 110 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 7 |
| South Africa (RISA)[10] | 32 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 61 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[12] | 17 |
| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[13] | 19 |
| US Rhythmic (Billboard)[14] | 12 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | September 24, 2021 |
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Epic | [16] |
| United States | September 28, 2021 | Rhythmic contemporary | [17] | |
| Italy | December 17, 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | Sony | [18] |
References
- "Givēon Releases New Song "For Tonight"". PM Studio. September 26, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Giveon Releases His New Single & Video "For Tonight"". Sony Music. September 24, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Key, BPM of For Tonight by Giveon". Musicstax. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- Regina, Ayana (September 24, 2021). "Giveon Doesn't Want To Let Go 'For Tonight'". Soul Bounce. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- Cho, Regina (October 6, 2021). "GIVEON delivers live performance of "For Tonight"". Revolt.tv. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Credits / For Tonight / Giveon". Tidal. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Canadian Hot 100: October 9, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Billboard Global 200: October 9, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 4, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- "Hot 100 Chart: January 15, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
- "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: January 8, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- "Pop Airplay: February 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- "Rhythmic Airplay: January 29, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- "American single certifications – Giveon – For Tonight". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- "For Tonight - Single by Giveon". September 24, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021 – via Apple Music.
- "Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- "Giveon "For Tonight" | (Radio Date: 17/12/2021)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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