For Tonight

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"For Tonight"
For Tonight.jpg
Single by Giveon
ReleasedSeptember 24, 2021 (2021-09-24)
GenreR&B
Length3:13
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sevn Thomas
  • Jahaan Sweet
  • Akeel Henry
Giveon singles chronology
"Peaches"
(2021) 		"For Tonight"
(2021)
Music video
"For Tonight" on YouTube

"For Tonight" is a song by American R&B singer-songwriter Giveon. It was released on September 24, 2021, through Epic Records from his upcoming debut album. Giveon wrote the song with Marcus Semaj, Tony Dixon and Sevn Thomas, who also produced it with Jahaan Sweet and Akeel Henry.[1]

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 performance for "For Tonight"
Chart (2021–2022) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[7] 78
Global 200 (Billboard)[8] 110
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 7
US Billboard Hot 100[10] 61
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 17
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 19
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 12

Release history[]

Release history for "For Tonight"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various September 24, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Epic [14]
United States September 28, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary [15]
Italy December 17, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Sony [16]

References[]

  1. ^ "Givēon Releases New Song "For Tonight"". PM Studio. September 26, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "Giveon Releases His New Single & Video "For Tonight"". Sony Music. September 24, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  3. ^ "Key, BPM of For Tonight by Giveon". Musicstax. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  4. ^ Regina, Ayana (September 24, 2021). "Giveon Doesn't Want To Let Go 'For Tonight'". Soul Bounce. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  5. ^ Cho, Regina (October 6, 2021). "GIVEON delivers live performance of "For Tonight"". Revolt.tv. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  6. ^ "Credits / For Tonight / Giveon". Tidal. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  7. ^ "Canadian Hot 100: October 9, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  8. ^ "Billboard Global 200: October 9, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  9. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 4, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  10. ^ "Hot 100 Chart: January 15, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  11. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: January 8, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  12. ^ "Pop Airplay: February 26, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  13. ^ "Rhythmic Airplay: January 29, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  14. ^ "For Tonight - Single by Giveon". September 24, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021 – via Apple Music.
  15. ^ "Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
  16. ^ "Giveon "For Tonight" | (Radio Date: 17/12/2021)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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