The song "Tonight Tonight" by UFO was released in 1979 as part of their album "Strangers in the Night." The lyrics depict a nostalgic longing for the past and a hopeful outlook for the future. The opening lines refer to a missed opportunity, symbolized by a "68" (possibly a reference to a 1968 car or a significant year). The lyrics suggest that if they had been together during that moment, things could have been different. The singer expresses a willingness to take a chance and wait and see what could have happened. The chorus emphasizes the anticipation and excitement of the present moment, with the repeated line "Tonight, tonight tonight, we're gonna make it, girl." The narrator seems determined to make the most of the current situation and create something special with their partner. The second verse talks about how the future is not always visible and how the partner often expresses doubt or uncertainty. However, despite these doubts, the narrator believes that their relationship is destined to succeed and that they had a great connection in the past. The final lines encourage the partner to look and see that their love can endure. Overall, "Tonight Tonight" can be interpreted as a song about seizing the opportunity and embracing the potential for a fulfilling relationship. It acknowledges the uncertainties and doubts that may arise, but it remains hopeful and determined to make the most of the present moment.
