The Last Night

The Last Night is a song performed by American indie pop band Frankie Cosmos performed for the 2022 film Hilda and the Lost Ring, appearing on the soundtrack album. The song was written by Greta Kline and Luke Pearson. It was co-released by Sub Pop Records and BMG Rights Management on March 18, 2022 on the album's release, and also as a single on May 27, with the latter containing a remix from Manhattan Clique, an extended version, and a B-side titled The Other Side. The song also features Gary Barnacle with the flute and saxophone.

Lyrics (The Last Night)
[Intro]

The last night [x4]

[Verse 1]

As the world I know is against me

The thing that will remain

Is the heart that I will cherish

But is it enough to see

If I will live through this lone world?

[Verse 2]

I may not know what could be

The meaning of hopes and dreams

But it doesn't mean that it will

Be completely hopeless, I say

When I will reach another world

Which will find my destiny

That could be my future all again

To starting at the beginning

[Chorus]

You and I will find a way

To get back home

And to see each other

With a gleeful joy

And a heart with soul

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright vision

So we made our deal

To find our future

So spend the time with me

For it's the last night with you

[Verse 3]

The reflection of my past are back

And they are telling me my

Things I've made in the past

But they tell me to move on

And you'll do the same thing as well

[Verse 4]

As we speak of here right now

Your heart is growing bigger

Which may mean your life is growing up now

And we cannot go back to the past

[Chorus]

You and I will find a way

To get back home

And to see each other

With a gleeful joy

And a heart with soul

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright vision

So we made our deal

To find our future

So spend the time with me

For it's the last night with you

[Chorus]

The last night [x8]

[Verse 5]

If I'm gone, and I'm faded

Will you move on now?

If we're lost, and I'm not there

Will you find a way to thrive?

You must give a sacrifice

Because not all lasts forever

And I will be

Forever in your heart

[Chorus x2]

You and I will find a way

To get back home

And to see each other

With a gleeful joy

And a heart with soul

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright vision

So we made our deal

To find our future

So spend the time with me

For it's the last night with you

[Outro x3]

For it's the last night with you

Charts
The Last Night was well-received by music critics and reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top 10 in other charts like the UK.

Trivia

 * This song is the highest peak position the band has reached, as well as Kline's.
 * One of the early titles for The Last Night was A World of Hope.
 * When the song was first recorded near the end of 2021, the original version of the song was 5 minutes and 9 seconds, and had to be edited down to fit the soundtrack album. This version was still released in the A-side.