The Last Night

The Last Night is a song performed by American indie pop band Frankie Cosmos 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 25, 2022 as part of the album's release, and also as an extended play on May 27, a week after the film's release, 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. In some territories, it was released as a single.

Background
During post-production of Hilda and the Lost Ring, Luke Pearson had gotten in contact with Greta Kline, asking if they can write a song for the film. They accepted and performed the song.

Frankie Cosmos performed two songs for the film, one being The Last Night and the other being The Other Side. There was a big debate to which song should be featured on the then-upcoming soundtrack album. Kline chose The Last Night because it gave some kind of drama in the film. Though The Other Side would be added as a B-side.

Music video
The official lyric video of the song was released on April 8, 2022, containing footage from the film.

Lyrics
[Intro]

The last night [x4]

[Verse 1]

As the world I know is against me

The thing that I will see

Is the heart that I'll cherish

But is it enough to know

If it all will perish?

[Verse 2]

I may not know what all will seem

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 away

And to see each other

With our gleeful mother

And a heart with soul today

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright gleam

So we made our deal

To all I could feel

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 always lack

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 away

And to see each other

With our gleeful mother

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 gleam

So we made our deal

To all I could feel

So spend the time with me

For it's the last night with you

[Chorus]

The last night [x8]

[Bridge]

If I'm gone, and I'm faded

Will you move on now?

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

Will you take it as a vow?

You must give a sacrifice

Because not all lasts forever

And I will be

Apart never

[Chorus x2]

You and I will find a way

To get away

And to see each other

With our gleeful mother

And a heart with soul today

Do not forget the memories we made

You and I are a fantastic team

Finding a way to our bright gleam

So we made our deal

To all I could feel

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 eventually reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It also reached the top 10 in other charts like the UK.

The EP of the same name, however, did less better than the song by itself, only reaching around the 30th position in the UK.

Trivia

 * This song is the highest peak position Frankie Cosmos has reached, as well as Kline's.
 * One of the early drafts 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 released on the EP and 7" vinyl of the soundtrack.
 * "The Last Night" was Frankie Cosmos' longest song until it was surpsased by "Empty Head".
 * The song is also Frankie Cosmos' first with a major label (BMG).
 * A dub version of the song was released digitally on July 12.
 * A radio edit of "The Last Night" exists, where a few verses, and the instrumental part near the ending are removed, making the edited song 3 minutes and 15 seconds.